Clarkson University is again in tier one, the top tier of national universities, in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 rankings of “Best Colleges.” Clarkson ranks #102 out of 226, moving up 22 spots from 2018. “Clarkson has been steadily rising in its national reputation as a proven leader in technological education and sustainable economic … Continue reading U.S. News: Clarkson University Ranked in Tier One of National Universities, A Best Value, & A Best College for Veterans
Clarkson Photographer Recalls Being In New York City After 9/11 Attacks
Seventeen years later, the details are still fresh in Clarkson Photographer Steve Jacobs’ mind. “I was in Albany, on the thru-way heading to work at the local newspaper, listening to the radio when I heard about the attacks in New York City on September 11, 2001. Reports said it was likely a terrorist attack. I … Continue reading Clarkson Photographer Recalls Being In New York City After 9/11 Attacks
“River of Words” Finds New Home at Beacon Institute, Clarkson University
Environmental Education Program Expands Offerings to New Area Schools The Hudson Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) and Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Clarkson University (BIRE) today announced a new initiative to transfer and expand the Hudson Highlands River of Words (ROW) environmental education program. Given its extensive academic and public education programming, BIRE will conduct the program as of July 1. … Continue reading “River of Words” Finds New Home at Beacon Institute, Clarkson University
Clarkson University Professors Secure $75,000 Facebook Grant for Post Password Authentication Research
Logging into any online account comes with the built-in security of a password, but what happens if someone gets past this line of defense? Three professors at Clarkson University have been granted $75,000 through Facebook’s Secure the Internet Grants program to continue research on post password authentication, which can help determine whether someone else is … Continue reading Clarkson University Professors Secure $75,000 Facebook Grant for Post Password Authentication Research
Clarkson Awards Dr. Laura Schweitzer with its Highest Community Service Award
Schenectady, NY — Clarkson University’s highest community service honor, the Bertrand H. Snell Award, was bestowed upon Capital Region academic and community leader Laura Schweitzer, Ph.D., at a reception in her honor co-hosted by Clarkson University, the Center for Economic Growth and the SUNY University at Albany on August 28, 2018. The Bertrand H. Snell … Continue reading Clarkson Awards Dr. Laura Schweitzer with its Highest Community Service Award
Sierra Club Honors Clarkson University for Commitment to Sustainability
The Sierra Club has named Clarkson University one of the Cool Schools for 2018. Out of more than 250 schools nationwide that reported on sustainability programs, Clarkson ranks 22 for academics, 9 for grounds, 32 for diversity & affordability, and 57 overall. The ranking is open to all four-year undergraduate colleges and universities in the … Continue reading Sierra Club Honors Clarkson University for Commitment to Sustainability
Evacuation Procedures for Persons with Disabilities
EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The following is a general guideline of evacuation procedures during fire and other building emergencies. It also addresses non-emergency situations. All persons are encouraged to identify primary and secondary evacuation routes. Each evacuation route must lead to an exit or to a safe area. After identifying two evacuation routes, persons in fixed … Continue reading Evacuation Procedures for Persons with Disabilities
New Employee Bill Jeffers Joins Career Center Team
The Career Center is excited to announce Bill Jeffers has been hired for the role of Assistant Director – Professional and Alumni Career Services. He will be located primarily at the CRC campus. In this role, he will be providing career services for both graduate students and alumni populations. Bill has been an active member … Continue reading New Employee Bill Jeffers Joins Career Center Team
Career Fair Reminder – Important Dates and Times
Dear Clarkson Community: Please accept this friendly reminder to mark your calendar for the Fall 2018 Career Fair to be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday September 18th – 20th. Please note a major change in schedule – due to limited venue space and high employer demand we have implemented a 3 day fair. Each day will host … Continue reading Career Fair Reminder – Important Dates and Times
New Clarkson IRB Chair
Clarkson’s Sponsored Research Services writes to notify the Clarkson community of a change in our Institutional Review Board (IRB). The chair of the IRB is now Christina Xydias, Associate Professor of Political Science (cxydias@clarkson.edu). Our previous chair, Johndan Johnson-Eilola, Professor of Communication and Media, has moved into the role of assistant IRB chair. The IRB … Continue reading New Clarkson IRB Chair