13 students selected for National and Breakthrough scholarship programs; Faculty tenure and promotion

DAILY NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Clemson has announced the tenure and promotion of faculty for 2024-25. Thirteen students nationwide were selected for the University’s two premier National and Breakthrough scholarship programs; "What's Up With Workday?" sessions begin tomorrow.

Thirteen students from the National Scholars and Breakthrough Scholars programs.

What to know today:

Thirteen students nationwide were selected for the University’s two premier scholarship programs, as nine students joined the National Scholars Program and four students joined the Breakthrough Scholars Program.

Clemson University announces the tenure and promotion of faculty members. Visit the individual college articles linked in the article to view honorees for the 2024-2025 academic year.

UPIC mentor deadlines for Spring 2026 are right around the corner, with applications due October 1. Visit the UPIC Program website for details.

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A group of students with film production equipment.

World Cinema students participated in the first “Maymester” at the Trilith Institute this summer, producing a movie there in just two weeks. The institute is the educational arm of Trilith Studios, the largest film production facility by square footage in North America, responsible for producing three of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Last week, Clemson celebrated the impact of the Grace Catherine Clements Endowed Grant-In-Aid. Established with the support of the Board of Visitors in 2014 to support financial access to the ClemsonLIFE program, the total value of the grant-in-aid endowment stands at more than $1.1 million.

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