Good morning! Check out the top stories across the University this week. Fiercely Forward Friday features a Ph.D. candidate advancing biomedical research while strengthening the graduate student experience; Clemson welcomed a record-breaking class to main campus during Move-in this week.

• The South Carolina General Assembly approved the state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which remains subject to the governor’s review and signature.

• Faculty and staff are invited to join "Leading Clemson Fiercely Forward: A Conversation with President Ayers" on Tuesday, August 18. 

• Meet the Class of 2030 and other incoming students to Clemson University. 

• Single tickets are now on sale for the Brooks Center's 2026–2027 season.

• The 10th annual Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research Showcase is looking for volunteer judges for the poster competition on August 18.

This week's Fiercely Forward Friday features Kazi Jewel Rana, a Ph.D. candidate whose research focuses on developing computational approaches to help scientists understand disease and advance precision medicine. Rana also served as Graduate Student Government president, working to strengthen connections among students, University leadership and the Clemson community.

WATCH: Clemson University welcomes record-breaking class of 2030

WYFF | Features Doug Hallenbeck (Student Affairs)

Men’s Soccer vs. Georgia State (Exhibition)

Saturday, August 15 | 7 P.M.

Women’s Soccer vs. Ohio State

Sunday, August 16 | Noon

New Faculty Orientation: Research Session

Monday, August 17 | 8:30-11 A.M.

University New Faculty Orientation

Monday, August 17 | 1-4:30 P.M.

Tigers Together Suicide Prevention Advocacy Training

Monday, August 17 | 3-4:30 P.M.

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