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Clemson professor wins award for biography
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Thu, Nov 19
Rod Andrew, professor of history at Clemson University, has won the 2008 Mary Lawton Hodges Prize in Southern Studies for his biography “Wade Hampton: Confederate Warrior to Southern Redeemer.”
Clemson to host transplant ethics conference
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Thu, Nov 19
A conference sponsored by Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina will bring together scholars, medical professionals and others interested a shortage of transplant organs.
‘Cocky’ to be buried Monday at Clemson
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Thu, Nov 19
In anticipation of the football game between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, Clemson students will lay USC’s Cocky to rest in a mock funeral at 6 p.m. Monday on the lawn of Littlejohn Coliseum.
Clemson University tops state travel list
Original at upstatetoday.com
• Wed, Nov 18
Out of 110 state institutions in South Carolina, Clemson University landed the No. 1 spot with the highest financial totals for travel expenses.
Students quiz Clemson president
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Wed, Nov 18
By Paintingclemson@mindspring.com (Vince Jackson) James Barker, president of Clemson University, had promised students that if they planned a town hall-style meeting he would answer their questions about university issues.
State, Donors Fund Clemson Optoelectronics Center of Economic Excellence
Original at swampfox.ws
• Tue, Nov 17
By John Warner CLEMSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Private gifts from telecommunication companies Comporium and PalmettoNet of South Carolina, along with a state match, have raised $4 million to establish an Optoelectronics Research Center of Economic Excellence in the Holcombe Department of Elec...
UGA police investigate beating claim made by Clemson student
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Tue, Nov 17
A Clemson University student says he was abducted and beaten at a University of Georgia fraternity house early Sunday morning.
A bloody rivalry
Original at upstatetoday.com
• Mon, Nov 16
Clemson University junior Margie Hatcher gives blood on Monday morning at the Hendrix Center during the annual Clemson-USC Blood Drive.
Clemson creates epicenter for business education in downtown Greenville
Original at swampfox.ws
• Fri, Nov 13
By John Warner The university board of trustees approved leasing 33,355 square feet of space at 55 East Camperdown Way in Greenville that will be home to the Master of Business Administration program, professional and continuing education, and resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Clemson to announce new downtown Greenville initiative
Original at swampfox.ws
• Tue, Nov 10
By John Warner The announcement is scheduled to be made at 55 East Camperdown Way, which is the address of the office building next to Falls Park that formerly housed the headquarters of papermaker Bowater Inc., according to an invitation from Clemson President Jim Barker.
Central’s State of Community address is Thursday
Original at upstatetoday.com
• Tue, Nov 3
The inaugural Central State of the Community address, patterned after the annual event held for the city of Clemson and Clemson University in February, will take place Thursday at Southern Wesleyan University.
Clemson receives grant to study breast cancer reconstruction
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Wed, Oct 28
The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded the Clemson University Institute for Biological Interfaces of Engineering a $195,000 grant to support research to develop new ways to improve reconstructive breast surgery using engineered tissue that contains anti-cancer properties.
Clemson professor receives award to study effect of mothers' obesity, diabetes on infants
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Tue, Oct 27
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Clemson University professor Maria Mayorga and Medical University of South Carolina professor Kelly Hunt a $735,000 grant.
Clemson University’s Deep Orange initiative offers radical approach to automotive-engineering education
Original at swampfox.ws
• Tue, Oct 20
By John Warner GREENVILLE, S.C. — A new long-term initiative at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) will advance the university’s automotive-engineering graduate research and education program and position its graduates ahead of the competition for jo...
Tigerama approaching in Clemson
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Tue, Oct 20
The 53rd annual Clemson University Tigerama Homecoming pep rally is scheduled for Oct. 30.
Three Clemson University trustee seats open in 2010
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Thu, Oct 8
Three of Clemson University’s six public trustee seats are up for election in 2010.
Students, police urge Clemson students to sign up for text alert system
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Wed, Oct 7
This week at Clemson University, student leaders and campus safety officials are urging students to sign up to receive CU Safe Alerts.
Network Controls and Electric Adding Infrastructure to Clemson University's Kingsmore Stadium
Original at swampfox.ws
• Mon, Oct 5
By Kristie Bohm Byrum GREENVILLE, SC) October 5, 2009 – Network Controls and Electric – a leading supplier of cabling and electrical infrastructure -- is working with SYS Constructors on the Doug Kingsmore Stadium Addition on the campus of Clemson University.
Clemson University students receive class rings
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Fri, Sep 4
Clemson President Jim Barker personally presented a 2009 senior class ring to each student in attendance at a ceremony in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts on the Clemson campus.
