Met with S.C. Congressional delegation staff to discuss FY25 and FY26 Continuing Resolution and its impact on the university's research priorities. Also met with staff to discuss our FY26 DOD research priority requests.
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss impacts of proposed higher ed policy changes (specifically federal financial aid) contained in the Big Beautiful Bill.
Met with S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss 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.
Met with S.C Congressional delegation to discuss the university's strengths in agricultural research and partnerships that we have in rural S.C. Also discussed USDA's "Advancing Markets for Producers" program and its impact on Clemson and the state.
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 Defense on relevant research. Also discussed potential research partnerships with industry.
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss the need for federal legislation related to a national standard for NIL and college athletics. Also discussed the recently introduced the "SCORE Act" which was recently introduced in the U.S. House.
Met with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss our new College of Veterinary Science which will take our first class in 2026. Discussed opportunities for research and partnerships with USDA and other federal agencies.
Discussed the university's strengths in health/medical related research with Members and staff of the S.C. Congressional delegation. Also, discussed the importance of indirect costs related to this research.
Discussed NSF related university research proposals with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation.
Met with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss impacts of potential changes to immigration/visa policies at the federal level.