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Welcome to the official page for Clemson University's Department of Industrial Engineering! This page has been created to keep our friends up to date on current news and happenings and to help connect former students and their classmates. It is a very exciting time to be a Clemson IE and we hope to share news and information about what is going on in the department.
05/20/2026
Our Spring 2026 Clemson IE newsletter is here! 🧡💜
This issue features national rankings, student and faculty recognition, IISE honors, faculty research, undergraduate research opportunities, recruitment highlights and more.
Check it out at the link in our bio.
05/20/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Tucker, who received the Dr. Hamed K. Eldin Outstanding Early Career IE in Academia Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers.
Presented during the 2026 IISE Annual Conference and Expo in Arlington, Texas, the award recognizes early career IISE members in academia who demonstrate outstanding achievement in education, leadership, professionalism and contributions to industrial engineering.
Dr. Tucker’s recognition was part of an exciting IISE season for Clemson IE, with students and faculty earning national honors. Read more at the link in our bio.
05/09/2026
Congratulations to the Clemson Industrial Engineering Class of 2026! 🎓
This spring, Clemson IE proudly celebrated:
• 72 bachelor’s graduates
• 28 master’s graduates
• 2 Ph.D. graduates
We are excited to see the impact these Tigers will make in industry, research, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and beyond.
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. 🧡🐅
ClassOf2026
04/30/2026
Celebrating excellence in Clemson Industrial Engineering 👏
At our 2026 End of Year Celebration, we recognized three outstanding alumni as IE Inspiring Excellence Alumni Award recipients:
🔶 John Harris – Distinguished Alumni
🔶 Jeff Powell – Distinguished Alumni
🔶 Whit Fanning – Young Alumni
From global leadership and advanced analytics to consulting and mentorship, these alumni reflect the impact and versatility of industrial engineering.
🔗 Read more about their stories through the link in our bio
We look forward to continuing to celebrate their achievements in the weeks ahead.
04/15/2026
Today we’re celebrating those who support Industrial Engineering at Clemson University🧡
Thank you to everyone who gives their time, talent, and treasure to our department. Your generosity creates opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.
We’re grateful for the impact you make every day.
04/07/2026
let’s gooo 📈
04/07/2026
let’s gooo 📈
01/27/2026
🎉 Big news for Clemson IE!
Our online Master’s in IE has been ranked No. 11 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
This recognition reflects what our students experience every day: a flexible, high-impact program designed for professionals ready to lead in complex systems and decision-making environments.
👉 Learn more about Clemson IE’s Online Master’s program through the link in our bio.
12/16/2025
The Department of Industrial Engineering honors Clemson IE alumni whose contributions to the IE profession, personal achievements, career accomplishments, and support of others exemplify what the department hopes for and expects of its alumni.
Please visit the link in our bio to view award criteria and to make your submission. Nominations close on January 30th, 2026.
12/03/2025