Anonymous Gift Supports Clemson Center for China Studies

CLEMSON, SC – April 21, 2009 – An anonymous donor has given $10,000 to the Clemson University Center for China Studies to support the center’s mission and programs.

This gift will assist the College of Business and Behavioral Science in maintaining an international focus at a time when having an international presence is crucial but funding is limited, said Claude Lilly, dean of the college.

The Center for China Studies was formed in 2007 in the College of Business and Behavioral Science to promote a better understanding of the U.S.-China relationship, China’s economic development and its impact on the world. The center sponsors and organizes a variety of programs, including a speaker series that brings various experts on China to the Upstate and campus. The Center for China Studies also assists in arranging scholarships and study abroad programs to provide Clemson students with opportunities to study at top Chinese universities.