Winter Weather Preparedness Week; Clemson selected to lead ecosystem recovery efforts

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DECEMBER 1, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week — time to review your cold weather preparations. The U.S. Forest Service has chosen Clemson to lead an $18.6 million effort to assess and restore ecosystems damaged by Hurricane Helene; ComPsych is hosting a live webinar to help increase happiness potential.

What to know today:

It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina and Public Safety is encouraging everyone to prepare for cold weather. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive alerts, review your emergency plan and verify that your emergency kit includes winter-specific items.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Two people walk through a creek in a forest.

Clemson has been selected by the U.S. Forest Service to lead an $18.6 million effort to assess and restore ecosystems damaged by Helene, which made landfall as a category 4 hurricane. The work will include mapping storm impacts, evaluating changes in habitat structure and identifying where species have been displaced.

As the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine prepares to welcome its inaugural class in Fall 2026, the program unites a network of veterinarians across South Carolina and the region who are committed to shaping the future of animal and human health alongside the College's students, faculty and staff.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

The Office of Human Resources has developed a digital reporting form for employees to report the use of remote work, as required by state and University policy. Employees should input information recorded in the Excel Remote Work logs for October and November into this digital form.

ComPsych, Clemson’s Employee Assistance Program, will host a Happiness: A Key to Life’s Satisfaction webinar on Tuesday, December 9, at 11 a.m. Participants will explore the science behind lasting happiness and learn practical strategies to increase their happiness potential.

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