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First responders from the Clemson area have participated in the annual 9/11 memorial stair climb each year since 2022.

‘Remember 9/11 with the spirit of 9/12’: The history of Clemson’s Memorial Stadium Stair Climb

Emma Bulman, Art Editor September 18, 2025

Clemson University’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb has become a powerful way for students and community members to reflect on the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. The event asks participants to climb the steps...

Police officers climb Memorial Stadium's stairs to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Clemson hosts 3rd annual 9/11 memorial stair climb

Alexis Nigro, News Editor September 12, 2025

On Sept. 11, Clemson University hosted a 9/11 Memorial Stadium stair climb hosted by Military and Veteran Engagement. The event, hosted by six different organizations, aimed to honor those who lost...

Participants climb more than 100 flights of stairs at Clemson University's 2023 9/11 memorial stair climb event.

Clemson hosts 9/11 memorial event

Matthew Grubbs, Contributor September 12, 2023

On Sept. 9, Clemson's Memorial Stadium was humming with anticipation for the home opener. Just two days later, the stadium symbolized a memorial for 9/11, as Clemson's Student Veterans Association held...

Clemson Firefighters dressed in full gear for Clemson University's 2023 9/11 memorial stair climb event.

Gallery: 9/11 memorial stair climb event

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2023

This year, Clemson University hosted a 9/11 stair climb event to celebrate local first responders and to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. Here...

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