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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
- 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 […]
- Eva L. Gardow ’82Eva Gardow, program manager at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), served as the technical lead on a pioneering clean-energy pilot that brought a mobile battery storage system to Cornell University. She played a key role in guiding the project through complex safety, regulatory, permitting, and code requirements, helping partners […]
- Leo Titus ’91ENR MidAtlantic named Leo Titus its 2026 Legacy Award winner. The chief operating officer of Washington, D.C.-based Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) will be featured in the April print issue of ENR East. Titus has tirelessly dedicated his personal time and resources to both the AEC industry and the greater Washington […]
Clarkson University News
- 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
- Clarkson professor advances practical ethical AI tools for sustainable startups