Campus Safety Month; Weekend Athletics events; Fiercely Forward Friday

DAILY NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

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Good morning! September is Campus Safety Month at Clemson. Athletics hosts a full slate of events this weekend; learn how Clemson provided a former student-athlete with the building blocks of his post-graduation success in this week's Fiercely Forward Friday.

What to know today:

September is Campus Safety Month, providing an opportunity to highlight the safety resources available to the University community and different programs and services that Clemson University Public Safety offers.

Due to a technical issue, Clemson University Emergency Management will test the outdoor warning siren along Press Road, adjacent to lots C-3 and R-3, near Memorial Stadium at 12:15 p.m. today. No action is necessary.

Reminder: Kronos is temporarily unavailable for all Clemson employees until Sunday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m. During this window, employees will not be able to access the system to track time or enter leave. More information and instructions for employees are available.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

Clemson Football will face the Troy Trojans in Death Valley tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. The game is designated as Football Reunion Day and P.A.W. Journey Day. Check out the Gameday Guide for the latest information regarding tickets, parking maps, safety policies and more.

Tonight, men's soccer faces off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at 6 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field while women's volleyball hosts North Carolina A&T at 6 p.m. in Jervey Gym.

Women's soccer hosts the Georgia Bulldogs on Sunday at 6 p.m., with a "Pups at the Pitch" giveaway of dog toys, bandanas and more. Follow the Athletics calendar to stay updated on the latest events.

FIERCELY FORWARD FRIDAY

Travis Blanks stands in front of a P.A.W. Journey sign.

This week’s Fiercely Forward Friday spotlight is Travis Blanks. From his experience as a student-athlete to his work with P.A.W. Journey, Blanks has seen firsthand how Clemson develops leaders and creates opportunities that last long after graduation. “Clemson is going to be a part of me forever, and I’m going to be a part of Clemson forever."