Clemson University College of Education

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

The Learning Sciences M.Ed. program can help you enhance your professional life with the skills to design effective learning environments, assess human learning and positively impact learning in your field. From the classroom to the conference room, this degree equips you for anywhere that learning happens.
You can earn your degree in the #1 online graduate education program in the nation for eight of the last nine years, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Your next opportunity to begin your professional development is right around the corner. Apply by July 1. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4eAiK4F

06/19/2026

Last week, educational leaders from across South Carolina gathered at Clemson University for the Educational Leadership Summer Summit, a day focused on strengthening teaching, leadership and learning. The event featured a panel of Center of Excellence directors, breakout discussions on educator development, literacy, teacher retention and STEM education, a poster session on school improvement and leadership coaching, and research presentations from Ed.D. students and graduates. The day concluded with reflections from change agents across the state, celebrating collaboration, innovation and the shared commitment to advancing education.

06/17/2026

Our Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) program prepares students to drive organizational success through personal growth. Hear how the MHRD degree serves working professionals across a wide a variety of industries.
You can earn your degree in the #1 online graduate education program in the nation for eight of the last nine years, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Your next opportunity to begin your professional development is right around the corner. Apply by June 30 to enroll in the Fall semester. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Qnj9PO

06/15/2026

Congrats to Julianne Wenner for being named as a member of the National Science Teaching Association Leadership Council! The council advises the NSTA board on important external trends, opportunities and threats; creates and nurtures communities at the state level and within professional interests and identifies potential partnerships. Congrats, Julianne!

06/09/2026

The College of Education’s Bachelor of Arts in elementary education degree program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.

Their report details the ways in which Clemson University meets literacy experts' standards for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction. Specifically, this means the program is preparing aspiring teachers in all five components of scientifically based reading instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.

Read more about this accomplishment and find NCTQ's full report at the link below.

The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Clemson University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

06/03/2026

Mandy Vitale ’24, counselor education/student affairs, received the University of North Carolina Wilmington Division of Student Affairs Outstanding Newcomer Award. The award recognizes a staff member who joined the division within the past three years and has made a positive impact through new ideas and perspectives. Vitale serves as coordinator for student community engagement at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Congratulations, Mandy!

05/30/2026

Molly Yonkers ’26, counselor education/student affairs, received the 2026 Palmetto Award for Outstanding Graduate Professional at the NASPA-SC Annual Drive-In Conference. The award recognizes graduate professionals for significant campus contributions, academic achievement and leadership at their institutions. Yonkers was recently hired as assistant director for community engagement in the Gantt Center for Student Experience at Clemson University.

05/29/2026

Tony Cawthon received the Outstanding Service as HESA Faculty Award from NASPA South Carolina. The award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate consistent excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students in higher education and student affairs programs across South Carolina colleges and universities. Recipients are recognized for scholarly achievement, collaboration with students on publications and presentations, and mentorship of students entering the profession.

05/28/2026

Grace Miller ’25, counselor education/student affairs, received the Vice President Award for Excellence from the Division of Student Affairs at Washington and Lee University. The award recognizes an individual who has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the campus community and students’ lives while demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to the profession and Division of Student Affairs. Miller serves as assistant director of fraternity and sorority life.