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Clarkson University Commencement is May 13

May 3, 2023

More than 700 Clarkson University students will be granted bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at commencement ceremonies next weekend in Cheel Arena. This Commencement ceremony also recognizes the 383 August and December 2022 Clarkson graduates.

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Students will be granted bachelor's degrees on Saturday, May 13, in Cheel Arena at 2:30 p.m.

On Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m., students will receive master's and doctoral degrees at the graduate commencement ceremony.

Receiving an honorary degree and addressing students, families, and guests will be distinguished military leader Lieutenant General Rick Lynch, U.S. Army (Retired).

During the commencement ceremony, the Levinus Clarkson Award and the Frederica Clarkson Award will be bestowed upon two students, respectively, who have demonstrated unsurpassed scholarship and promise of outstanding academic achievement. Faculty members will be honored with the John W. Graham Jr. Faculty Research Award and the Clarkson University Distinguished Teaching Award.

For more information go to https://www.clarkson.edu/parents-family/commencement-ceremonies

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Clarkson University is a proven leader in technological education, research, innovation and sustainable economic development. With its main campus in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Clarkson faculty have a direct impact on more than 7,800 students annually through nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate STEM designated degrees in engineering, business, science and health professions; executive education, industry-relevant credentials and K-12 STEM programs. Alumni earn salaries among the top 2% in the nation: one in five already leads in the c-suite. To learn more go to www.clarkson.edu.
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News directors and editors: For more information, contact Jake Newman, Director of Media Relations, at 315-268-6764 or jnewman@clarkson.edu.