General University News Archive
Clemson risk manager honored by international insurance association
Clemson University’s risk manager, Linda Rice, has been named Risk Manager Professional of the Year by the National Association of Insurance Women.
[Published: July 22, 2008]
Clemson to increase fees, cut budgets for 2008-09
Clemson University's board of trustees approved a general tuition increase of 5.5 percent for in-state students — $271 per semester — and 7.5 percent for out-of-state students, which adds $816 per semester.
[Published: July 18, 2008]
The Chronicle of Higher Education says Clemson is a great place to work
Clemson University has been recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a great place to work.
[Published: July 14, 2008]
Creels recognized with Institutional Advancement Award
Clemson University has recognized Jim and Carolyn Creel of Myrtle Beach with the Institutional Advancement Award.
[Published: July 10, 2008]
ExxonMobil gives Clemson nearly $218,000 in matching gifts
The ExxonMobil Foundation presented a check of $217,795.17 to Clemson University.
[Published: July 02, 2008]
Reeves appointed to leadership role in financial aid organization
Keith Reeves, associate director of financial aid at Clemson University, will serve as president-elect for the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators beginning July 1.
[Published: June 25, 2008]
Academic Success Center breaks ground for new home
Friday's groundbreaking marked the start of construction of the Class of 1956 Academic Success Center at Clemson University.
[Published: June 20, 2008]
Clemson supercomputing power ranks 62nd among sites in the world
Clemson University has made its first appearance on the list of the top 500 supercomputing sites in the world, debuting at number 62.
[Published: June 18, 2008]
Callison elected to lead Clemson Alumni Association
Leslie Dunlap Callison of Lexington has been elected president of the Clemson Alumni Association.
[Published: June 02, 2008]
Clemson athletics recognized for gender equity
The NCAA has recognized Clemson University’s Athletic Department with a Diversity in Athletics Award in the category of Gender Equity Compliance.
[Published: May 23, 2008]
Clemson students recognized by National Science Foundation
Two Clemson University graduate students have received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious fellowship, the Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF), and three more Clemson students received honorable mention in the award process.
[Published: May 20, 2008]
Clemson hosts national cyberinfrastructure conference
A national conference on cyberinfrastructure (CI) is taking place at Clemson University.
[Published: May 19, 2008]
Clemson Video Production Services wins Telly Awards
Clemson University’s Video Production Services has won seven Telly Awards for outstanding programs.
[Published: May 15, 2008]
Clemson University names chief diversity officer
Leon E. Wiles has been named chief diversity officer at Clemson University, a new position reporting to President James F. Barker.
[Published: May 13, 2008]
Clemson confers 2,333 degrees; Rep. Dan Cooper receives honor
More than 2,300 degrees were conferred Friday during commencement ceremonies at Clemson University.
[Published: May 09, 2008]
President says Clemson will persevere in uncertain economic times
In the closing meeting of the academic year, Clemson University President James F. Barker told faculty and staff that the university will persevere in uncertain economic times with a mixture of optimism and realism.
[Published: May 08, 2008]
Clemson recognizes outstanding faculty members
Members of the Clemson University faculty were recognized Thursday during a semester-closing meeting.
[Published: May 08, 2008]
Clemson develops Palmetto Cluster of high-performance computing power
Clemson University is using a next-generation high-performance computing cluster from Dell to enable a wide range of academic research, including an analysis of how families relocating across the country have an impact on schools and children’s development.
[Published: May 07, 2008]
National Scholars Program welcomes newest members
Eleven top-performing high school seniors will join Clemson University's National Scholars Program in the fall.
[Published: May 05, 2008]
Clemson to confer more than 2,000 degrees in two ceremonies
More than 2,000 candidates for graduation will don caps and gowns Friday, May 9, for commencement exercises in Littlejohn Coliseum at Clemson University.
[Published: April 29, 2008]
State Rep. Cooper to receive honorary degree at Clemson commencement
South Carolina Rep. Daniel T. Cooper will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, during commencement exercises in Littlejohn Coliseum at Clemson University.
[Published: April 22, 2008]
Evatt named treasurer of Clemson University Foundation
The Clemson University Foundation has named Alice Evatt, assistant treasurer and business officer for the university’s advancement division, as its new treasurer.
[Published: April 21, 2008]
Clemson trustees approve new programs, facilities and research compliance policy
Clemson University trustees opened their spring quarterly meetings on campus this week in the former home of the school's founder, Thomas Green Clemson.
[Published: April 18, 2008]
Clemson students recognized by Goldwater Scholarship organization
Two Clemson University students have been named Goldwater Scholars for the 2008-09 academic year.
[Published: April 18, 2008]
Benjamin named 2008 Alumni Master Teacher
Clemson University students have selected Daniel Benjamin, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Economics, as the 2008 Alumni Master Teacher.
[Published: April 15, 2008]
Concert, fireworks to mark 20th anniversary of Clemson carillon
Since its dedication in 1987, the Clemson University Memorial Carillon has announced the beginning of each academic year, celebrated football victories, entertained the campus with concerts and marked the passing of students, administrators and faculty.
