9/11 Stair Climb set for tomorrow; Forbes names Clemson a top employer in S.C.

DAILY NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! The third annual 9/11 Stair Climb takes place tomorrow morning at Memorial Stadium. Forbes names Clemson a top employer in South Carolina; The Clemson Chair Academy announces its newest members for 2025-26.

First responders, employees and students walk the stairs of Memorial Stadium.

What to know today:

Students, faculty, staff and members of the community will come together for the third annual 9/11 Stair Climb in Memorial Stadium on Thursday, September 11. The event, organized by the Student Veterans Association, begins with a welcome at 8:30 a.m., followed by the climb at 8:45.

The second open forum for Executive Vice President and Provost candidates takes place today. Candidate names and information, including forum schedules and Zoom links, are available on the University’s Provost Search webpage.

For the third consecutive year, Clemson University has been recognized by Forbes as one of South Carolina’s Best Employers.

NEWS AND UPDATES

The new cohort members of The Clemson Chair Academy.

The Clemson Chair Academy, a customized leadership development program that strengthens awareness, skills and institutional understanding while fostering well-being and connection for department chairs at all career stages, announced its latest members for the 2025-26 academic year.

TEACHING INNOVATORS

Heather Dunham teaches a class of students.

Heather Dunham, assistant professor in the Department of Education and Human Development, believes joy is essential to great teaching. Her classroom is built on connection, creativity and hands-on learning where students can get excited about designing literacy games and exploring practical strategies for engaging young readers. Learn how Dunham brings a problem-solving mindset to her role and why Play-Doh isn't just for kids.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Healthy Campus offers Tigers Together Suicide Prevention Advocacy Training sessions this September and October. Registration is open to all students, faculty and staff. This experiential training enhances advocates’ knowledge, awareness and skills concerning college student suicide.

With Open Enrollment a few weeks away, remember to update your contact information and beneficiary data now to ensure your information is accurate and current before making your open enrollment elections in October.

The Motor Pool fueling station on Service Drive will permanently close today at 3 p.m. Please make arrangements to fill up golf carts and vehicles beforehand. The new Administrative Services Building (ASB) station will begin serving critical/mission essential customers next Monday with routine customers later in the week. Visit Procurement and Business Services for more information.

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