Clemson University

Met with S.C. Congressional delegation staff to discuss FY25 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 budget cuts to federal agencies on the university and higher education institutions.

Met with S.C. Congressional delegation to discuss CU's strengths in electrical grid security research specifically the capabilities that exist at our energy innovation center.

Met with S.C Congressional delegation to discuss the university's strengths in agricultural research and partnerships that we have in rural S.C.

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.

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.

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.

Discussed with staff from the S.C. Congressional delegation issues related to VA tuition payments being processed in a timely matter for our student veterans.