ACC story tips from Clemson University

Editors: Clemson University offers these non-sports stories related to the ACC basketball tournament.

Charlotte should take advantage of ACC spotlight

The city of Charlotte should dedicate a portion of its time in the ACC spotlight to something other than basketball, advises a Clemson University graduate assistant who studies the economic impact of major events.

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Time on the court prepared Conrad for life in the courtroom

Clemson alumnus and Charlotte federal judge proud of Tiger team

Clemson University alumnus Robert Conrad is excited to see the Tigers come to his hometown of Charlotte for the ACC basketball tournament. He hopes to score tickets for the games, but this year he says tickets are hard to come by, even for him, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

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Researchers give tips for fans to stay healthy during the tournaments

CLEMSON — As college basketball fans around the country will hit the road for the tournaments, Clemson University health experts remind fans to exercise caution while tailgating, eating at restaurants or grabbing food from concessions.

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Carolina universities partner in photonics

Through its Carolinas MicroOptics Triangle (CMOT) partnership with UNC Charlotte and Western Carolina, Clemson University strives to develop new light-based technologies that get to the consumer faster, while also creating jobs for the Carolinas.

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Some Clemson facts and an expert on the office pool

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