| DAILY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 16, 2026
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Good morning! The Clemson Honors College ranks No. 1 in the state and No. 4 nationwide. Fiercely Forward Friday spotlights a student on the forefront of AI research; Ombuds Office training sessions start next week. Reminder: Our Clemson will return Tuesday after Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
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Clemson University has the fourth-best honors college in the country and the best in South Carolina, according to a list of the 50 Best Honors Colleges in 2026. The report, published by College Transitions, evaluates and ranks hundreds of honors colleges and programs throughout the U.S. using three criteria: selectivity, benefits offered and program rigor.
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Men's basketball hosts the University of Miami (Fla.) tomorrow, with tip-off set for 2:15 p.m. The game is designated as Alumni Day.
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Women's basketball faces off against Wake Forest in Littlejohn Coliseum on Sunday, with a noon tip-off.
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Men's and women's tennis each host matches at home this weekend. The men's team opens its home slate against LSU today at 5 p.m. The women's team hosts a doubleheader on Sunday, taking on Charlotte at 10 a.m. and Western Carolina at 2:30 p.m.
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This week’s Fiercely Forward Friday features Kwame André, a Breakthrough Scholar and computer science graduate who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in human-centered AI research. Through research, mentorship and curiosity, André is helping shape the future of AI as a tool that serves people and addresses complex challenges.
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The Ombuds Office holds training workshops throughout the semester on topics ranging from conflict resolution to combating burnout. The first workshop begins Wednesday, January 21, with "Don’t Tough It Out: Difficult Situations at Work." Register for these sessions through Tiger Training.
Explore ComPsych Huddles, provided by Clemson's Employee Assistance Program. These interactive online groups focus on education, skill-building and peer connection, covering topics such as self-care, nutrition, parenting and exercise.
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| Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 19 (University closed)
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