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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 Stamford, CT (Pickleball Event)
Saturday, April 25
Clarkson Serves: Park Cleanup
Saturday, May 2
& Juliet Theater Show
Saturday, May 2
To see a complete list of events, click here
Knights of Note
Knights of Note Archives – Development & Alumni Relations
- Michael L. Sarafin ’94Congratulations Michael L. Sarafin ’94 Michael L. Sarafin ’94 has started a new position as SME, Space Systems and Senior Aerospace Advisor at Teltrium Inc. Michael is a highly respected aerospace industry subject matter expert with 33+ years of federal service and experience supporting 65 human spaceflight missions. Prior to […]
- 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: […]
Clarkson University News
- ANCA and Clarkson University Partnership Strengthens Regional Food Waste Reduction Efforts
- Clarkson University to Unveil Holcroft House Historical Marker
- Clarkson Students Support Growth at Summit SHRED LAB
- Clarkson Hosts 14th Annual North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
- Clarkson Students Deliver Strategic Solutions to Strengthen NorPro’s Regional Growth