Alexander honored for University Foundation investing

John Alexander, professor of finance and chief investment officer for the Clemson University Foundation, is a recipient of the prestigious 2016 Institutional Investor Award presented by Institutional Investor magazine. The Clemson University Media Relations Department reports that Alexander was selected as a 2016 Institutional Investor winner in the small endowment category where nominees are judged on performance, innovation and risk management. The award, to be presented May 19 in New York City, recognizes U.S. institutional investors whose innovative strategies and fiduciary shrewdness resulted in impressive returns in 2015. Alexander is among several top institutional investors, money managers and research analysts who will be recognized.