Home Care In Clemson, SC

Building a college from the ground up is a monumental task. From construction, to hiring, to student recruiting, to curriculum development, there are many moving parts.

While the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is tucked in its temporary offices in the Hendrix Student Center, the faculty and staff have made major progress on mapping out what the first and second-year curriculum will look like. Led by the Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sarah Swofford, the team is charting a course for the future of animal care in South Carolina and beyond.

“Building a curriculum is always hard,” said Swofford. “However, this is the most interesting and exciting curriculum development process that I’ve ever been involved with, and it’s such a pleasure to work with faculty who are so dedicated to both veterinary medicine and to the principles of good teaching.”

With walls covered in calendars and colorful Post-it notes, they’re designing Clemson’s veterinary medicine curriculum from scratch, guided by the American Association of Veterinary Medical College’s Competency-Based Veterinary Education framework. This will be a dynamic and hands-on guide for our first class of veterinarians through all four years of their Clemson journey of earning their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

It’s a simple visualization of something extraordinary: history in the making. Every note represents hours of collaboration, innovation and professional expertise. This represents the foundation of a program built to prepare the next generation of veterinarians to serve animals, communities and our world…coming together one colorful Post-it note at a time.

“These dedicated faculty members are planning courses that they’ll teach together as a team, and it’s been so much fun to hear them arrange who’s going to teach different parts of the content across courses,” said Swofford. “They are ‘biting at the bit’ to have our first class of students here, and so am I! It’s such a gift to be a part of building Clemson’s first veterinary curriculum, and I feel so honored to get to facilitate our faculty as they create this innovative educational experience for our students.”

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CLEMSON, S.C. - While one big game remains on the traditional American football calendar for the season, Clemson University just unveiled its slate of games for 2026. The Tigers will play seven games inside the friendly confines of Death Valley. Some notable opponents include the current College Football Playoff national runner-ups.

Once again, the season opens ‌with a battle of the Tigers when Dabo Swinney's team visits LSU on Sept. 5. One week later, they will play their first home game of 2026 when the Georgia Southern Eagles come to town. This will be Clemson's first game against Georgia Southern since 2018. That was also the last time they won a national championship.

Sept. 19 ACC play opens up when Bill Belichick makes his first trip to Clemson as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. That game heads into a short week that features the longest trip of the season, when they travel to California to battle the Bears on Friday the 25th. October opens up with a home date against the national runner-up Miami Hurricanes, followed by a bye week.

After the bye, the Tigers will host a pair of home games against Charleston Southern on Oct. 17, followed by a visit from Virginia Tech on the 24th. Halloween night will feature a trip to Tallahassee and Florida State and then a trip to Syracuse. Nov. 14, Clemson looks to get some revenge against Georgia Tech, who knocked them off last year.

Then on Nov. 21, it's the final road trip of the season as they head to Durham to face the reigning ACC champion Duke Blue Devils. Finally on Nov. 28, it's the annual Palmetto Bowl as the South Carolina Gamecocks will look to make it three wins in a row at Memorial Stadium. Times for the games will be announced later in the season.

2026 Clemson Football Schedule **Home games are BOLDED; all games are on Saturdays unless otherwise noted**

*Game subject to flex scheduling. The game’s selection for Friday or Saturday will be announced at a later date.

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) officials recently shared information about the ongoing measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina that is centered primarily in Spartanburg County.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness that causes high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, followed within several days later by a characteristic rash. In some cases, it can cause severe disease and even be life-threatening. Measles poses a significant threat to public health, and each case is taken seriously and investigated. It is important to take steps to protect yourself and the community. The MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccine remains the best available protective measure.

If there is a case of measles connected with a Clemson University campus, DPH will require proof of immunity from individuals who have been exposed in order to avoid quarantine lasting 21 days after last exposure. Now is a good time to verify with your healthcare provider that you are immune and your vaccination records are available and updated. Please take the time to read the University’s measles update for more information and frequently asked questions.

Documentation of immunity includes:

*If you do not have copies of your vaccination records or are unsure if you previously were infected, it is safe to receive an additional dose of MMR vaccine and is often easier and cheaper than having a blood antibody test performed. The MMR vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or immunocompromised people, and consultation with your healthcare provider is recommended for certain other groups of people.

A person infected with measles is contagious beginning four days prior to rash onset, through four days after the rash appears. Isolation of an actively infectious case lasts until four full days have passed after the onset of the rash, and dates of isolation are determined by DPH. Quarantine for measles is reserved for exposed individuals without documented immunity and lasts for 21 days after last exposure per DPH guidelines. If a person without documented immunity receives a dose of MMR vaccine within 72 hours after exposure, they do not have to quarantine.

STUDENTS

All students enrolled at Clemson, with the exception of those enrolled in online courses only, are required to show proof of two MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccines unless approved for an exemption (e.g. medical or religious reasons). However, students who do not have demonstrated immunity, including those with medical or religious exemptions, must quarantine for 21 days if directed to do so by DPH following exposure to a contagious person. Students who previously filed an exemption may choose to be vaccinated if desired.

