Celebrating the Class of 2026; Call Me MiSTER partners with SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

DAILY NEWSLETTER
MAY 7, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Spring Commencement for Class of 2026 bachelor's recipients starts today. Call Me MiSTER and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities partner to increase student engagement and learning; An engineering major and part-time CATbus driver prepares for a career in law.

Students at Commencement in graduation regalia.

What to know today:

As students prepare to receive their bachelor's and master's degrees over the next two days, discover stories from the Class of 2026 and their significant contributions to our state, our nation and our world during their time at Clemson.

NEWS AND UPDATES

The Call Me MiSTER® (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program is working with the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to create space for the arts in classroom curricula.

Twelve of the most outstanding students from the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences were recognized for leadership, academic achievement, service and character during a recent ceremony at the Owen Pavilion.

Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Officer Natalie Thompson recently earned Drug Recognition Expert certification. Thompson is the first CUPD officer to earn the designation since 2015.

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

Walker Green crosses his arms and smiles in front of a CATbus.

Walker Green spends part of his day behind the wheel of a CATbus, navigating campus routes and student schedules. Outside his shifts, the mechanical engineering senior is preparing for a very different road ahead: law school.