[Published: April 14, 2008]
'The Greatest Show on Earth' comes to Clemson
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings its new "BOOM A RING" show to Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum May 16-18.
[Published: April 10, 2008]
Five Clemson alumni receive Distinguished Service Award
The Clemson Alumni Association presented five alumni the Distinguished Service Award, the university’s highest alumni honor.
[Published: April 07, 2008]
Clemson recognized for excellence in financial reporting
Clemson University has received the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting for its annual financial report, a distinction Clemson has earned every year since 1992.
[Published: April 04, 2008]
Strong academic reputation draws record applications to Clemson
A record number of students have applied to Clemson University for the 2008-09 academic year.
[Published: April 02, 2008]
Bring Your Daughter to Clemson Weekend set for May 17-18
The Clemson Women’s Alumni Council will host its 10th annual Bring Your Daughter to Clemson Weekend May 17-18.
[Published: April 01, 2008]
Founder’s Day event celebrates life of Thomas Green Clemson
Clemson University will honor its founder, Thomas Green Clemson, with its annual Founder’s Day service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pendleton.
[Published: April 01, 2008]
Clemson hosts S.C. Academy of Science meeting
More than 600 student scientists and teachers attended the 2008 South Carolina Academy of Science annual meeting at Clemson University.
[Published: March 28, 2008]
Clemson’s Jim Bottum elected to national Internet2 board
Jim Bottum, vice provost and chief information officer (CIO) at Clemson University, has been elected to the board of trustees for Internet2 (I2), the nation’s leader in the deployment and use of Internet technologies for the research and education community.
[Published: March 28, 2008]
Clemson recognized by Council for Advancement and Support of Education
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education District III recognized Clemson University with seven awards at its conference in Atlanta in February.
[Published: March 24, 2008]
Clemson hires broadcast public information director
Clemson University has hired Wanda Johnson-Stokes as its new broadcast director for public information in the office of News Services.
[Published: March 20, 2008]
Race to the Rock scheduled to benefit libraries
The president and first lady of Clemson University will lace up their running shoes later this month to benefit the university libraries.
[Published: March 20, 2008]
Rodney Atkins added to lineup for Solid Orange Live
Country star Rodney Atkins has been added to the lineup of performers for Clemson’s Solid Orange Live, a two-day music festival April 11-12. Atkins will be the headliner on the second night of the event.
[Published: March 18, 2008]
Fike Recreation Center to host Women’s Day
The fourth annual Women's Day at Clemson University's Fike Recreation Center will be 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29.
[Published: March 12, 2008]
Clemson schedules enrichment summer camp
Encourage your budding architect, scientist or engineer with a fun-filled academic camp experience on the Clemson University campus.
[Published: March 11, 2008]
Campus recreation hosts Sons and Daughters of Dear Old Clemson Road Race
Clemson University will host the fourth annual Sons and Daughters of Dear Old Clemson Road Race Saturday, March 8.
[Published: March 06, 2008]
Fike Recreation Center offers swim lessons
Clemson University's Fike Recreation Center is offering Tiger Fish Swim School this spring for beginning to intermediate level swimmers age 3 to adult.
[Published: February 25, 2008]
Clemson Trustee Thomas C. Lynch Jr. retiring
Clemson University Trustee Thomas C. Lynch Jr. of Clemson is retiring from the Board of Trustees, effective immediately, citing personal and health-related reasons.
[Published: February 21, 2008]
NSF’s Kilgallin to discuss ethics at Clemson
William Kilgallin, head of investigative legal and outreach for the National Science Foundation's Office of Inspector General, is the 2008 Presidential Colloquium speaker at 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, in the Self Auditorium of the Strom Thurmond Institute at Clemson University.
[Published: February 21, 2008]
Clemson hosts area science fair
Young scientists put on their lab coats, get to work and share experiments Feb. 25 at the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Regional Science Fair at Clemson University's Madren Conference Center.
[Published: February 20, 2008]
Johansen named Clemson University budget director
Clemson University has tapped Jane E. Johansen to take the reins of the university's budget division.
[Published: February 15, 2008]
Clemson celebrates Black History Month
Clemson will host several events in celebration of Black History Month.
[Published: February 13, 2008]
Clemson to host evolutionary developmental geneticist Dr. Sean B. Carroll
Sean Carroll, professor of molecular biology and genetics from the University of Wisconsin will be the featured speaker for Clemson University’s 2008 Charles Darwin Week celebration. His lecture, titled “The Making of the Fittest: DNA and the Ultimate Forensic Record of Evolution,” will be 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Brooks Center Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.
[Published: February 13, 2008]
Littlejohn to host home and garden show
Clemson University's Littlejohn Coliseum will play host to more than 100 vendors for the annual Oconee County Homebuilders Association Home and Garden Show Feb. 29 through March 2.
