Brandon Lockhart has been named as the acting chair of the Department of Finance. Since joining Clemson in 2013, Lockhart has held multiple leadership roles within the department while being a Wells Fargo Faculty Scholar since 2016 and earning his full professorship in 2023.

At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the tenure and promotion of 13 faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.

When it came time for Josh Rohaley '23 to choose where he wanted to go to college, Clemson was immediately top of mind. However, choosing a major was more challenging.

For some students, choosing a college can involve comparing rankings, reviewing program outcomes or staying close to home. But for one recent Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business graduate, the choice was something she felt the moment she stepped onto campus for a campus tour.

Over this past academic year, four Cadency students partnered with the Village Business Association to reimagine the neighborhood's brand and website, creating a shared identity that could unify more than 150 small businesses and celebrate the community of West Greenville.

Launched in 2022, the Executive Leadership Ph.D. program was created to meet the growing demand among senior-level leaders who wanted to pursue a degree without pausing their careers. The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business recently graduated its first Executive Leadership Ph.D. cohort.

In its very first year, the Clemson chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America grew to 30 members and sent 14 students to compete at DECA's International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in San Francisco this past spring, where six students placed as finalists.

Eighteen new students have been selected to join the Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University as the Lyceum Scholars Class of 2029.

Tax policy shapes everything from the price of everyday goods to the long-term health of local economies. Ben Jaros, a Ph.D. graduate in economics, explores three key areas of tax policy and their influence on behavior in his recent dissertation.

This fall, the Clemson MBA program will launch the next installment of the Clemson MBA Executive Board Learning Series, a professional development series designed to offer focused, accessible education on topics shaping the future of business.

The Clemson Business Mentoring Program is looking for professionals to mentor business students during the 2025-2026 school year. The professional-to-student program matches business students with a declared major with a professional mentor for career-focused mentorship, emphasizing professional development and industry insights. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 8.

In this edition of Inside the College, find out more about Siemens' role in the College as she explains how #ClemsonPowersBusiness.

In this edition of Inside the College, find out how Miles' role and experiences impact the college and what is most rewarding about her work.

Dean Wendy York welcomes back our Tigers! Be sure to follow @clemsonbusiness on Instagram to see more!

Check out first day of class photos with our students! Follow us on Facebook to see more.

Join us on campus on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, for a one-on-one session at 9:30 a.m. or a group session at noon to learn more about the full-time MBA programs we offer for recent graduates and part-time programs for working professionals. The events are free, but RSVP as space is limited!

Clemson offers flexible MBA options to fit your schedule and career goals! Meet with our admissions team online via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 12-1:30 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about each program. We'll cover course requirements and the application process to help you choose the right program!

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