Individuals who have not yet submitted proof of immunity can review the University’s immunization requirements on the Student Health Services website. Resources are available at Redfern Health Center on main campus or at DPH health departments and/or community pharmacies across the state. More information is available on the Student Health Services immunization home page.

FACULTY AND STAFF

Faculty and staff are not currently required to show proof of immunity outside of a few, select departments. If an employee is exposed and unable to produce proof of immunity, they must quarantine for 21 days as directed by DPH. Please note immunizations are widely available in the community.

Following the highly-publicized controversy surrounding potential conflicts of interest between Clemson University and a private housing development in Upstate South Carolina, a state senator has asked for an investigation into the school’s actions.

Clemson and its former President Jim Clements, who abruptly retired in December, faced criticism late last year for the connections between the university and a large development in Oconee County known as the Newry Project, which is one county over from Pickens County, where Clemson University is located.

Clements, along with university board member and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, both sat on the board of United Homes Group, a Columbia-based company that had proposed the development and financially benefited from their stakes in the company. Both stepped down from their position on Oct. 20.

The university has denied any affiliation, financial stake or involvement in the Newry Project, which is called the Newry Project.

Sen. Thomas Alexander, R-Oconee, wrote Inspector General Brian Lamkin on Tuesday, asking that he examine the controversy to determine whether Clemson had complied with South Carolina law and its own policies, and what lessons either the board of trustees or the General Assembly can learn.

“I want to be clear that this referral should not be read as expressing any concern that Clemson University, its board members, or its employees acted improperly or unethically,” Alexander wrote. “I have examined the materials myself, and my request is not predicated on any belief that a legal or ethical violation occurred.”

Alexander, a Clemson alum, wrote that he believes in the importance of Clemson maintaining its well-earned reputation. Such a review, he said, would either confirm the university’s claims regarding the Newry project, or identify areas where practices fell short.

“We remain committed to transparency and will provide our full cooperation through this review process and the conclusion it will bring,” Robert Jones, Clemson’s interim president, wrote to faculty on Wednesday. “We assure you that Clemson remains steadfast in its commitment to openness and integrity throughout this review. Our goal is to provide clarity and maintain the trust of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and broader community.”

The State has reached out the state’s Office of the Inspector General.

“Your independent review is in the best interest of the public and of Clemson University, so that necessary work can proceed with the confidence of the public or, if warranted, appropriate changes can be made moving forward,” Alexander wrote.

COLUMBIA — The heads of South Carolina’s two legislative bodies are calling for an inquest into potential ties between Clemson University and a massive development proposal that has embroiled the school’s leadership in allegations of conflict of interest.

In a Jan. 14 statement, House Speaker Murrell Smith said the chamber, in consultation with Senate President Thomas Alexander, formally requested that the S.C. Office of Inspector General perform an “independent review of matters related to the Newry Development project in Oconee County.”

The Newry development is a planned 5,200-unit development on 600 acres at a rural site located several miles from Clemson that once included a satellite campus for the university.

James Clements, who retired as Clemson president with time still left on his contract at the end of December, and university trustee Nikki Haley both served as board members of United Housing Group. The firm has ties to the development group involved with the Newry project. That connection drew the critical eye of Oconee County leaders who pushed back against the plans and political pressure applied by a developer involved.

Both Clements and Haley have denied any involvement in the deal.

The two resigned from UHG on Oct. 20, just as the county’s concerns began to air.

In his letter, Smith said that House and Senate leaders “joined in emphasizing that the request is not an allegation of wrongdoing, but rather a proactive and responsible step to ensure transparency, maintain public trust, and provide clarity for all parties involved.“

In response, Clemson issued a statement saying the university will “cooperate fully” with the review.

“We are confident the review will confirm that Clemson acted appropriately,” the statement said. “We entered into no transactions or agreements for this project and ended all engagement on a potential research park with the Newry Development in November 2024.”

The statement further said that the university has shared information on involvement and made public records available, including creating a website to explain its position.

Last fall, Oconee leaders, spearheaded by Council Chairman Matt Durham, formally requested that Alexander initiate an investigation for the sake of transparency.

“For months, our community has asked reasonable questions and received an ever changing narrative from Clemson University and United Homes Group,” Durham said in response to the announcement. “I’m grateful that Speaker Murrell Smith and Senate President Thomas Alexander agree the right next step is an independent review by the Inspector General. Now that an independent review is underway, I respect the process and will let it do its work. Oconee County deserves clear answers.”

The announcement is the culmination of months of debate, calls for transparency, requests for records through the Freedom of Information Act and a concerted public relations campaign by the university to quell allegations that a developer tried leverage political clout to ram through the project that would have significantly expanded the school’s footprint.

The development is one that Clemson today says it evaluated and moved on from.