Ways to Make an Impact
Invest in People and Ideas
In 2025, 22% of all graduations at Clemson University came from CECAS. That's a lot of hours of teaching, mentoring, research and professional development for our faculty and students each year.
Our Research Top Priorities
- 86%
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
- $96M
RESEARCH EXPENDITURES
- 52
MAJOR STUDENT AWARDS
Across the college, students are working alongside faculty and industry partners to tackle real-world challenges at local, state, and national levels. These opportunities are at the heart of the Clemson Experience. Rigorous academics are strengthened by research, hands-on learning, mentorship, internships and co-ops, giving students the knowledge, confidence and experience to succeed in their careers, pursue advanced study and lead in a rapidly changing world.
Alumni, industry partners, families and friends strengthen the college in many ways. They mentor students, provide internships and co-op opportunities, collaborate with faculty, sponsor research, share expertise and make philanthropic gifts. Every form of engagement adds something valuable, creating opportunities for students, supporting faculty and helping the college respond to new challenges and possibilities.

Be a Part of What's Next
The next breakthrough, career opportunity or transformative student experience can begin with someone choosing to get involved. Your support helps Clemson students and faculty turn possibility into impact.
Philanthropic support is an especially powerful way to expand what is possible. Gifts can provide scholarships, create transformative student experiences, equip laboratories and learning spaces, advance faculty research and help promising ideas move from discovery toward real-world application. Whether a gift supports an immediate need or creates opportunities for generations to come, its impact reaches far beyond a single moment.
As the college continues to grow its work in artificial intelligence, advanced materials and other strategic and emerging fields, the involvement of our community matters more than ever. Together, we can create opportunities for talented students and faculty, accelerate discovery and innovation, and ensure that Clemson continues to prepare graduates who are ready to make a difference.
Designate Your GiftCareer Resources | PartnerDevelopment Team
Kelly Cloyd
Executive Director of Development
Phone: (864)650-8096
Email: kellyu@clemson.edu
Ford Riddle III
Senior Director of Development – Unit Lead
Phone: (706)346-8827
Email: blriddl@clemson.edu
Doug Gray
Senior Director of Development
Phone: (864)508-2146
Email: dgray2@clemson.edu
Ashley Allen
Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (864)656-4625
Email: alln@clemson.edu