End of an Era: Clemson's Brett Wright Retires After 22 Years of Service

Brett Wright, Ph.D., a prominent figure at Clemson University, will retire after a 22-year career. Wright held various key positions at Clemson, starting as the chair of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (PRTM) for twelve years. He then became the dean of the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) for four years. His later roles included special assistant to the provost and director of both the Tigers United University Consortium and the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute (RHBSSI).

A retirement event was held on April 30 at the Clemson Outdoor Lab, where colleagues, including Provost Bob Jones and former CBSHS Dean Larry Allen, acknowledged Wright's collaborative leadership and his contributions to research and global engagement. President Clements also praised Wright in a letter for helping maintain Clemson's reputation as a leading public research university and addressing global challenges.

Wright's retirement is effective May 15, 2024. He plans to continue participating in various projects both in the U.S. and internationally.

The leadership changes at the Tigers United University Consortium and the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute have been managed smoothly. Rob Baldwin, Ph.D., and John DesJardins, Ph.D., have taken leadership roles in these programs since early 2024, aiming for further growth and success.

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