You can make a powerful difference in our University’s future by including Clemson in your estate plans.
Your Legacy is our Future
Establishing a legacy by including Clemson as a beneficiary of your estate plans will impact generations of Clemson students, faculty, and staff by enhancing learning perpetuity. Generally, assets are used to establish endowed funds that can be dedicated to support Clemson in the way that follows your estate plan instructions. Our Planned Giving team will quickly and confidentially provide gift illustrations and the language needed to ensure your wishes are realized. We are here to serve you with expertise and partnerships as you explore the impact you can make at Clemson — today, tomorrow and forever.
Donor Impact
Learn more about how Clemson donors are impacting our University through their thoughtful acts of giving.
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Having someone to talk to is very important when you get old.When Lorynn "Tootsie" Pinson talks about her late husband, Marvin J. Pinson '46, she is quick to describe him as a well-respected leader who was dedicated to education and helping others.
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They've only just begun.Jim and Jane Reeves support mechanical engineers through annual and planned gifts.
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Providing a future Clemson students can count onMemorial Stadium. Clemson versus the University of South Carolina. Tied game. Stewart and Michelle Hurst were sitting in seats 27 and 25 (their respective ages)...
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Dedication to Higher EducationService and dedication - these are principles Dr. Louis Williams and his wife Elise have always lived by. Dr. Williams, a native of Abbeville, served honorably...
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Florida CEO Showers Clemson with Charitable Lead TrustWilliam "Bill" M. Cobb of Jacksonville, Florida, never made it to college for financial reasons, but he certainly made up for...
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Rhonda Aull Hyde to Create Endowment for First-Generation StudentsThe students who walk the grounds of Clemson today may not realize the impact the university will have in their lifetime, but for those alumni who...
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Retired Chemical Engineer Funds Endowment to Help Students Stay in SchoolRetired chemical engineer Jeffrey Gude knows the value of hard work and financial assistance when it comes to education.
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From Student to Professor, Todd Schweisinger Works to Fund A Gift of PerpetuityHumility is a trait that cannot be taught; it is learned through experience and an inner desire to help others more than ourselves.
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Retired Teacher Honors Parents and Future Teachers with EndowmentIt is heartwarming to talk to families who are close in spirit and in their goals.
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Martha Grigsby Honors Those Who Changed The Course Of Her LifeMartha Callahan Grigsby is a woman always on the move.
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Clemson Couple's Generosity And The Value Of "Hands On" Learning Inspires Charitable Remainder TrustClemson Couple's Generosity And The Value Of "Hands On" Learning Inspires Charitable Remainder TrustAppropriately, Butch and Joy Ferree describe their lives in Clemson and their involvement with Clemson University as "pure joy."
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Father Keeps Daughter's Memory Alive Through Growing EndowmentHow one handles loss is a test of strength and courage. Alumnus Stephen S. McCrorey '65 took loss and transformed it into a lasting legacy for his only child.
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One Gift Leads to Another for Alumnus Wayne Ouzts '61People give when their hearts are touched in a meaningful way, and Wayne Ouzts '61, is no exception. His relationship to Clemson and to those that helped him...
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A legacy of service, hard work and dedicationEducation at Clemson did not come easy for Major David W.E. Black. During summer breaks, he worked at textile mills and in a toy store in addition...
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Fabric of LifeClemson alumnus Paul Barnett will give need-based students great opportunities.
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Turning passion into purpose.Emily Peek arrived at Clemson as a math major in 1968 - one of the few Clemson women entering the field of...
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The Power to TransformPassion - it's what drives an individual in their success personally and professionally. Melinda E. Chappell's passion...
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Pulling TogetherThe staff of the Clemson Alumni Association has selected Raymond H. Anderson, Jr. of North Charleston to receive the 2018...
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Power CouplePower couple - there is no other way to describe John and Laurie Gutshaw. Long before they even met, John and Laurie both relished...
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Changing CoursesOrange and white confetti was raining down. Clemson Tigers were arm-in-arm, swaying as the Tiger Band played the alma mater. National Champions was...
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A Labor of LoveDavid Lyle donates his time, as well as his resources, to honor Clemson University students - past and present - who also felt called to serve their country.
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Big DreamsKaren Bobo is helping students in need through a bequest for scholarships.
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Creativity Meets DisciplineThe Clemson Experience is a lifetime connection - one that Russell "Rip" Parks has proudly chosen to embody. He cherishes the skills and abilities he learned...
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Standing On Shoulders of StrangersAttending college is a transformative experience. It is four years of new experiences, challenging academics and personal growth. For Michael Puldy '84, this was...
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A Lifetime Connection to ClemsonGrowing up as a child in the small town of Cowpens, South Carolina, Gwen Shoneke always cherished her grandfather's Clemson beanie cap and colorful stories about his time as a student at the University...
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A Piece of HomeGiving - it also means caring. That is what the Clemson Family does - they give, and they care. It doesn't matter how large or small. Because the small gifts add up to...
