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Take a closer look at our stats, accolades and facts that reflect why Clarkson delivers a great return on education; how our mission, vision, values and plans for the future honor our history; the university leaders who bring perspective and expertise to our boundary-spanning education; and our appreciation of a global community that compels us to engage in solutions and innovative technologies to create real wealth for society.

Health Sciences immerse students in the hands-on study of human physiology, movement and healing.

Through more than 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, science, health, environmental studies and liberal arts, we offer pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs. Find out more about our faculty and academic departments, explore majors and minors, see how we couple research discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise, and connect to people, library resources and services that underpin the Clarkson experience.

The Class of 2014 has some fun at orientation!

Wanted: Competitive collaborators, thinkers, doers, dreamers and believers who want to go beyond the status quo and join teams creating what’s next. The Clarkson experience is designed for talented and ambitious students who want a hands-on and global ready education. The results lead to accelerated career opportunities, rewarding and creative personal lives, and deep lifetime connections. Are you ready? Meet our admissions team and explore your options.

Theme Housing connects people with like interests, such as WISE Women in Science & Engineering.

Clarkson is a great place to learn, live and work. Follow what is happening in residence life; our clubs and organizations; connections to employers and alumni; ROTC and service organizations; international and cooperative education experiences; student services and personal advising; health and wellness; campus safety and regulations; and ways for families to stay involved.

Our University photographer dons scuba gear to take the Swim Team's picture!

Go Golden Knights! Join in Clarkson’s competitive tradition through 19 men's and women's varsity teams, along with numerous intramural and club sports and a wide variety of fitness classes and organized outdoor activities. More than 80 percent of Clarkson students join intramural teams competing in soccer, football, broomball, 3-on-3 basketball, 5-on-5 basketball, ice hockey, volleyball and indoor soccer. Check on schedules, scores, rosters, hours of operations, traditions and more.

Lou Dobbs Tonight visits campus to film Michael Nyberg '07 and his Larvasonic Invention.

Get publicity for your story or check out our news releases, Clarkson news clips, social media conversations, photo galleries and extensive calendar of on and off campus events, meetings, symposia, sports and more. See why at Clarkson we are the place and time to defy convention by continually asking “What’s next?” The answers can come from anywhere—undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni—and we expect (and respect) the unexpected.

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Clarkson does not necessarily endorse or promote any organization listed below. Links are provided to help you explore and expand your knowledge of philanthropy. Keep in mind that charity rankings are sometimes value or judgement based, and you should apply your own standards to interpret the information. The links below will navigate away from the Annie Clarkson Society Web site. Select your "back" button to return to this site.

American Association of Retired Persons
American Council on Gift Annuities - Clarkson follows ACGA recommended gift annuity rates
BNY Mellon Wealth Management - Clarkson invests its gift-with-income assets at BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Charitable Planning.com - Commentary of charitable, estate and financial planning tools and techniques, along with a library for further reserch
Charity Navigator - provides information on over 5,000 US charities
ElderLawAnswers - Supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals by providing "the best information on the Internet about crucial legal issues facing seniors, a network of highly qualified elder law attorneys nationwide and online tools for elder law attorneys"
Give.org - Created by the Better Business Bureau, this site promotes a broad range of information on charities and philanthropy
Givewell - information on giving and charities
Great Non-profits - Donors and volunteers share their views and experiences with non-profits
Guidestar- Information on over 1.7 million registered nonprofit organizations in the United States
Internal Revenue Service
Leave a Legacy - a national public awareness campaign designed to inspire people to make a charitable bequest
Planned Giving Design Center- Provides information on technical and legal developments in planned giving

This web page does not provide legal or financial advice, nor is it a comprehensive review of the topic. You should consult your legal and financial advisors and Clarkson University before making or planning your gift. (rev. 9/2011)