CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

EDU · Education

Continue to meet with staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss impacts of higher ed policy changes that resulted from passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Continue to meet with staff S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss competitive proposals related to CU's strengths in electrical grid security and nuclear-related research specifically the capabilities that exist at our energy innovation center in North Charleston and on the main campus. Discussed the recent NSF Engines award that CU received with UNC Charlotte and others.

AGR · Agriculture

Met with S.C Congressional delegation to discuss the university's strengths in agricultural research and partnerships that we have in rural S.C. Continued to discuss CDS requests submitted for consideration in FY27 Ag Approps bill.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Met with S.C. Congressional delegation staff to discuss FY27 Appropriations process and priority programmatic requests. Also discussed Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests with delegation staff.

DEF · Defense

Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss and show how the university is working directly with the Department of War on relevant research. Also discussed potential research partnerships with industry.

SPO · Sports/Athletics

Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss the need for federal legislation related to a national standard for college athletics - specifically the Protect College Sports Act and how proposed language in the bill could impact the future of CU Athletics.

ANI · Animals

Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss our new College of Veterinary Science which officially welcomed its first class this semester. Discussed opportunities for research and partnerships with USDA and other federal agencies.

HCR · Health Issues

Discussed the university's strengths in health/medical related research with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation. Also discussed competitive grant opportunities related to this research.

SCI · Science/Technology

Discussed NSF related university research proposal (NSF Engine) with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation to explain the recent award and CU's role in the team proposal. Also, discussed opportunities to leverage this award with complimentary competitive grant opportunities.