Six Clemson students earn Fulbright awards; Prioritizing well-being

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JUNE 26, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Six Clemson students were selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2025–26 academic year. University researchers collaborated on a major ridesharing study; this month's "Elevate Well-Being" blog focuses on scheduling well-being practices.

A six-photo collage of Fulbright award winners.

What to know today:

Six Clemson University students were selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2025–26 academic year. Recipients were chosen for grants to Spain, Taiwan, Andorra and Germany to teach English, conduct research and build cross-cultural understanding.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Rakesh Gangadharaiah, Yunyia Jia and Joseph Paul.

Clemson University researchers, including Rakesh Gangadharaiah (left), Yunyia Jia (center) and Joseph Paul (right), are collaborating with J.D. Power, Argonne National Laboratory and Ford to study why more Americans haven't fully embraced pooled ridesharing services.

ELEVATE WELL-BEING

A hazy view of Clemson University's campus from afar.

The monthly “Elevate Well-Being” blog, courtesy of the University's chief strategy officer, Robert Donato, discusses the need to intentionally pause, prioritize rest and build well-being into our schedules.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

The Clemson University School of Health Research (CUSHR) and Prisma Health are still accepting applications for the NIH Accelerator, a mentoring program helping researchers identify clinical partners and compete for NIH funding. Applications for the program are due July 18.

The annual Watermelon Day at Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) is scheduled for Thursday, July 10. This event is for growers, researchers and agricultural professionals looking to stay at the forefront of watermelon production.

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