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May. 15

Clemson CFO promoted, takes on new duties

Clemson University President James F. Barker announced that Chief Financial Officer Brett A. Dalton has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president for finance and operations, in recognition of a significant broadening of his duties.

May. 14

Clemson professor awarded nearly $600,000 4-year grant to study language of plants

Clemson University researcher Julia Frugoli has received $132,769 as the first installment of a nearly $600,000 four-year grant from the National Science Foundation to continue her study of how plant roots and shoots communicate with each other to control their growth and development.

May. 11

More than 2,800 graduate from Clemson University

Clemson University’s largest-ever graduating class received degrees in spring Commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum Friday.

May. 11

Students, faculty receive awards at Clemson University Commencement

Three outstanding students and a master teacher were recognized Friday during Commencement ceremonies at Clemson University.

May. 10

Barker reports on progress at general faculty meeting

Clemson University wrapped up the 2011-12 academic year Thursday with the presentation of faculty awards, a salute to retiring faculty members and an update on the 2020 plan from President James F. Barker.

May. 10

Clemson, Upstate schools, pilot novel leadership development program

There’s a saying that if you go looking for problems, you’ll probably find them, but that’s exactly what a group of area principals and superintendents will be doing at their high schools and school districts. It’s part of a novel approach to school improvement being launched by a collaboration of Upstate schools and Clemson University’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education.

May. 09

David Dukes named Clemson trustee

Clemson University alumnus David E. Dukes, 53, of Columbia, chairman of the executive committee and former managing partner of South Carolina’s largest law firm, has been selected to serve as a trustee at his alma mater. His appointment is effective immediately.

May. 09

Clemson named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll

For the fifth year in a row, Clemson University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteerism, service-learning and civic engagement.

May. 07

Clemson professor receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Awareness

Joshua D. Summers, associate professor in mechanical engineering and IDEaS Professor at Clemson University, has received the 2012 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Awareness from the Governor’s Office and the South Carolina Academy of Science.

May. 02

Clemson opens Center for Emerging Technologies at CU-ICAR

Underscoring its reputation as a leader in collaboration, Clemson University Wednesday officially opened its first multi-tenant building at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).