| DAILY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 15, 2026
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Good morning! The University shares an update regarding measles in the Upstate. Learn how a faculty member's research aids in spacecraft safety; Public Safety will host a polar plunge fundraiser next month to benefit Special Olympics South Carolina.
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State Department of Public Health officials recently shared information about the ongoing measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina, centered primarily in Spartanburg County. Read the University’s measles update for more information and frequently asked questions.
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Yuhao Xu, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is establishing a national reputation for his research into the mechanisms of combustion and fire in the microgravity environment of space — a crucial component of spacecraft safety as humankind works to explore our solar system.
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During the Emeritus College Holiday Market and Social last month, Victoria (Vicki) Gillis, Professor Emerita of Literacy, awarded a Quilt of Valor to Larry Grimes, Professor Emeritus of Applied Economics and Statistics, for his service in the Navy — and part of a journey from their first meeting as high schoolers to the present as fellow Clemson emeriti.
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Public Safety and campus and local partners will be "Freezin' for a Reason" on Sunday, February 22, as the Clemson Polar Plunge returns to the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics South Carolina. Start fundraising now to be eligible to participate.
Faculty and staff have access to the complete Adobe Creative Cloud – a suite of software that includes titles focused on photography, video, audio and design. Popular titles include Photoshop, Audition, InDesign and Premiere Pro, which can be activated on two computers simultaneously.
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| Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 19 (University closed)
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