Main campus parking and traffic impacts for June 21-28

DAILY NEWSLETTER
JUNE 18, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Several events will impact traffic and parking across main campus next week. Renewals for parking permits are available; CCIT celebrates the recent cohort of its Emerging Leaders Institute.

A student and family member moves items through a parking lot in moving carts.

What to know today:

Faculty and staff should expect traffic and parking impacts next week due to several events, including Summer II move-in, NewSpring Gauntlet summer camp and the Morgan Wallen concerts in Memorial Stadium.

Parking lots across campus will open to concertgoers at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26. Supervisors are encouraged to work with employees to assess whether traffic and parking impacts may affect in-person work on Friday and, when appropriate, consider flexible work options.

2026-2027 parking permits are now available for renewal. Faculty and staff must renew their permits annually, even if they participate in payroll deduction. Current permits expire June 30.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Clemson Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) celebrated the completion of the second year of the CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute, a structured leadership development program designed to strengthen the division’s leadership pipeline and invest in employees across CCIT.

In a collaborative study with other international institutions, Clemson researchers have found evidence that zebra finch embryos can respond to special heat-related calls before they hatch, making them more adaptable to hot conditions, despite never experiencing heat themselves.

HIDDEN HISTORY CAMP

This week, Clemson's annual Hidden History Camp immersed elementary school campers in history, archaeology, genealogy and technology through hands-on activities. Campers took campus tours, made crafts and pottery, and practiced archery, among many other experiences.

Statewide Spotlights

Doctoral candidate Shalini Etukuri learned about farming from her parents, who are both teachers and farmers. Through her involvement in agricultural work, she learned the value of hard work, patience and community as she conducts research to support the future of sustainable agriculture.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

The city of Clemson will close College Avenue to vehicle traffic at the intersection of College Avenue and Highway 93 from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, at noon. This closure is due to work on the Downtown Streetscape project.

Join ComPsych for a live webinar to learn how shifting to a "coaching" approach to leadership can create more engaged and empowered teams. The webinar takes place on Tuesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. and will walk leaders through steps to encourage problem-solving, enhance productivity and foster a sense of ownership. Participants must register to attend.