Sara Alkelani named Rhodes Scholar finalist; Tigeroar and TakeNote fall concert on Nov. 13; meet Provost J. Cole Smith

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 6, 2025

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! Sara Alkelani is a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship; Tigeroar and TakeNote are holding a fall concert on Nov. 13; resources to help you thrive from Dean of Undergraduate Learning Sean Brittain.

a portrait of Sara Alkelani, Rhodes Scholarship finalist

Your Look Ahead:

Political science and sociology major Sara Alkelani is a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, recognized internationally as the most prestigious and selective major award available to American college students.
Tigeroar and TakeNote are holding a fall concert in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 on the Brooks Center website.
Morgan Wallen is coming to Clemson! The country music star headlines back-to-back shows on June 26 and June 27, 2026 in Memorial Stadium. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Clemson students and employees – use the code STILLTHEPROBLEM.

Click to read a message from Sean Brittain, associate provost and dean, about looking ahead – inside undergraduate learning

YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

J. Cole Smith '96 has been named Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. He rejoins his alma mater in January after serving as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University from 2019-25.

Enjoy gameday responsibly. Celebrate Safely. Ensure your gameday experience is memorable for the right reasons. clemson.edu/celebratesafely

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

State and federal law criminalize the non-consensual publication of intimate images of another person. Legal options and campus support resources are available to victims of image-based sexual abuse through Title IX, CUPD, CAPS and Interpersonal Violence Response.

TECH TIP THURSDAY

Adobe Express is a web-based tool for easily creating graphics and videos with customizable templates – ideal for quick projects or users with limited design experience. Log in with your @clemson.edu email to get started.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

The C-CATS (Clemson's Challenge for Academically Talented Students) program is looking for paid student instructors for the spring to assist with programs, lead tours and facilitate activities at Camp Hannon.
Join the Student Veterans Association and others on Monday, Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of Schilletter Dining Hall to celebrate 250 years of U.S. Marine Corps history with cake and camaraderie.
Student Organizations: Submit your representative for the 2026 Miss Clemson University pageant by Sunday, Nov. 9. The competition celebrates leadership, service and Clemson pride while allocating scholarship funds.