Top stories this week; Fiercely Forward Friday

DAILY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 9, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! This week's top stories include funding for faculty research and a new diabetes management program in the Midlands. Fiercely Forward Friday features an alumnus who brings his expertise back to Clemson; Several systems will be down for maintenance over Fall Break.

TOP 5 THIS WEEK

Three-photo collage of students sitting outside, a researcher pipetting purple liquid and a member of the US military on a football field.

Clemson earned top rankings from The Princeton Review.
The University is investing $500,000 to help faculty advance promising research, build collaboration and pursue external funding opportunities.
Military Appreciation Week begins next Wednesday.
Cooper Library will host events throughout October to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Clemson Rural Health has launched a new diabetes management program in Orangeburg and surrounding counties.

FIERCELY FORWARD FRIDAY

This week's Fiercely Forward Friday spotlights Clemson alumnus Sly Peoples, who is bringing his experience in creativity, branding and storytelling back to Clemson. As a guest lecturer with the Erwin Center for Brand Communications, Peoples gives students an opportunity to learn from someone who has built a career by bringing ideas to life.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Women's soccer hosts Louisville tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field. Admission is free.
Multiple Clemson systems, including iROAR, TigerOne, Facilities AiM and U: drive home directories, will be taken offline for planned maintenance over Fall Break. View details and the full schedule from CCIT.
Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize support for those in need. ComPsych, Clemson's Employee Assistance Program, provides several resources for managing stress, healthy living and coping with crisis.