Clemson researcher Konstantin Kornev nets $2 million from NSF to mimic nature’s probes
Original at swampfox.ws
• Mon, Aug 31
By John Warner CLEMSON - The National Science Foundation has awarded Clemson University researchers $2 million to study ways to mimic the suction mechanism used by butterflies and moths to feed so that the same method can be used in medical diagnostics. The research will help develop a new class of fibe...
U.S.News ranks Clemson the 22nd best national public school
Original at swampfox.ws
• Wed, Aug 19
By John Warner Clemson University ranks 22nd among national public institutions, according to the annual ranking by U.S.News & World Report, and remains the highest ranked public institution in South Carolina. Clemson also is among the top public schools in the “Up-and-Coming Schools” category...
Clemson raises $78.7 million in private gifts, pledges
Original at swampfox.ws
• Wed, Jul 22
By John Warner The total includes $43.1 million given by donors to the Clemson University Foundation to support academics and athletic capital projects, $16 million added to the inventory of planned gifts and $19.6 million to IPTAY, which supports athletic scholarships.
DOE funds Clemson University clean energy research
Original at swampfox.ws
• Wed, Jul 8
By John Warner CLEMSON — Clemson University associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering David Bruce will participate in a multi-university Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) funded with $12.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Center for Atomic-Level Catalyst Des...
South Carolina FFA conducting state convention at Clemson University
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Thu, Jun 11
SC CLEMSON UNIVERSITY — More than 625 state delegates are attending the 82nd convention of the South Carolina FFA Association at Clemson University through Friday. The group, made up primarily of high school students from across the state, ...
Clemson University receives $4 million for cyberinfrastructure, photonics, biofuels, genetics and incubation
Original at swampfox.ws
• Sun, Jun 7
By John Warner CLEMSON — Clemson University research and technology projects will receive nearly $4 million from federal appropriations this year. The projects range from construction of a biofuels research plant to connecting South Carolina’s research universities to the national high-speed n...
Thumbs up to Governor's School for receiving grant
Original at South Carolina Now
• Sat, Jun 6
South Carolina With research partnerships that include Clemson University, The Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina, the average cost for SPRI per student is $3000 with most students residing in university housing. ...
Marion County People in the News
Original at South Carolina Now
• Fri, Jun 5
Clemson University awarded more than 2000 degrees at its May 8 commencement ceremonies. Among them were Bryan Wesley Cribb of Marion, earning his bachelor's ... and more »
Opinion: Comments on Clemson rankings cause furor at university
Original at Anderson Independent Mail
• Thu, Jun 4
By John Staed CLEMSON UNIVERSITY — The head of US News & World Report's annual college rankings says the magazine will review data submitted by Clemson University after a researcher said the school practices “manipulation around the edges” in its ...
College rankings: Did Clemson play fair in quest to be the best?
Original at The State
• Thu, Jun 4
A Clemson University administrator has caused a stir with remarks about the school’s all-out efforts to improve its position in a magazine’s national rankings, saying the school sometimes walked an ethical tightrope.
Moody-Crumpler
Original at South Carolina Now
• Sun, May 24
South Carolina The groom is a 2009 graduate of Clemson University and will be attending the Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine in the fall. The bride, escorted by her father, was given in marriage by her parents. ...
Boling-Swindler
Original at South Carolina Now
• Sun, May 24
South Carolina He earned a Bachelor of Science in sports management from Clemson University and is the athletic coordinator for the City of Florence Parks and Leisure Services Department. Matron of honor was Meagan Poulas Johnson. Maid of honor was Jordan Richardson, ...
Greenville News' sports editor, columnist dies
Original at The State
• Fri, May 22
SC However, he followed area sports just as closely, detailing events at his alma mater, Furman, and the state's two bigger college athletic departments at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Foster retired in 2000 after 52 years at ...
Three FMU professors recognized
Original at South Carolina Now
• Mon, May 4
South Carolina She received her Bachelor of Science in physics and astronomy from Mankato State University, and Master of Science in physics and doctorate in astrophysics from Clemson University. Dineley became an assistant professor of biology at FMU in 2003. ...
York schools select new superintendent
Original at Rock Hill Herald
• Wed, Apr 29
SC He holds a doctorate degree in vocational and technical education from Clemson University and a master's degree in secondary education from the University of South Carolina, according to the release. Prosser has also served as principal at Cowpens ...
Michelle Buckler Gee
Original at South Carolina Now
• Wed, Apr 29
South Carolina She received a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Clemson University and her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. She is currently a fourth-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Carolinas Medical Center in ...
Harmer - Altman
Original at TheSunNews.com
• Sat, Apr 11
Paul and Wendy Harmer have the pleasure of announcing the engagement of their daughter, Terra Harmer to Andy Altman, son of Tony and Meg Altman, all of Conway.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Robert and Evelyn Harmer, Joan Williams, and the late Fred Williams, all of Woodstock, On...
