Happy New Year from Public Services Activities

bitter melon

Bitter melon may provide treatment for diabetes

Diabetes ranks seventh among the causes of death in South Carolina. And the numbers are bound to rise until the state can stem the tide of obesity, which can spur the onset of the disease. Chittaranjan Kole is studying bitter melon, which is used as a health food and medicine in countries ranging from China to Brazil.

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Scholars study economic dev.

The Pee Dee Regional Scholars program has brought five sophomore students together as an interdisciplinary creative inquiry team to learn about economic development in the nine-county region. The two-year program assists students from the area with scholarships and paid summer internships in Clemson Extension offices or in nonprofit organizations in the Pee Dee-Grand Strand region.

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man on a pontoon boat showing children a turtle

4-H20 teaches value of clean water

Pollution of our lakes, rivers and streams continues to be a concern in our state. Education is the key to teach children the consequences of not keeping our waters clean. Twenty children, ages 10-12, attended a week-long camp at Lake Murray in Lexington County this summer. The camp combined outdoor adventures in and on the water with classroom activities, sports, homework and lessons on the history of Lake Murray...

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What is PSA?

“As a land-grant university, Clemson is part of a national system created by the U.S. Congress to improve the quality of life for citizens in every state through teaching, research and outreach.

While faculty members teach Clemson students, the university’s statewide network of Public Service Activities (PSA) conducts research and outreach programs to improve the quality of life for citizens in South Carolina.”

Dr. John Kelly
VP for Public Service & Agriculture