Good morning and happy first day of class! Clemson University announces the details of the 2026 general salary increase; Clemson earned high marks in The Princeton Review's latest rankings; Updated Fall dining hours are available. 

• Clemson University will provide a general salary increase to eligible faculty and staff, following the adoption of the state Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Appropriation Act.

• Today is the first day of class (FDOC) for the Fall semester! Stop by the FDOC letters at Sikes Hall or Trustee Park to take a first day of class photo!

• Clemson University earned high rankings in several national categories from The Princeton Review. The recognitions highlight the student experience, career services, Best College Library and more.

• The Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute has announced the recipients of four multidisciplinary research grants. The awards will support projects during the 2027 fiscal year and include principal investigators from four colleges across the University. 

Live Webinar: Hiring Students in Workday

Wednesday, August 19 | 2-3:30 P.M.

Workday Info Session: Navigating the Principal Investigator Central Hub

Thursday, August 20 | 10-11 A.M.

Live Webinar: Purchasing in Workday

Thursday, August 20 | 2-3:30 P.M.

Quick Hits Training: Changes to Turnitin and Canvas 

Thursday, August 20 | 3-4 P.M.

Men’s Soccer vs. Furman

Thursday, August 20 | 8 P.M.

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