Molyneaux family establishes Clemson Ring Endowment; IPTAY names new CEO

DAILY NEWSLETTER
APRIL 14, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! The family of a Clemson alum is providing financial support to ensure more students can wear the Clemson Ring. IPTAY names a new CEO; A Clemson University police officer earns state recognition for DUI enforcement.

What to know today:

Dan and Jenny Molyneaux, parents of John Molyneaux '25, have established a Ring Endowment to provide financial support to ensure more students can proudly wear a Clemson Ring. The Spring 2026 Ring Ceremony is set for Sunday, April 19.

NEWS AND UPDATES

IPTAY has named Travis Furbee as its next Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of leadership for one of the nation’s premier collegiate athletic fundraising organizations. A 20-year veteran of IPTAY, Furbee most recently served as Senior Associate Director, overseeing the IPTAY Annual Fund, which many consider the backbone of Clemson Athletics’ success.

CUPD Officer Natalie Thompson was named Officer of the Year for DUI enforcement efforts by the South Carolina Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs. Thompson made roughly two-thirds of the department's total DUI arrests in 2025 and conducted several alcohol-related education events for campus housing groups.

DEGREES OF SUCCESS

Teresa Catherine and Elizabeth Anne McNamara.

At a recent College of Arts and Humanities' Degrees of Success event, students heard a familiar question reframed: "What are you going to do with that degree?" Alumni Teresa Catherine '11 (left) and Elizabeth Anne McNamara '14 (right), shared their answers — walking students through how they combined creativity with entrepreneurship to build their careers.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we say "Thank you!" to the dedicated communications specialists and 911 dispatchers with the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD). These valuable members play a critical role in public safety, as the first voice people in need hear when they call 911.

Clemson Online invites all instructors to learn how to create, edit, and manage instructional videos and video quizzes during the Kaltura Training Series on May 5-13.

EMPLOYEE SHOUT-OUTS

Today's shout-outs feature Cheryl Ingram-Smith, Anna Grace Araiza, Derek Antos, Carson Watts, Victoria Davich and Nidhi Verma! Fill out our short nomination form to include your colleagues in future editions!