Fiercely Forward Friday; Student parking update for Fall 2026; Athletics events this weekend

DAILY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 17, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! This week's Fiercely Forward Friday highlights Billy and Ann Powers, whose visionary generosity established the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. New parking regulations for first-year and Bridge students begin next fall; Catch various Athletics events throughout the weekend.

FIERCELY FORWARD FRIDAY

Billy and Ann Powers stand with President Jim Clements and students in front of a sign that reads POWERS.

This week’s Fiercely Forward Friday features Billy and Ann Powers (front), whose visionary generosity continues to elevate Clemson’s leadership in business education. Their $60 million gift established the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, creating a hub for innovation, ethics and entrepreneurship. The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the family's historic gift on campus this week with a speaker series and other College events.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Clemson will implement updated parking regulations beginning in Fall 2026 to limit on-campus vehicle access for first-year and Bridge students. The change supports the University’s ongoing efforts to reduce congestion and advance on-campus programming aligned with Clemson Elevate’s goal of delivering the nation’s No. 1 student experience.

Clemson's Compliance and Ethics Week begins Monday, featuring discussions and expert panels focusing on compliance and ethics issues impacting the University community. The University's Annual Ethics Day keynote address will also take place on Wednesday, October 22.

THIS WEEKEND IN ATHLETICS

A Clemson student waves an orange Block C flag before a football game at Memorial Stadium.

Clemson Football hosts SMU at Memorial Stadium tomorrow, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. on the ACC Network. The game is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Check out the latest in the Gameday Guide.

Men's soccer faces off against Duke at Historic Riggs Field tonight at 8 p.m. Keep up with the latest events through the Athletics Calendar.

Men's basketball (tonight at 6 p.m. against Presbyterian College) and women's lacrosse (Sunday at 10 a.m. against Liberty and 2:30 p.m. against Elon) host preseason action on campus this weekend as well.

UPCOMING EVENTS