CLEMSON — Clemson University’s Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to approve the appointment of an interim president, establish the presidential search committee and begin the process to hire a national search firm.

As the board formalized next steps in the process to identify Clemson’s 16th president, board chair Kim Wilkerson also recognized and celebrated the retirement of president Jim Clements following 12 years of service.

“Though we will miss Jim’s leadership dearly, Clemson stands in one of its strongest positions ever,” Wilkerson said. “His legacy will serve as a foundation for the next

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