Former economic advisor to President George W. Bush to speak
Original at Tech News from the GSA Technology Council
• Tue, Apr 7
• 1 related articles
By Phil Yanov Clemson University economist Dr. Scott Baier, former economic advisor to President George W. Bush, will speak at an upcoming Clemson Renaissance Center Event. The event will be held on April 22 at the Greenville Chamber. Scott Baier served as an economic adviser to the President in 2007-20...
Grant - Delco
Original at TheSunNews.com
• Sat, Apr 4
The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sudol of Oak Island, N.C. and Mr. and Mrs. James Grant of Murrells Inlet. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the Sherman College of Chiropractic. He currently owns and runs his own practice in Myrtle Beach called Atlantic Spine.
Clemson dedicates building for Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics
Original at swampfox.ws
• Fri, Apr 3
By John Warner CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University Tuesday, March 31, dedicated the Harris A. Smith Building, home to the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics, where students and researchers will study not only how packaging is designed and manufactured but also how products will be percei...
Halasz - Plyler
Original at TheSunNews.com
• Sat, Mar 21
The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Halasz of Myrtle Beach, is the grandson of Mrs. Miriam McCorkle and the late Mr. Joseph R. McCorkle, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Halasz. He is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina and practices dentistry in upstat...
Opinion: Several Clemson execs got big raises
Original at CharlotteObserver.com
• Tue, Mar 17
NC By Wayne Washington COLUMBIA A half-dozen top administrators at Clemson University received pay increases ranging from $32000 to $67000 over the past two years, a review of salary records at South Carolina's largest public universities shows. ...
Opinion: The Carolinas | Clemson, USC officials get big pay raises
Original at TheSunNews.com
• Sun, Mar 15
Top Clemson administrators defend pay hikes amid cutbacks Beaufort Gazette Beneath the collegial surface, Clemson University deals with ... Anderson Independent Mail Report: USC & Clemson Top Administrators Got Double Digit Raises News Channel 7
Nancy Snow: Virginia Tech Teaches, The World Preaches
Original at Huffington Post
• Wed, Apr 18
By Nancy Snow Blacksburg, Virginia, home to Virginia Tech, is a picture postcard of a campus location, often compared in beauty and architectural layout to another sports-loving Atlantic Coast Conference campus, my alma mater, Clemson University in South Carolina. We who go to such schools often b...
Schools Review Safety After Va. Massacre
Original at Atlanta Journal Constitution
• Wed, Apr 18
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Cell phone text messages. Loudspeakers on towers. Cameras that detect suspicious activity. Colleges and universities are considering these and other measures in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech massacre, seeking to improve how they get the word out about emergencies to...
S.C. universities review security after Va. Tech shootings
Original at Spartanburg Herald Journal
• Tue, Apr 17
Officials at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina said sirens may be used as potential warning systems on their sprawling campuses in the wake of the deadly shootings at Virginia Tech. The shootings, which killed 32 people and the gunman Monday, are prompting securit...
Cuomo Sues Student Loan Company In Kickback Scheme
Original at WCBS-TV New York
• Thu, Mar 22
Oher schools that had similar agreements included Baylor University, Clemson University, Duquesne University, Dexel University, Fordham University, Long Island University, Pepperdine University and it's Graziado School of Business, St. John's University, Texas Christian Uni...
Clemson exonerates student group, will review policy on ‘free-speech zones’
Original at FIRE
• Sun, Dec 3
By fire@thefire.org (Jim Brown) Clemson University had a policy that designated only two areas on the campus for students to assemble. Even within those areas, students were required to obtain permission from three different administrative offices 72 hours prior to any planned event. However, after the Foundation fo...
Opinion: Victory for Free Speech: Clemson University Abandons 'Free Speech Zone' Policy
Original at FIRE
• Mon, Nov 27
CLEMSON, S.C., November 28, 2006—Clemson University has vowed to review its “free speech zone” policy and, until a new policy is instituted, has opened its entire campus to free speech. Clemson has also cleared the Clemson Conservatives student organization of its charges for violating...
FIRE Letter to Clemson University President James F. Baker, November 13, 2006
Original at FIRE
• Sun, Nov 12
November 13, 2006 President James F. Barker Clemson University Office of the President 201 Sikes Hall Clemson, SC 29634 Sent via U.S. Mail and Facsimile (864-656-4676) Dear President Barker: As you can see from our Directors and Board of Advisors, the Foundation for Individual Rights...
Clemson University Sales and Solicitation Policy
Original at FIRE
• Thu, Aug 31
Sales and Solicitation Policy Solicitation on University property is strictly prohibited without authorization from the University Union. Evidence of such authorization shall be displayed at all times while on campus (e.g. copy of Reservation and/or Reservation forms with the Unive...