Top stories this week; Fiercely Forward Friday

DAILY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Check out the top stories across the University this week. Today's Fiercely Forward Friday features a faculty member who brings history to life through research, teaching and public engagement; Football, soccer and lacrosse all take the field at home this weekend!

TOP 5 THIS WEEK

Three picture collage of a tenure and promotion trophy, a monarch butterfly and campus buildings.

Clemson announced the tenure and promotion of faculty members.

Open Enrollment is open for eligible employees through October 31.

Annual Required Training launched in Workday Learning.

Forest ecologist Donald Hagan provides the annual fall color report.

The Clemson University Arthropod Collection turned 100 this year.

FIERCELY FORWARD FRIDAY

This week’s Fiercely Forward Friday features Josh Catalano, whose passion for history is helping Clemson connect the past with the people and experiences shaping its future. As a historian and educator, Catalano's work gives students opportunities to experience history firsthand while helping the broader community discover the stories connected to Clemson and the Upstate.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Several athletic events are occurring this weekend:

Men's soccer hosts UNC Wilmington tonight at 7 p.m. at Historic Riggs Field.
Football kicks off against Miami (FL) at 7:30 p.m.
Lacrosse plays against Davidson on Sunday at noon.
Women's soccer hosts Florida State on Sunday, October 4, at 3:30 p.m. The game is designated as "Pups on the Pitch."