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Jean Woody Tulli, retiree, March 21, 2024

Jean Tulli, 93, of Central, S.C., passed away on March 21, 2024.

Hired on September 19, 1997, Jean worked at Clemson for more than 18 years before retiring as a continuing education training coordinator in June 1996.

A memorial service honoring her life will take place at Clemson United Methodist Church on Friday, April 5, at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. 

Jean Tulli’s obituary is available online.

Employee Shout-outs – March 26, 2024

Kate Price, Administrative Assistant, Department of Genetics and Biochemistry

Our department is simultaneously running a faculty search for two positions and our grad student recruitment and Kate has organized travel and scheduling for approximately 30 people over the past month. She deserves a shout-out for her amazing work in getting this all setup. Thank you, Kate! – Anonymous


Tara Stone, Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications for CCIT

Tara has done amazing design work across different needs and is immensely appreciated. So glad to work alongside her and to see her excellent work! – Bailey Troutman, Associate Director of CCIT Communications


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Employee Shout-outs – March 21, 2024

Kim Webb, Office Manager, Physics and Astronomy

“Kim goes above and beyond to help anyone that comes into her office. While down an Accounts Payable and Receivable Accountant, she became the main point of contact for the department, assisting faculty, Staff, and students, as well as directing all to the correct coverage accountant. Office managers certainly don’t get enough credit. On behalf of the College of Science AP/AR Team, we appreciate her hard work, dedication, and teamwork.” – Anonymous


June Brock-Carroll, Hazardous Materials and Environmental Compliance Manager, Occupational and Environmental Safety

“Not only does June do a great job on campus, she has worked for Clemson for 30 YEARS and shows no sign of slowing down.” – Anonymous


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Jessica Mullins, Staff, Finance and Operations

Clemson University mourns the death of Jessica Mullins, parking enforcement officer for Parking and Transportation Services in the Division of Finance and Operations. Mullins began her Clemson career on May 24, 2018.

“Jessica will be greatly missed,” said Vanessa Weston, senior associate director of parking operations. “While doing her job she loved meeting people and helping them navigate their way around campus. She enjoyed helping those around her and always had a smile on her face. In all the years I worked with her, I knew her to be compassionate, kind-hearted, and concerned for the well-being of others and especially the feral cat population. Our team has been blessed to know her.”

Counseling services are available to faculty and staff through ComPysch, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.

Her obituary is available online. 

Clemson University Obituaries
Obituaries for active employees, retirees and current students are issued by Marketing and Communications once we are able to confirm the information. Since faculty and staff live and work throughout the state, we depend on university departments, colleagues or friends to notify us of the deaths of active employees and retirees.

Thomas ‘Tom’ M. Keinath, Dean Emeritus of Engineering and Science

Thomas “Tom” M. Keinath, Clemson University Dean Emeritus of Engineering and Science, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 83.

“Tom was an exemplar scholar and researcher, a true giant in his discipline,” said Dean of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Anand Gramopadhye. “As a faculty member of our college, chair of our environmental engineering department and later as a Dean of the College of Engineering and Science, he propelled us to great heights. But beyond his leadership, to many of us who knew him well, we will remember Tom not only as a great dean, but a true gentleman, a caring mentor and friend. His kindness and genuine concern for others left a lasting impression on all those who crossed his path. As we mourn his loss, we will also celebrate the legacy he leaves behind. Tom’s impact on the academic community and at Clemson will be remembered for years to come.” 

Keinath served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Science from 1992-2006, presiding over a school that consists of 4,500 to 5,000 students and approximately 430 faculty and permanent staff. He began his Clemson career on July 1, 1969, as an assistant professor of Environmental Systems Engineering. Rising through the department, he became acting department head in 1976 before eventually being named Dean of Engineering in 1992. The school currently awards the Thomas Keinath Water Environment Association Fellowship Endowment annually to support graduate-level students currently enrolled or accepted to a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering & Science or a doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences.

During his 38-year professional career as a member of the academy, he was very active in service to the major national and international professional organizations concerned with water quality control. Keinath completed two two-year terms as President of the International Water Association (headquartered in London) and as Chair of its Executive Committee and Governing Board. He served the American Society of Civil Engineers as Chair of its Clarifier Research Technical Committee. Keinath also served as President of the Association of Environmental Engineering Professors and as well as a three-year term as Chair of the 150-member Program Committee of the Water Environment Federation. He also served on several committees and panels of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Science.

During his career, Keinath directed the research of 87 master’s degrees, 15 Ph.Ds., and eight postdoctoral students.

He earned his doctorate and post-doctoral work at the University of Michigan in water resources engineering, who recognized him with the Alumni Society Merit Award in 1996. Other awards included the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science’s Founders Award (2002), the Gordon Maskew Fair Medal by the Water Environment Federation (1997), the Harrison Prescott Eddy Medal (1995) and the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize (1985).

A CECAS remembrance is available on Clemson News. His obituary will be shared when available.

Employee Shout-outs – March 14, 2024

Allan Garrett, Project Manager, Facilities Planning and Design

“Allan does an excellent job in every project he manages. He provides excellent communication, ensures the project is completed correctly, answers all questions thoroughly and provides immediate follow up without delay.”  – Anonymous


Kim Webb, Office Manager, Physics and Astronomy

“Kim goes above and beyond to help anyone that comes into her office. While down an Accounts Payable and Receivable Accountant, she became the main point of contact for the department, assisting faculty, Staff, and students, as well as directing all to the correct coverage accountant. Office managers certainly don’t get enough credit. On behalf of the College of Science AP/AR Team, we appreciate her hard work, dedication, and teamwork.” – Anonymous

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Wanda Rhodes, Staff, Finance and Operations – March 6, 2024

Clemson University mourns the death of Wanda Rhodes, accountant and fiscal analyst for Shared Services in the Division of Finance and Operations. She passed away on March 6, 2024. Rhodes began her Clemson career on March 2, 2001, and worked for Student Affairs until 2019 before joining Shared Services.

Counseling services are available to faculty and staff through ComPysch, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel in Westminster, S.C., with burial to follow at Chauga Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 12:30-1:30 p.m., prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home.

Wanda Rhodes’ obituary is available online.

Clemson University Obituaries
Obituaries for active employees, retirees and current students are issued by Marketing and Communications once we are able to confirm the information. Since faculty and staff live and work throughout the state, we depend on university departments, colleagues or friends to notify us of the deaths of active employees and retirees.

Employee Shout-outs – March 7, 2024

The Office of Career Engagement Team: Elli Miles, Leah Hughes, Lauren Bender, Macy McCoy, Seth Harding, Claire Kelly

“A small but mighty team of 3 FT, 1 GA and 3 interns serve the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business by connecting and engaging students with alumni, employers, faculty, and friends of Clemson through innovative programming and initiatives. Activities include the new Career Suite, or as it has come to be known by students as the C-Suite, etiquette dinners, portfolio workshops, networking events, career fairs and so much more!” – Lisa Bundrick, Director, Office of Career Engagement


Jamie Martin, Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services

“I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU for all of your help these past couple of years! You are always someone we can count on and your dedication to students is bar none! We want to let you know how much you are appreciated. THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication!” – Anonymous


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