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Welcome to Land Grant Day at Memorial Stadium. As we celebrate the start of the 2025 football season, we also reflect on Clemson University’s mission to serve our state, driving impact and innovation for South Carolinians.
Achieving Thomas Green Clemson’s vision of “a high seminary of learning” to develop “the material resources of the state” for the people of South Carolina is the mission that binds together researchers, teachers and faculty members at Clemson every day. United in the pursuit of this vision, Clemson employees and strategic partners collaborate to elevate South Carolina’s economy, people, education and industries.
An independent economic impact study released at the winter quarterly Board of Trustees meeting in February detailed the university’s statewide economic impact at $6.4 billion, including operations, capital investment, workforce development, athletics events and student and visitor spending.
Every dollar South Carolina invests in Clemson University generates $35 in economic output, according to an independent report prepared by Econsult Solutions Inc.
The assessment reinforces Clemson’s role as a major driver of economic growth and workforce development and solidifies the institution’s commitment to its mission of teaching, research and service. The total economic output resulted in 37,100 jobs statewide and generated $114.4 million in annual state tax revenue, contributing to the state’s economy.
“Since Clemson’s doors opened in 1889, our university has strived to provide high-quality education and impactful research to the citizens of the state of South Carolina, and our land-grant mission also drives us to improve the lives and economic prosperity of our state,” said Clemson University President Jim Clements. “Through our combined efforts in all 46 counties across the state, Clemson is elevating South Carolina to new heights.”
Beyond South Carolina, Clemson’s total economic impact reaches $10.6 billion nationwide, supporting 54,000 jobs across the United States and driving innovation through its top-tier R1 research institution status.
Aggregate activity generated by Clemson athletics results in $217 million in total economic impact within the state and almost $247 million with the United States.
R&D ACTIVITIES
The university has doubled its research activity since 2013, reporting more than $334 million in research and development…
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