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DECEMBER 8, 2025
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Good morning! Joseph Ryan has earned one of the University's highest faculty honors. A professor sets his sights on developing the next generation of batteries; The Elevate Well-Being blog celebrates an anniversary and looks ahead to 2026.
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Clemson faculty have awarded Joseph Ryan the Class of ’39 Award for Excellence. The Sue Stanzione Distinguished Professor in the College of Education, Ryan is the founder and executive director of ClemsonLIFE™, one of the premier post-secondary education programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Dong Hou (right), assistant professor of materials science and engineering, has set his research on developing next-generation batteries that would be safer, longer-lasting and more sustainable than those currently in use.
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Clemson University scientists, led by assistant professor and Extension specialist Zee Ahmed, have begun the first publicly available chemical trial aimed at controlling two-spot cotton leafhopper infestations in hibiscus plants, a major step toward protecting the ornamental horticulture industry.
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In the latest Elevate Well-Being blog, Anna Fitch Courie reflects on the two-year anniversary of the series and looks ahead to 2026, emphasizing the importance of connection within the community.
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- The city of Clemson is offering free parking throughout downtown Clemson (including the city's parking garages) through Tuesday, January 6, 2026. While the cost of parking has been lifted for the holiday season, the two-hour time limit remains in effect.
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