Clemson University’s University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC) has become a pillar of development for students to utilize during their time as a Tiger. Clemson’s Student-Athlete Development department, led by Assistant Directors Sable Lee and Anthony Hines, is proud to have helped 24 student-athletes take advantage of the program while continuing to pursue excellence at their sport during the 2020 fall semester.
“I couldn’t be prouder of this group of student-athletes,” said Lee. “Their dedication to their professional growth amid a pandemic is to be recognized and honored. Thank you to ONE Clemson, Dr. Lori Pindar, Robin Bradley, and all of our mentors who made an impact on our student-athletes.”
Out of the 24 graduates from this year’s student-athlete UPIC cohort, 19 were first-time interns. The 24 interns were spread across 15 departments, with opportunities ranging from working with CU Athletic’s Sports Nutrition department to the University’s Presidential Communications Office. Nine different athletic programs were represented by last semester’s cohort, with track and field and rowing leading the way, as the programs had eight and six members, respectively. A contingent of 21 mentors helped the group interns maximize their time throughout the fall semester.
“I am honored to have had the pleasure to work with such an amazing cohort,” said Robin Bradley, a Graduate Assistant within the Student-Athlete Development staff. “They were all dedicated, hard-working, and driven individuals. Each intern was able to gain valuable workplace experiences during a difficult time. They pushed themselves further than they thought and excelled.”
Each intern participated in five professional development sessions throughout the semester, including an end-of-semester presentation in which each intern evaluated and reflected upon their experience throughout the fall.
Last fall’s cohort was selected from a record-setting number of applicants, as 50 student-athletes applied for one of the coveted intern spots.
2020 FALL INTERNS
| Department | Student-Athlete | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics Sports Nutrition | Morgan Johnson | Softball |
| Athletics Sports Nutrition | Zico Campbell | Track and Field |
| Gantt Multicultural Center | Cammy Pereira | Softball |
| Campus Banner + Design | Grace Mattimore | Softball |
| College of Science (Marketing) | Travis Hugg | Track and Field |
| College of Science (Marketing) | Isabella Dudley | Rowing |
| Campus Banner and Design | Juwan Augustin-Mayers | Track and Field |
| Fike Recreation Center | Jacob Edwards | Football |
| Fike Recreation Center | Rayan Holmes | Track and Field |
| Athletics Human Resources | Callista Rice | W Golf |
| Erwin Brand Communications | James Edwards | Football |
| Erwin Brand Communications | Pepper Kolman | Rowing |
| Erwin Brand Communications | Fabian Hewitt | Track and Field |
| Division of Research - Data | Carlos Kelaidis | M Tennis |
| College of Nursing | Katie Mirabella | Rowing |
| CU Life Sciences Outreach Center | Janell Fullerton | Track and Field |
| School of Nursing | Leah Disher | Track and Field |
| Space Management | Darnell Jefferies | Football |
| Space Management | Roje Stona | Track and Field |
| Erwin Brand Communications | Bridget Kane | Rowing |
| CU Life Sciences Outreach Center | Emalie Houk | Rowing |
| Student-Athlete Development | Kaley Wojciechowski | Rowing |
| Presidential Communications Office | Mikayla Hayes | W Basketball |
| US Play Coalition | Aamir Simms | M Basketball |
This spring’s cohort will consist of 21 student-athletes representing eight sports. Nine student-athletes will be returning from the fall at the request of their previous sites.
2021 SPRING INTERNS
| Department | Student-Athlete | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing (Marketing) | Leah M Disher | W Track and Field |
| College of Nursing | Katie Mirabella | Rowing |
| CU Life Sciences Outreach Center | Emalie Houk | Rowing |
| Department of Communications | Bridget Kane | Rowing |
| Student-Athlete Development | Kaley Wojciechowski | Rowing |
| Department of Communications | Pepper Kolman | Rowing |
| Division of Research - Data | Carlos Kelaidis | M Tennis |
| Campus Banner + Design | Ellie Loehrer | Rowing |
| Erwin Brand Communications | Jasmine Lewis | Rowing |
| Athletics Sports Nutrition | Chad Fairey | Baseball |
| College of Science (Marketing) | Isabella Dudley | Rowing |
| US Play Coalition | Haley Schueppert | W Soccer |
| Health Professions Advising | Veronica Fraley | W Track and Field |
| Athletic Facilities | Keco Morrison | M Track and Field |
| Athletic Facilities | Tyrese Burris-Lucas | Football |
| Fike Recreation Center | Mattie McKenzie | Rowing |
| Fike Recreation Center | Nikki Foster | W Track and Field |
| Athletics Sports Nutrition | Nick Eddis | Football |
| Presidential Communications Office | Katie Holmes | Rowing |
| Fire and EMS | Deonte Tolbert | M Track and Field |
| Gantt Multicultural Center | Tylar Bennett | W Basketball |
Clemson’s student-athletes are able to make their transition into careers after sport thanks to ONE Clemson, an organization with the Clemson Alumni Association that serves as a donor to help fund the department’s student-athlete UPIC opportunities.