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Clemson Alumni

Are Coming Home Each year, more and more alumni return to the designed to be a gathering place that reflects the rich

For Good! Clemson area for a different reason: to put down heritage of Clemson University and the Upstate of South
roots. Alumni aren’t just moving to the area out of a
Carolina. Patrick Square brings more of the University
sense of nostalgia for the “good old days” as university to the neighborhood through the Charles K. Cheezem
Every major college or university likely students. Increasingly, alumni are recognizing that Education Center, where Clemson’s Osher Lifelong
believes it has the best alumni in the the area is a great place to retire or raise a family. The Learning Institute (OLLI) offers classes for seasoned
Clemson area boasts a wide range of recreational adults on a variety of topics.
nation. Clemson is certainly making a
amenities that cater to residents of all ages. From
case for a spot at the top. For many alumni, the decision to move back to the area
beautiful parks and scenic trails to golf courses and
is as much about what they can give as what they can
More than 180,000 in number, Clemson alumni recreational centers, there are ample opportunities to
get. Companies such as Barrier Island Engineering, a
can be found across the United States and around stay active and enjoy outdoor activities.
civil engineering design and consulting firm founded
the world. Many enjoy opportunities to return to
Retirees will find access to quality healthcare, social on James Island in Charleston, recently opened an
campus to reconnect with former classmates
opportunities geared toward seniors, and the safety office in Patrick Square. The firm’s co-founder, Andy
and old friends, to cheer on the Tigers, and to
and security of small-town life. Younger families find the Bajoczky, a Clemson alumnus, is leading the new office.
introduce their children to the University, hoping area boasts excellent schools, thriving business and Part of the firm’s strategy for the new office is to invite
they might carry on the tradition of attending this healthcare sectors, and affordable real estate. Alumni of interns from Clemson University and actively recruit new
vibrant institution. any age will find a warm and welcoming community to graduates. This strategy will also encourage some of the
return to, both on and off campus. University’s best and brightest to stay and build a career
While some college communities experience
in the Clemson area.
considerable friction between the college and the Communities like Patrick Square offer flexible home
local community, that is not the case for Clemson. choices, from townhomes to villas to custom homes, The notably loyal nature of Clemson alumni makes it
providing options for single adults, couples, and families. easy to attract them back to the community. According
The Princeton Review recently named Clemson
University first in the nation for Town and Gown Just three miles from Clemson University, Patrick to Clemson Alumni Association Executive Director Wil
Square is a walkable, multi-generational neighborhood Brasington, “Clemson University remains blessed to
Relations. With strong ties fostered during their
with a strong sense of community. The new town have such a loyal and passionate group of alumni. We
time on campus, many Clemson alumni are now
center boasts best-in-class restaurants, shops, and are proud to serve as the conduit to their alma mater,
seeing the personal value in the “Town” side of
businesses situated in a safe, vibrant setting. It is creating new connections and re-establishing old ties, all
the equation.
also home to the Inn at Patrick Square, a luxury hotel the while strengthening the bonds of the alumni family.”
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