44 Clemson student-athletes set to graduate

by CU Athletic Communications - Thu May 12 09:45:44 GMT-04:00 2022

CLEMSON, S.C. – Forty-Four student-athletes and 32 students in support roles and spirit squads are set to earn degrees during Clemson University’s Commencement ceremonies on May 12 and 13. The ceremonies are set to take place in Littlejohn Coliseum.

Ten athletic programs are represented among the graduates, including nine from the football program and nine from rowing. Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Softball, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, and Track & Field are also represented. Two members of the 2021 ACC Regular-Season Champion Softball program, Marissa Guimbarda and Bailey Taylor, are each earning master’s degrees.

Golfer Jacob Bridgeman, the No. 2 ranked player in the nation and ACC Player of the Year, will cross the stage just a week after making his debut on the PGA TOUR. Second-Team All-Conference performer Jordan McFadden, as well as Drew Swinney, son of head coach Dabo Swinney, are among the May graduates. Zico Campbell, one of the top shot-putters in school history is also on the list.

Clemson’s Graduation Success Rate (GSR) has been at 91 percent or above for seven consecutive cohorts. In the most recent cohort, Clemson set a school-record 95 percent GSR.

List of anticipated May Graduates:

Chad Fairey

Bryar Hawkins

Jackson Lindley

Mac Starbuck

Parker Fox

Jordan McFadden