WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 6, 2026

It is a busy week in Clemson Athletics! The Men's Soccer team advances to the next round of the ACC Championship and men's and women's basketball seasons begin. Clemson researchers share their insights on what you should and shouldn't plant. Plus, the University honors the legacy and impact of Wilbur O. "Billy" Powers.

THE MOMENT

Two Clemson soccer players celebrate after a victory.

Clemson Men's Soccer defeated Duke Wednesday night in the opening round of the ACC Tournament! The Tigers face No. 7 seed North Carolina on Sunday in the Quarterfinals. Plus, basketball season is officially in full swing, with both Men's and Women's teams kicking off their seasons this week.

FIVE THAT MATTER

A LEGACY OF GENEROSITY

Wilbur O. “Billy” Powers HA ’04 dies at 90

Powers' generosity and commitment to helping others transformed lives.

ENGINEERS OF CHANGE

Clemson and GE Vernova launch new initiative

The program seeks to inspire the next generation of energy leaders.

Clemson University and GE Vernova leadership standing on stage together.

ETHICS DAY

Alumni panel highlights ninth annual Ethics Day

The event featured alumni leaders in business, government and research.

SCIENCE EDUCATION

Faculty member earns NSF award for education outreach

Darris Means seeks to raise awareness for science education in rural communities.

ALUMNI EXPERIENCE

Clemson Experience shapes alumnus' academic career

Andy Hogue '03 credits his Clemson Experience for his successful career.

Andy Hogue and his daughter hold up their Clemson rings.

FROM THE FEED

People walk by large circular structures.

A student walks on Cooper Library bridge.

Explore Trilith Studios with alumni and prospective students; meet second-year Breakthrough Scholar Blake Arias as he shares why he chose Clemson; and come along during "Class Change" to learn how one student's high school business inspired her major.