Each year, the Clemson Young Alumni Council recognizes ten outstanding individuals for their impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors. The honor is given to those individuals who exemplify Clemson University’s core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.

Photographer-turned-automotive engineer Caleb Dorr’s pursuit of a degree has included capturing many small moments along the way to arriving at the big one: graduation.

Maya and Marena Landeo, twins from Charleston, South Carolina, developed a fascination with art and design as children by watching the eclectic lineup of animated shows on the Cartoon Network.

Walker Green spends part of his day behind the wheel of a CATbus, navigating campus routes and student schedules. Outside his shifts, the mechanical engineering senior is preparing for a very different road ahead — law school. 

The Nathanael Greene Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored a team of Clemson University faculty and staff for their historic preservation efforts. 

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Wister Austin Martin, Jr. of Greenville, SC was an engineering major who attended Clemson College for a single semester during the 1936-37 academic year.

On May 8, 2026, Jason LeMay will walk across the stage and receive a diploma from Clemson University — a feat he set out to accomplish almost 28 years ago. 

Score Clemson memorabilia and exclusive experiences. Treat yourself while helping students achieve their Clemson dreams. The clock is ticking —  the auction closes May 7 at 8 p.m.