USA Today small town rankings; Graduate Student Government candidate forum today; Take a video tour of AMIC

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
APRIL 13, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! The city of Clemson lands in the top 10 in USA Today rankings; Graduate Student Government hosts a candidate forum today; Take a video tour of the new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex.

Aerial view of downtown Clemson with University landmarks in the background.

Your Look Ahead:

Clemson has been ranked the No. 6 Best Small Town in the South and No. 8 Best Small College Town, according to USA Today. Mayor Robert Halfacre says the rankings "reflect the strong sense of community that makes Clemson such a special place to live, work and visit."
Graduate Students: A candidate forum for Graduate Student Government president and vice president for the 2026-27 academic year will be held today from 6-8:30 p.m. in McKissick Theatre. SC Senate President Thomas Alexander will be a guest speaker and food will be provided.

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Members of the club men's volleyball team huddle up between points.

Club Sports brings together 4,500-plus Clemson students across 43 teams, building community through competition, practice, service and shared pride while giving students a flexible way to stay active, connected and engaged.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the contributions and dedication of public safety telecommunications personnel and the critical role they play in public safety. If you’ve ever called 911 or CUPD, then you’ve talked to a telecommunicator.
April 13-17 is National Collegiate Recovery Week, honoring and uplifting recovery in higher education. Clemson All In Recovery (CAIR) aims to support students interested in recovery by creating a safe and healthy peer support environment.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

The new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC) is the most technologically advanced building on main campus. Get a look inside the newest addition to campus, and all AMIC offers for research at Clemson.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

The Center for Career and Professional Development is hosting a Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m. Drop by the Almeda Jacks Ballrooms in Hendrix Student Center to meet with campus organizations and local businesses offering summer employment.
The annual International Festival returns to Littlejohn Coliseum on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-8 p.m. The event features food, performances and activities bringing community together while highlighting traditions around the world.