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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
- Dennis Mooney ’18Congratulations to Dennis Mooney ’18 on being named to SEMICON West’s 20 Under 30 in the Microelectronics Industry list! This recognition celebrates emerging talent and the next generation of leaders making an impact across the microelectronics industry. Dennis’s achievement highlights his professional accomplishments and contributions to this rapidly evolving field. […]
- Cleighton D. Smith ’77Cleighton Smith, P.E., CFM, has dedicated nearly five decades to advancing floodplain management, water resources engineering, and public service, building a career that reflects both exceptional professional accomplishment and a genuine commitment to helping communities and fellow practitioners. His experience spans consulting engineering, federal service as a FEMA Floodplain Management […]
- 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 […]
Clarkson University News
- Clarkson University Science Café Series Returns to Potsdam This Fall
- Clarkson Students Selected to Lead National Arnold Air Society, Silver Wings Conclave
- Clarkson University Supports Power Industry Workforce Needs Through Online Master’s Degree in Power Engineering
- Clarkson University Professor Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy Receives Sustainability Research Award
- Clarkson Alumnus Returns to Campus to Share Journey From Struggling Student to Leader