Clemson Newsroom

Clemson's Garrison arena adds nearly $9 million to Upstate economy

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:45:00 -0400

Tucked into the trees that line Pendleton’s West Queen Street is a facility that draws some 100,000 visitors per year and generates $8.9 million in total economic impact for Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties.

The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena at Clemson University brings visitors from 20 states and Canada to horse shows, dog shows and other events, resulting in spending for lodging, meals and shopping.

New director of sponsored programs positions Clemson for success

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Clemson University has named Sheila T. Lischwe director of sponsored programs in the Division of Research. Lischwe joins Clemson from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Mo., where she was director of the Office of Research Development and Services.

New CU-ICAR executive director will strengthen industry relationships

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0400

A seasoned auto industry executive with more than three decades of experience will lead one of the world’s foremost automotive research campuses into an exciting new era of research and collaboration.

Natural gas to shed ‘alternative fuel’ tag, speaker says at CU-ICAR

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

The use of natural gas as a fuel for vehicles is getting ready to take off, an industry leader said Tuesday at the SAE International Natural Gas Symposium at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).

Clemson conference to explore the 'new face of global business'

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:30:00 -0500

Clemson University will host the sixth annual Language and International Trade Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Hendrix Student Center. With the theme “Doing well by doing good: The new face of global business,” this year’s conference will feature speakers from Disneyland Paris, Dixon Hughes Goodman, Buckeye Technologies and more.

CU-ICAR to host natural gas as alternative fuel conference

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500

An international conference next week at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) will examine the feasibility of natural gas as an alternative fuel.

CU-ICAR partners with S.C. natural gas engine, research company EcoDual

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0500

One of the nation’s foremost centers for automotive innovation has partnered with a market leader in technology research and development to advance commercial availability of natural gas engine systems for heavy duty diesel trucks.

GM to sponsor fifth-generation Clemson vehicle prototype program

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0500

General Motors is the official sponsor of the latest Deep Orange concept vehicle designed and engineered by students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research.

Clemson names technology development director at CUBEInC

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:15:00 -0500

Michael Gara has been named director of technology development for the Clemson University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC).

Duke Energy helps fund workforce development initiative in South Carolina

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

As part of its commitment to bolster South Carolina’s manufacturing base, Duke Energy will fund workforce development initiatives in the state to help provide a next-generation workforce in key cluster areas. These initiatives will advance economic development and enhance employment opportunities for South Carolinians, thereby providing industry with a highly qualified pool of employees