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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.
Upcoming Events
Meet President Larson in Southwest Florida
Tuesday, February 17
Meet President Larson in Southeast Florida
Friday, February 20
Clarkson Men’s Hockey Pregame vs. Colgate
Friday, February 27
To see a complete list of events, click here
Knights of Note
Knights of Note Archives – Development & Alumni Relations
- David L. Powers, Professor EmeritusBoundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations, Seventh Edition published When David Powers joined the Clarkson Math Department in 1967, his first assignment was teaching an upper-level course for engineering students. The textbook was not well suited for the students’ interest and the course came to be known as “Mystery […]
- Jayshree Seth ’91National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members & 28 International Members Jayshree Seth’91, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M, was elected for innovations in commercial adhesive systems and persistent advocacy of the importance of STEM education. The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced the election of 130 members […]
- Spencer F. Thew ’63Clarkson’s Spencer Thew wins the ASCE-CI Roebling Award Clarkson University’s very own Distinguished Service of Civil Engineering, Professor Spencer Thew, has been selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to receive the 2026 Roebling Award (https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/roebling-award). This prestigious national award was created in memory of 3 outstanding constructors: […]
- Tanya Henneghan ’9546 Inspiring Connecticut STEM Leaders Selected as 2025 Women of Innovation Finalists Clarkson alumna Tanya M. Henneghan ’95 continues to make a meaningful impact in STEM and her local community. Tanya was recently selected as a finalist for the Community Innovation and Leadership category in the Connecticut Technology Council’s 20th […]
Clarkson University News
- Clarkson University Receives $1 Million From Gates Foundation for New Water Treatment Projects
- Clarkson University Students Support Long-Term Planning for St. Lawrence County Trail System
- Clarkson University Students Earn Top Honors at New York Water Environment Association Annual Meeting
- Clarkson University Offering Special 2026 Summer Tuition Price for Undergraduate Courses
- Clarkson University Professor Emeritus Named to International Ehlers-Danlos Society Leadership Roles