DAILY NEWSLETTER
JULY 31, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Clemson celebrates the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 leading up to Summer Commencement. M. Soledad Peresin has been appointed director of the Wood Utilization + Design Institute; learn how a graduate's Clemson Experience helped them overcome their fears.

What to know today:

With Summer Commencement right around the corner, Clemson University celebrates the accomplishments of its Class of 2025 graduates.

NEWS AND UPDATES

M. Soledad Peresin (above) has been appointed director of the Wood Utilization + Design Institute (WU+D), a center of excellence dedicated to advancing sustainable wood-based innovations through research, education and industry collaboration.

A team of scientists including assistant professor Miriam Konkel and Ph.D. candidate Gianni Martino has produced the most complete and accurate look at the human genome to date, especially in regions considered too complex to resolve.

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

Nikolas Berg stands with faculty member.

When Nikolas Berg (right) began his master’s degree in the Agricultural and Applied Economics Program, he wanted to refine his soft skills, such as reading and writing. More than anything, Berg wanted to overcome his lifelong fear of public speaking. Two years later, Berg is set to receive his master’s after teaching two undergraduate courses with 100 students each.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Beginning tomorrow, the University Events Calendar has a new home at events.clemson.edu. Questions regarding the Events calendar may be directed to cucalendar@lists.clemson.edu.

The downtown portion of the city of Clemson's sidewalk upgrade project should conclude today. The remaining work on Highway 123 will now take place overnight beginning at 8 p.m. and is scheduled for completion by Friday, August 15.

Learn how to confidently say “no” without guilt through ComPsych's live webinar on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This webinar will help you set healthy boundaries and take control of your schedule.

Applications are now open for CU Grow, Clemson’s professional development program for staff, offering a unique opportunity to deepen leadership capabilities, strengthen workplace relationships and gain valuable career insights. Applications are due September 30.

UPCOMING EVENTS