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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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As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,000+ students across 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company. To learn more about Clarkson University, 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.