Clarkson University Senior Maeve Bartell Receives Levinus Clarkson Award
Maeve Bartell of Baldwinsville, New York, received the Levinus Clarkson Award during Clarkson University’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9.
The Levinus Clarkson Award is one of the University’s highest honors, presented annually to a graduating senior who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement and promise of outstanding professional success. Bartell was selected for the award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement.
The award was established by University founders Elizabeth and Frederica Clarkson in memory of their brother, Levinus, and was first awarded in 1909. This award and the Frederica Clarkson Award are traditionally given to the two top students in the graduating class.
Bartell, a double major in civil and environmental engineering, has earned a 3.96 cumulative grade point average and is consistently ranked among the top students in her program. A Presidential Scholar throughout her time at Clarkson, she is widely recognized by faculty for her intellectual curiosity, work ethic and leadership, with professors placing her among the top 1% of students they have taught.
In addition to her academic success, Bartell has made significant contributions to the Clarkson community. She serves as a Clarkson University Student Ambassador, where she welcomes prospective students and families and plays an important role in the admissions experience. She is also an undergraduate teaching assistant and grader in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, supporting coursework and mentoring fellow students.
A dedicated student-athlete, Bartell is a member of the Clarkson Women’s Lacrosse Team, balancing the demands of collegiate athletics with a rigorous academic schedule. Her leadership, discipline and teamwork have earned her multiple honors, including Liberty League All-Academic recognition.
Bartell has also gained valuable professional experience through internships with C&S Companies in Syracuse, New York, where she worked on structural engineering and bridge design projects, developing technical skills and collaborating across engineering disciplines.
“Maeve embodies the spirit, integrity and forward momentum of Clarkson,” said Brian Grant, vice president for enrollment and student affairs. “She has made a lasting impact on the University community, leaving Clarkson better than she found it, and represents the very best of Clarkson students.”
Following graduation, Bartell plans to pursue a career in civil/structural engineering.
