The Fiercely Forward campaign is propelling the Clemson University Honors College into a bold new era defined by opportunity, innovation, and community. Through the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends, the College is creating life-changing experiences that prepare Honors students to lead with purpose and make a difference across South Carolina and beyond. Gifts to the Honors College fuel scholarships that open doors for exceptional students, create new opportunities to engage faculty, provide research opportunities that cultivate curiosity, and sustain experiential learning programs that spark discovery. Fiercely Forward Campaign Cabinet The Honors College Fiercely Forward Campaign Cabinet is comprised of an inspiring, focused, and engaged group of Clemson alumni, parents, and supporters focused on helping the Honors College empower the next generation of leaders, scholars, and changemakers. • Eric Thome ’00, Charleston, South Carolina (Chair) • Matt Clemmens ’06, Charleston, South Carolina • Clarice Clemmens ’05, Charleston, South Carolina • Emily Douglas , Nashville, Tennessee • Kris Douglas , Nashville, Tennessee • Joseph Godsey ’04, Toronto, Ontario • Asha James , Columbia, South Carolina • David Stalnaker ’84, Dallas, Texas • Eva Stalnaker , Dallas, Texas • Jim Warner ’95, Seneca, South Carolina • Shannon Conner Warner ’95, Seneca, South Carolina Moving Honors Fiercely Forward
Giving Back The Warner family supports Honors student scholarships. For Jim Warner ’95 and Shannon Conner-Warner ’95, Clemson has always been about connection — to people, purpose, and possibility. They strengthened that bond by pledging to match up to $50,000 in new donations for Honors College scholarships, doubling the impact of every contribution and helping ensure every incoming Fall 2025 Clemson Honors student received some level of merit aid. “Shannon and Jim are enthusiastic about the community that the Honors College creates for its students,” said Sarah Winslow, dean of the Clemson University Honors College. “Their gift is one of many ways they make students feel welcomed and supported.” The Warners’ inspiration came from seeing Clemson through the eyes of their daughters, who are both Honors students, and recognizing the power of that community. Longtime Clemson ambassadors, the Warners frequently open their home and tailgate to friends and families, and last fall hosted welcome events for Honors parents during move-in weekend. Their generosity reflects the Clemson spirit of giving — ensuring that future students find the same sense of belonging that has defined their own Clemson Experience. “Donations of any size add up quickly and help us get closer to our matching goal,” said Warner. “Honors really touches more of Clemson than anybody could imagine.”
Jim Warner ‘95 and Shannon Conner-Warner ‘95
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