THE Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Authorizes students to evolve towards innovators, entrepreneurs and managers who thrive on the dynamic global market of ideas. This series of young alumni highlights recent sales graduates who put their education in Clemson to work in a daring and significant way. From their first day on campus to their first big career move, these tigers show the world how Clemson Powers Business.
A Clemson inheritance
Having grown up in Summerton, in South Carolina, Clemson has always felt nearby, in particular with many members of her family who attended the university. May Rogan ’24 was raised around Tiger fans all his life, attending Clemson football matches as long as she can remember. But when the time came to select a college, Clemson was not his first choice.
“I’m actually the one who didn’t want to go to Clemson at the start,” she admits. “Many people in my family had gone there, so I thought I would do something different. But my English teacher at high school made me go on campus. It has changed everything. ”
See Clemson through the eyes of a student helped her make her how much the university had to offer. “There was so much energy and reflection before. I remember seeing the Watt center and hearing about the new business building, and I knew it was a place where great things were going on. ”
Find your shape
Rogan originally thought that agriculture was what she wanted to continue, but she finally landed on graphic communications after sitting on a class with her longtime friend, Ellee. “When (Ellee) invited me to go to class with her, I did not know that it would be exactly what I was looking for,” said Rogan. “I am grateful for her and this experience. This is what convinced me to go to a major in business. ”
When she was in high school, she became interested in photography and Graphic communications The program has taught him much more about photography as well as other design processes such as printing.
The right opportunity at the right time
When his last year took place, Rogan started the job search process. She came across a job for a director of assistant marketing at the South Carolina Waterfowl Association and applied for this. The role turned out to be the perfect choice for her.
“I always knew that I wanted to do something in agricultural marketing. Especially in South Carolina, agriculture is such an important part of life here. ”
The hometown of Rogan is very close to its new job. So close that when she was a child, she actually attended a summer camp organized by the South Carolina Waterofowl Association. “I started going to the Woodie camp when I was little, and it just stuck me,” she said. “It’s funny how I found myself right away where I started, but now in a completely different role.”
Rogan can now create content, tell stories and help promote conservation and education programs through his work.
“It’s really significant to be back in a place that is close to my heart,” she said. “Clemson gave me the tools and skills to walk where I am today,” she explains. “And now I can use these tools to have an impact here at home.”
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