Jessica Larsen’s two major NIH grants mark her as a rising star in research
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Larsen is launching two major research projects after receiving two significant grants from the National Institutes of Health, including the prestigious NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. She serves as the Carol and John Cromer ’63 Family Endowed Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
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| Top Stories: September 2025 |
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Welcome Back: J. Cole Smith named Clemson University’s new EVP for Academic Affairs and Provost |
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Clemson University, MIT and industry join forces to build battery manufacturing workforce
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Smith, a Clemson University alumnus and former chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering, is returning to his alma mater on January 1 as the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.
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The future of America’s workforce is at stake as a bold new collaboration brings together Clemson University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, leading professional societies and other key partners to develop an innovative educational program.
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Defending the cloud from hackers
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Umesh Vaidya, a professor of mechanical engineering, is working to overcome the “curse of dimensionality” as part of a new project that could help robots make decisions more quickly.
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| Zhenkai Zhang, an assistant professor in the School of Computing, is working to uncover hidden security risks in shared graphics processing units and to design defenses that keep sensitive information safe from hackers.
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Bioengineering team weighs business opportunities after winning national competition
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The student-led team is seeking patent protection and exploring business opportunities after a device it created as part of a class project won a $15,000 national prize.
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Ben Sill, professor emeritus of civil engineering, shares his passion for hybridizing bromeliads, including four that he has registered with Clemson names as his way of saying thank you to the University.
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- Clemson University hosts its first NASA Space Apps Challenge MORE
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Jennifer Ogle named ASCE Carolinas Educator of the Year MORE
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Clemson University and Omron Automation celebrated the opening of the Automation, Robotics and Cyber (ARC) Laboratory in Riggs Hall MORE
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We are midway through the fall semester, and this October brings an especially meaningful homecoming as we welcome J. Cole Smith back to Clemson University. A proud alumnus and former chair of industrial engineering, he returns to his alma mater as our next executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. His return is a reminder of the strength of our Clemson Family and the lifelong connections that continue to shape our University. We look forward to the leadership and vision he will bring in the years ahead.
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At Clemson, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing exemplary educational experiences, expanding the frontiers of research and having a positive impact in South Carolina and beyond. Faculty, students and staff are carving new paths in health innovation, building the workforce of the future, strengthening cybersecurity and driving advances in next-generation transportation. Their work embodies the creativity, collaboration and determination that define our college.
As we continue to advance, we do so on the shoulders of those who came before us—visionaries whose dedication and passion helped build the foundation we stand on today. Their legacy continues to inspire new generations of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.
As we look ahead to the remainder of the semester, I invite you to help us sustain this momentum. Your generosity empowers our faculty and students to pursue bold ideas, expand opportunities and amplify Clemson’s impact on the world. Please consider joining us by clicking the “Make a Gift” button below.
Sincerely,
Anand K. Gramopadhye, Dean
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