[Published: February 08, 2008]
Trustees approve housing, meal plan rate increases
Clemson University trustees Thursday approved increases to campus housing and meal plan rates, effective next fall semester, to make facility and equipment improvements as well as meet rising inflationary costs.
[Published: February 07, 2008]
Clemson to host South Carolina Upper State High School Basketball Finals
Clemson University's Littlejohn Coliseum will play host to the South Carolina Upper State High School Basketball Finals Feb. 22-23.
[Published: February 07, 2008]
S.C. FIRST LEGO League state finals set for Littlejohn
LEGO-mania will once again hit Clemson University's Littlejohn Coliseum as the S.C. FIRST LEGO League will hold its state finals there Saturday, Feb. 16.
[Published: February 07, 2008]
Clemson gives three MLK Excellence in Service Awards
The recipients of the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Excellence in Service recently were announced during the 26th Annual MLK Commemorative Service.
[Published: February 04, 2008]
Obama holds lead ahead of primary in Palmetto State
Barack Obama holds a seven-point lead over Hillary Clinton in South Carolina ahead of the Democratic primary in South Carolina, according to the Clemson University Palmetto Poll. However, nearly 40 percent of the voters surveyed still are uncertain which candidate to support.
[Published: January 24, 2008]
Barack Obama schedules Clemson rally for Friday
Illinois senator and presidential candidate Barack Obama will hold a “Stand for Change” rally at Clemson University on Friday, Jan. 25 at the outdoor theater. The public will be admitted at 2:30 p.m.
[Published: January 24, 2008]
'Go, Diego, Go Live!' swings into Clemson
Every pre-schooler’s favorite animal rescuer will make an appearance at Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum in the “Go, Diego, Go Live!” show at 7 p.m. March 5.
[Published: January 24, 2008]
Bottum reappointed to two NSF advisory committees
James Bottum, vice provost and chief information officer at Clemson University, has been reappointed to two advisory committees with the National Science Foundation (NSF).
[Published: January 24, 2008]
Littlejohn to host Tiger Paw Classic Gymnastics
Clemson University's Littlejohn Coliseum will host more than 1,000 gymnasts from around the region in the second annual Tiger Paw Classic Gymnastics Invitational Jan. 25-27.
[Published: January 23, 2008]
Department of Defense team to speak at Clemson
A team of servicemen from the Department of Defense will speak at Clemson University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Strom Thurmond Institute.
[Published: January 23, 2008]
Clemson to kick-off Focus the Nation
Clemson University will host the kickoff for Focus the Nation, the largest "teach-in" in U.S. history in which more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the country will focus on global-warming solutions.
[Published: January 17, 2008]
Clemson family saddened by loss of former trustee
Clemson University has suffered the loss of emeritus trustee and alumnus Paul W. "P.W." McAlister.
[Published: January 16, 2008]
Poll gives McCain lead over GOP pack in South Carolina
With only three days remaining before the South Carolina presidential primary on Saturday, Jan. 19, the Clemson University Palmetto Poll finds John McCain in the lead, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in second and two more contenders fighting it out for third place in the Palmetto State.
[Published: January 16, 2008]
Scientist to discuss nuclear power, global warming
Dr. Ed Sadowski, a member of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness, will discuss global climate change and nuclear power at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Clemson University’s Strom Thurmond Institute.
[Published: January 16, 2008]
FIRST LEGO League competition coming to Littlejohn
The competition will be fierce Saturday, Jan. 19 in Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.
[Published: January 15, 2008]
Obama policy adviser schedules Clemson visit
Samantha Power, a senior policy adviser for the Barack Obama campaign, will speak at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, in the Self Auditorium at the Strom Thurmond Institute at Clemson University.
[Published: January 11, 2008]
Clemson University helps 'Activate' Pickens County
For the third year, Clemson University will partner with the Pickens County YMCA to motivate people to get healthy.
[Published: January 11, 2008]
Clemson unveils enhanced safety measures
New safety alert and warning systems are in place at Clemson University as students return to campus for the spring semester.
[Published: January 08, 2008]
John Edwards schedules Clemson appearance
Former North Carolina senator and presidential candidate John Edwards will visit Clemson University at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Military Heritage Plaza.
[Published: January 08, 2008]
Kiplinger names Clemson a top educational buy
Kiplinger magazine editors have picked Clemson University as one of the top public institutions providing the best education for the dollar.
[Published: January 08, 2008]
Clemson Alumni Association gives $50,000 to golf program
The Tiger Golf Foundation has scored a hole-in-one with a $50,000 gift from the Clemson Alumni Association.
[Published: January 03, 2008]
Barker named Business Person of the Year in Greenville
Clemson University President James F. Barker was named Business Person of the Year by Greenville Magazine Thursday night.
[Published: November 30, 2007]
Universities to collaborate in virtual world research
Clemson University and Appalachian State University are partnering in research, development and implementation studies related to 3-D virtual worlds through the newly established Carolinas Virtual World Consortium.
[Published: November 29, 2007]