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Clarkson's 19th President
Clarkson University proudly announces that the Board of Trustees have named Dr. Michelle B. Larson as the 19th President, marking a historic moment as the first woman to lead this distinguished university in its 128-year history.
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Knights of Note Archives – Development & Alumni Relations
- Matthew Liepke ’96COL Matthew Liepke, the New York National Guard State Surgeon and an Oswego resident, has been awarded the prestigious “A” Proficiency Designator by the Surgeon General of the United States Army. The “A” Proficiency Designator is the absolute pinnacle of professional achievement within the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). It recognizes […]
- Kerry Oldfield ’01Clarkson University alumnus Kerry Oldfield ’01 and longtime friend Ryan Stadel are turning years of game ideas into a new company. The two founded Barn Boy Games in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 2025 and are preparing to launch their first game, Height Fight, on Kickstarter October 1. Height Fight is a family party game that challenges […]
- Sara Martin ’99After 17 years in engineering, Sara Martin ’99 followed her entrepreneurial instincts and launched Critical Path Engineering Solutions, a company now celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. For Sara Martin ’99, building a successful career meant more than following a traditional path. After spending 17 years with O’Brien & Gere Engineers, Martin […]
- Sarah Locke ’03Sarah Locke has spearheaded Locke’s Promise, whose vision is to empower and uplift those living with Multiple Sclerosis in our local communities by raising awareness and generating critical resources for those in need. Learn more about Locke’s Promise Sarah has also written a book Living Out Loud, which is “A […]
Clarkson University News
- Clarkson University Professor Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy Receives Sustainability Research Award
- Clarkson Alumnus Returns to Campus to Share Journey From Struggling Student to Leader
- New Clarkson Neuroscience Major Connects Brain Science With Health and Technology
- Clarkson Community Members Recognized for Healthcare Impact
- Clarkson University Ranked Among Nation’s Top 50 Best Value Schools in U.S. News Rankings