Ag + Art Tour begins this weekend; 'Forever chemicals' research; OLLI Spring Fling

DAILY NEWSLETTER
MAY 2, 2025

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Good morning! Cooperative Extension's Ag + Art Tour begins this weekend. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute hosts a Spring Fling event, researchers take on "forever chemicals" and the first Breakthrough Scholars graduate next week.

Colorful vendor tents and tables set up outside on grass.

Clemson Cooperative Extension's 2025 Ag + Art Tour kicks off this weekend in Hampton, Lancaster and McCormick counties (May 3) and Pickens County (May 3-4). The tour, the largest of its kind in the country, is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop. Learn more and view a full schedule at the Ag + Art Tour website.

There are no home events for Clemson Athletics this weekend, but men's tennis (vs. Quinnipiac in New York City) and women's tennis (vs. Wisconsin in Auburn, Ala.) begin NCAA Tournament play today. Earlier this week, Athletics announced the 2025 Clemson Hall of Fame Class.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Mary Anne Raymond (pictured left), Thomas F. Chapman Distinguished Professor of Leadership, and Hillary Smith (pictured right), assistant director of social media and adjunct marketing lecturer at Clemson, have been investigating the accessibility of popular social media platforms, specifically examining features aiding individuals who are visually or hearing impaired.

Several of Clemson's leading experts (Tanju Karanfil, Ezra Cates and Kevin Finneran) are taking on what are known as "forever chemicals," which have been used for decades in industry and consumer products. Their work could help address various health concerns surrounding these chemicals nationwide.

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

Among Clemson’s more than 5,000 graduates next week are five Breakthrough Scholars, the first from an Honors College program designed to educate and keep top science, technology, engineering and math students in state for their undergraduate education.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Beginning Monday, May 5, on-street parking in the city of Clemson's downtown will be metered. Vehicles will be limited to two hours for a $1.50 fee. More information is available on the city's Parking Services website.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is hosting a Spring Fling fundraising event at the Clemson Outdoor Lab on Sunday, May 18, from 2-4 p.m. The event includes live music, auctions, lawn games and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS