CLEMSON — Clemson University will hold its May commencement ceremonies in Greenville this year, president Jim Clements announced last week.

In an update sent out Friday afternoon, Clements discussed commencement plans.

University officials had hoped to hold the ceremonies on campus, for the benefit of students, families and the area economy, Clements said.

“We know that our already hard-hit local business community depends on the economic activity generated by the event,” he said.

Health and safety considerations dictated moving the May

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