Clemson Presidential Search Committee April Update

Clemson University’s Presidential Search Committee met at Clemson MBA on April 9, 2026, to continue its process of identifying the university’s 16th president.

The search committee, led by Committee Chair Cheri Phyfer ’93, M ’99, received an update on interest from executive search firm Funk Associates and began conducting an initial review of a qualified pool of applicants.

“The strong initial interest in this opportunity underscores Clemson’s national reputation and standing as one of the country’s premier public research universities,” said Willie Funk, president of Funk Associates.  

In the coming weeks, the committee will continue its evaluation process and prepare for subsequent stages of engagement and assessment.

Officials said updates will continue to be shared with the Clemson community as the search progresses.