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A ring of historyThe Clemson ring brings Tigers together in extraordinary ways, but it also represents a piece of every Clemson family's history.
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A Bond Among TigersThe true spirit of a Clemson Tiger is loyal, fierce, generous, honorable and passionate – all characteristics that Margaret Segars Bond, '84, embodies.
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Swimming toward LIFEIt only takes a moment to change a life. Jessica Weitz is a testament to this. A lifelong competitive swimmer, Jessica's experience working with special needs...
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Fulfilling DreamsThe story of Clemson is inextricably bound by the influence of a woman – Anna Calhoun Clemson. After Anna passed away, the estate fell into the possession of...
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Leading the Way ForwardRetired from 40 years of dedicated and faithful service to the University, Jack McKenzie continues to build upon the foundation of service he began many years ago...
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Helping Others Bring Change to the WorldSince 1993, Bill and Susan Orr's generous gifts to the University have made and continue to make a difference for generations of Clemson Tigers...
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The Legacy of a Clemson "Renaissance Man"The late William C. Nettles, Jr. of Salem, South Carolina, known fondly to many friends and colleagues as "Bill," is remembered as a true "Renaissance man...
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Fueling future generations of FIRSTSAspiring to be first is inherent in many of us. It is a goal worth pursuing; however, it is not without difficulties. For first-generation students, college comes with...
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Honoring Clemson's Land-Grant Mission through Time, Talent and TreasuresW. Kirby Player, Ph.D. knows firsthand what it means to describe Clemson as "home." He has called this university "home" for as long as he can remember.
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Planting the Seeds for the FutureClemson's proud tradition of military excellence dates back to its founding as a military school for cadets seeking the highest academic excellence. In 1916, ROTC was...
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A Hearty Harvest for the Future"With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see." These words from Ella Wheeler Wilcox, an author and a poet, ring especially true when...
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A Season of Giving. A Lifetime of Impact.The most meaningful gifts are those made from the heart. Tom and Karen Chapman are intentional about supporting programs that have immediate impact on others...
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Shining a Light on OthersWhen Charles '84 and Rhonda Cooper enter a room, it lights up. Their zest for life and love of Clemson is palpable...
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The Love in These Hills"There is something in these hills that brings together and binds together and holds together men and women of all persuasions, of all heights, sizes, weights, and cultural backgrounds..."
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Empowering the Next GenerationEmpowerment is described as "the process of becoming stronger or more confident." Members of the Clemson Family are known for lifting our fellow Tigers — from their time as students throughout their journey as alumni...
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Experiments and experiencesSteve and Sarah Creager make planned gift to establish speaker series for chemistry.
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Rick Erwin - Relationships: The Ties That BindOur relationships define us. As the old saying goes, "You are who you surround yourself with." For all of Rick Erwin's life, he has been surrounded by people who made him (in his words) "better"-from his family and extended Clemson Family to his friends and business partners.
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Serving with a PurposeA leader is someone who ignites passion and motivation in others. Great leaders are intelligent, honest, authentic, empowering, flexible and inspirational.
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Top-notch support from top-notch TigersEvery August, you will see cars and trucks parked curbside; family and friends moving boxes; and students reuniting with old and new friends. It marks the beginning of the Fall semester - a new academic year.
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The Magic of GivingJames (Jim) Salamony '69 describes his Clemson degree as a "magic carpet - transporting him through a life of tremendous opportunities and happiness.
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Nelson O'Bryan - "Keep Your Eyes Open."Nelson O'Bryan '67 has a piece of advice to share: "Keep your eyes open." It's something he would specifically encourage Clemson students to do - and it's also...
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Vincie Albritton - "Be Prepared for the Yes"Growing up as a "military brat" was both a blessing and a curse according to Vincie Albritton '84. "Home was more like a suitcase rather...
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Mike Cheatham — Coming home to shake the SouthlandThe new academic year is well underway, and fall is in the air. A new season of Clemson Football has officially begun, and our football players aren’t the only ones preparing throughout the week, rain...
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A Clemson Legacy Takes Root – Seeds Planted Early Take HoldDavid Price's '79 connection to Clemson University runs deep, rooted in family tradition and a profound...
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Lee and Janice Ayers Interview - 09/07/23"Anything you give back to, you will get more than you give." "How will you honor the institution that educated you?" That is the question that Lee Ayers...
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Al and Evelyn BerryAl Berry '65 tells the story of how coming to Clemson changed the course of his life. “I still get tears in my eyes when I think of how I, a farm boy from Saluda...
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William "Bill" Sturgis ’57Over the years, Clemson has been blessed with great leadership and one that comes to mind often is William "Bill" Sturgis '57, who was a devoted member of the Clemson Family.
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Aleda Jo Howard '83"You never know in life what experiences will open doors." Back in the late 1970s, Aleda Jo Howard '83, known to her family and close...
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