Clarkson University

10/14/2026

Get ready…

10/14/2026

GKB ACCOMPLISHMENTS‼

This past weekend the GKB competed in the 42nd annual Army Ten-Miler race in Washington D.C. The team placed 26th out of 95 ROTC teams, improved as a team and individually from the previous years, and successfully represented the Golden Knight Battalion by pushing through each mile in the pouring rain. Congratulations to the team and for the contributions of our team captains--CDTs Benjamin Jacobson and Casey Ames.
Following the race, each of the competitors had the opportunity to attend the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Here, the cadets had the opportunity to hear keynote addresses from senior Army leadership, attend educational panels, technology showcases, and conduct high-impact networking with vendors and military leadership.
Congrats on another successful week at the GKB.
-From the Front 💪

09/29/2026

NEW at Clarkson: Neuroscience 🧠⚡

Clarkson University is launching a new B.S. in Neuroscience, bringing learning to life through an immersive interdisciplinary program and every student completing directed laboratory research or a senior thesis.

Students can explore four areas:
🧠 Cognitive Science
🔬 Neurobiology
💻 Computational Neuroscience
⚡ General Neuroscience

For alumna Taylor Wicks ’21, the new major brings together opportunities. "The foundation was always there! A formal, approved program will now allow students to have an easier time exploring the field than once before”
Taylor discovered her own interest in neuroscience through Clarkson courses and research, eventually changing her plans from medical school to pursuing an M.S./Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University at Buffalo.

Now, future Golden Knights interested in understanding the brain and applying neuroscience across health, technology and data have a new path to explore.

Learn more: https://clarkson.edu/news-events/new-clarkson-neuroscience-major-connects-brain-science-health-and-technology

09/28/2026

Meet Ben Roulston, Ph.D., whose research explores the dynamics of binary star systems to better understand the origins of planetary systems—including the processes that may have shaped our own solar system.

At Clarkson, curiosity drives discovery, and researchers like Professor Roulston are helping answer some of astronomy's biggest questions.

09/22/2026

Big value. Big momentum. 💚💛

Clarkson University has been named a Top 50 Best Value School in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, while our undergraduate engineering program climbed 10 spots nationally. 📈

We also came in at #71 on first time ranking list for Private National University.

And the value goes beyond a ranking.

🎓 96% of the Class of 2025 was employed, continuing their education or pursuing other opportunities within six months of graduation
💼 $82,786 average starting salary for undergraduate graduates
⚙️ Hands-on learning, research and industry connections that prepare students to solve real-world problems

A Clarkson education is built to take you somewhere.

Learn more about our latest rankings and recognitions at the link in our bio.

09/22/2026

It’s time!

St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University are launching the inaugural Route 11 Rivalry Series, a year-long competition celebrating one of collegiate athletics’ most storied rivalries and the deep connections between two universities and the North Country communities they call home.

Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, varsity athletic contests between the Saints and the Golden Knights will count toward the Danny Fay Cup, an annual trophy awarded and passed to the institution that accumulates the most points throughout the academic year. Head-to-head competitions between the two universities will contribute to the overall standings, adding even more excitement and significance to matchups across multiple sports.

The cup is named in honor of the late Danny Fay, a beloved teacher, businessman, and community leader whose passion for collegiate athletics and commitment to the North Country helped shape generations of student-athletes and fans. The cup will serve as a lasting symbol of sportsmanship, excellence, and regional pride.

The Route 11 Rivalry Series is sponsored by Sergi’s Italian Restaurant and Victory Promotions, two organizations with deep roots in the North Country and longstanding support of collegiate athletics. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to celebrating the unique traditions and spirited competition that make this rivalry one of the best in the nation.

Additional information, including the official point system, standings, schedule of rivalry events, and Danny Fay Cup presentation details will be forthcoming.

09/15/2026

From Golden Knights to career champions. 💚💛

We loved welcoming Clarkson alumni back to campus for the Career Fair, this time representing their companies and recruiting the next generation of Clarkson talent. Thank you to every alum who shared advice, opened doors and showed our students where a Clarkson education can lead.

09/11/2026

On Sept. 11, 2001, alumnus Michael Bielawa '85 was working as a safety manager at a construction site when news of the attack on the World Trade Centers began to spread. He left work and found a television at a local bar filled with veterans as they watched the day's events unfold.

In the morning, he woke up and got a call telling him to get his construction equipment down to the World Trade Center site. Ground Zero became Bielawa’s office for the next 15 months.

As many others involved with cleanup did, Bielawa requested that some of the steel from the wreckage. Specifically, he wanted it to go to his alma mater. Clarkson's 9/11 memorial was born.

We invite everyone to visit the memorial today, to reflect on the events of that tragic day 25 years ago.

Click the link below to hear Bielawa's account of that day, the months that followed, and how brought Clarkson's 9/11 memorial to fruition.

https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/53933/20260911/a-clarkson-alum-helped-clean-up-after-9-11-he-brought-a-piece-of-ground-zero-to-the-north-country

(📸 - Catherine Wheeler, NCPR)

09/11/2026

On this day of remembrance, Clarkson University invites the community to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center Memorial Sculpture.

This powerful tribute, made from a steel beam from the 55th floor of the South Tower, honors the memory of four Clarkson alumni who lost their lives: Peter A. Klein '87, Paul R. Hughes '85, Richard J. O'Connor '75, and R. Mark Rasweiler '70.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to visit the sculpture, located next to the Townhouse Apartments on the Collins Hill Campus, and reflect on the lives lost and the enduring spirit of our nation.

09/10/2026

Strong engineers do more than solve hard problems. They stay focused on the end goal, work across teams and keep learning when the competition gets fierce.

Thomas Zalocha Jr. '13 at GlobalFoundries shares how Clarkson's rigorous engineering curriculum prepares students for the day-to-day challenges of industry, and why academics, teamwork and work ethic all matter when building a career.

Clarkson students: put those skills into action at the Career Fair on Sept. 15. Come ready to show employers how you think, collaborate and solve what's next.