The Clarkson family crest in stained glass occupies the window of the second floor staircase landing in Holcroft House.

The Princeton Review rates Clarkson University 95 out of a possible 99 points in the Green Rating category of the 2009 edition of its annual book, Best 368 Colleges.

Empire State Development Upstate President Dennis M. Mullen uses shears to cut the organic, compostable, natural "ribbon" at the dedication of the Technology Advancement Center.

Building & Grounds Policies

Clarkson building and grounds policies have taken Clarkson’s commitment to the next step. Check out some of these …

Green Building! Clarkson is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, continuing its role as an environmental leader and expanding its commitment for faculty and students to create, adapt and manage emerging green technologies.

Greening the Master Plan! Clarkson’s Master Plan includes several environmental additions.

LEEDing! New building project are being built to LEED certification standards, including our new Technology Advancement Center (completion, January 2009) and the new Student Center (fall 2010).

ForeverWild Land! This is Clarkson’s promise to keep certain areas of campus wild land as they are, forever!

Save The Trees! We are now saving trees by limiting the loss of trees with trunks of 8 inches in diameter or greater during construction!

New Waterfront Park! The University Master Plan includes a new riverfront athletic and recreational complex that will highlight and celebrate the environment.