The Princeton Review survey reminder; MLK holiday on Monday, Jan. 19; Update from Interim President Jones

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 15, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! Reminder to take part in The Princeton Review survey; Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19; Check out the Tigers on Call program in the College of Science if you are pursuing a career in health care.

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Your Look Ahead:

Undergraduate Students: Don't forget to take The Princeton Review survey! It takes less than 15 minutes to complete and you could win a $50 Amazon gift card while boosting Clemson’s national rankings.
Interim President Bob Jones affirmed the University is fully cooperating with the Inspector General’s independent review of the Newry Development, emphasizing Clemson’s continued commitment to transparency, integrity and community trust.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, Jan. 19. Classes will not meet and the University will be closed. The next Your Clemson will run on Thursday, Jan. 22.

YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

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Tigers on Call connects students who are interested in pursuing a career in health care with professionals working in their fields. The event includes hands-on activities, mentoring, mock interviews and networking for future doctors, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists and more.
- Note: This event is not intended for students in the nursing program.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

State health officials are tracking a measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina, mainly Spartanburg County. Read the University update for more.
Practice self-compassion and take a positive approach to your New Year’s goals to support your mental health and well-being. Focus on intentions over resolutions and progress over perfection. What can you achieve?
Join CORE on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. in the lounge at the Swann Fitness Center at Fike for an informational meeting about the upcoming outdoor adventure trip to Dominica. Go snorkeling, hiking and kayaking while having a chance to contribute to deeply rewarding community service.

TECH TIP THURSDAY

The popular GIS Fundamentals Workshop Series returns this week! This six-workshop series held on Friday mornings is streamlined to cover the GIS fundamentals; no prior experience is necessary. In-person sessions begin Jan. 16 or join online sessions on Feb. 27.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

Creating Habits and Norms Guiding Ethical Decisions (CHANGE) is looking for at least two undergraduate representatives and one graduate representative from each of the eight academic colleges. Apply by Sunday, Jan. 18 or email change@clemson.edu with questions.
Graduate Students: You are invited to enter Clemson Libraries’ first Graduate Student Data Visualization Award competition. Submit your original data visualization Jan. 20 through Feb. 3 for a chance to win up to $500. Learn more and register online!