Congratulations to the Clemson University Class of 2026! Your hard work, resilience, and spirit have brought you to this remarkable milestone. As you begin your next chapter, know that the Clemson family will always be cheering you on. Go Tigers! 🐅
Met the King of Country back in 2018 before Clemson took care of business in the Cotton Bowl. 🏆 Can’t wait to see him again tonight in Death Valley. Going to be a special night! 🐅🤠🎶
As I reflect on the last 12 years in my final day as president, I’m reminded that serving Clemson has truly been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I am endlessly grateful to our students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters who make this University such a special place.
Together, we achieved record applications, enrollment, retention rates, graduation rates, research funding and philanthropy — leaving a lasting, positive impact on Clemson and the state of South Carolina for generations to come.
I have loved serving as a university president. It is an exciting role, but also a physically taxing one. I need to focus on my health so that I can continue serving our Clemson Family in new ways – including returning as a member of our faculty. Clemson is home for us and I look forward to spending more time with my family and being involved in our community.
Thank you for allowing me to serve the Clemson Family. Go Tigers!
From my first commencement as president in 2014 to this final one in 2025, celebrating our graduates has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Each moment represents years of hard work, growth and determination — and the start of something new. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
