| DAILY NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 12, 2026
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Good morning! Faculty and staff are invited to join President Benjamin Ayers for a conversation next week. The State has finalized a budget which includes several allocations for Clemson programs and initiatives; Provost Cole Smith reflects on the importance of caring for yourself to better support others.
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Faculty and staff are invited to join "Leading Clemson Fiercely Forward: A Conversation with President Ayers" events on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Memorial Auditorium (Tillman 160). Both conversations will be livestreamed on ClemsonTV for those unable to attend in person.
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Faculty are invited to attend at 10 a.m. immediately following the General Faculty Meeting. Questions may be submitted using this faculty submission form on the Office of the President website.
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President Ayers will meet with staff at 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Questions may be submitted using this staff submission form on the Office of the President website.
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The South Carolina General Assembly approved the state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including significant investments in Clemson University’s people, academic programs, research, public safety and statewide service. The budget remains subject to the governor’s review and signature.
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The latest Elevate Well-being blog is courtesy of Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Cole Smith, who reflects on the culture of well-being heading into the Fall semester.
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- Healthy Campus will offer four Tigers Together Suicide Prevention Advocacy training sessions for all faculty, staff and students in August and September. This experiential training enhances participants’ knowledge, awareness and skills related to college student suicide.
The next professional headshot day is on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 2107 of the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC). No appointment is necessary to receive new or updated headshots.
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