Board of Trustees announces members of Presidential Search Committee; Commencement ceremonies begin today; Hazardous weather guidance

DAILY NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER 17, 2025

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has announced the members of the Presidential Search Committee. Doctoral Commencement is set for 3 p.m. today; Make a plan and review guidance for working during hazardous weather in the event of a closure.

What to know today:

Clemson University’s Board of Trustees announced today the members of the Presidential Search Committee and set its first meeting for Thursday, Dec. 18. The seven-member committee will be chaired by Trustee Cheri Phyfer ’93 and charged with conducting a national search to identify Clemson’s 16th president.

Commencement for bachelor’s and master’s graduates takes place across three ceremonies tomorrow and will be held in Littlejohn Coliseum. All ceremonies are live-streamed by Clemson TV. Doctoral Commencement is set for today at 3 p.m.

- Discover stories from this year’s graduating class about the significant contributions they've made to our state, our nation and our world while at Clemson.

As the winter months grow colder, employees are encouraged to develop a plan and review the provided guidance for working during hazardous weather in the event of a University closure.

NEWS AND UPDATES

In the latest piece for The Conversation, research assistant professor Scott Brame discusses the differences between the two North Poles and how Santa Claus finds his way home to the correct one.

ELEVATE WELL-BEING

The latest “Elevate Well-Being” blog is courtesy of Patricia Whitener, 4-H Natural Resources Programs Leader and Wellness Ambassador for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. Whitener reflects on the importance of land and environmental spaces in enhancing and promoting well-being.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Faculty and graduate students can advance their research innovations and business ideas by joining the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Regional Cohort at Clemson in the spring. The NSF I-Corps Regional Cohort at Clemson is a seven-week course that enables research teams to expand their reach and impact. The deadline to apply is January 7.

To make your tax prep easier and avoid the waste and cost of paper documents, employees can choose to get their W-2 and 1095-C forms electronically instead of by mail. Sign up or change your preference through Employee Self-Service by selecting “Tax Documents.”

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