Honors Program Newsletter: February 2024
Message From the Director
As we look back on another year, we’re delighted to share the accomplishments of some of our outstanding students. It’s been a busy semester's end as our students presented at conferences, finished final projects and exams, and our seniors prepared to graduate.
I'm proud that two Honors students were the recipients of the awards traditionally given to the two top students in the graduating class – the Frederica Clarkson Award and the Levinus Clarkson Award. You can read more about their accomplishments in the links below.
Our students are involved in every aspect of academic life at Clarkson and they continue to impress us. They seek out opportunities for leadership, service, and research. Many of our students were recently lauded for their accomplishments during the Research and Project Showcase and the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend. We are dedicated to supporting and applauding these exemplary students.
It was a pleasure to cheer on another class crossing the stage at graduation. I wish you a wonderful summer and I look forward to catching up with you again in the August edition of our newsletter when we’ll welcome the next class of Clarkson Honors students.
— Kate Krueger, Director, University Honors Program / Professor of Literature
Frederica Clarkson Award
Graduating Honors Student Celia Darling received the Frederica Clarkson Award during the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. She was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty based on her scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. She earned her bachelor of science degree in political science with minors in anthropology, environmental science, and environmental policy.
Read More About Celia
Levinus Clarkson Award
Graduating Honors Student Miles Compai received the Levinus Clarkson Award during the spring commencement ceremony. He also was selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty, based on his scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement. He earned his bachelor of science degree in engineering & management (E&M) in December.
Read More About Miles
Honors Students Recognized
Numerous Clarkson Honors students were recognized at the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend. The Clarkson Honors Steering Board received a Distinguished Service Award for their impact at Clarkson. Benjamin Ellis, Mahnoor Ali, Ella Weldy, and Miranda Wolf were inducted into Phalanx. Many others received recognition for their leadership, service, and research at RAPS. We applaud them all!
Read More About These Recognitions
ASCE Student Chapter Leaders Workshop
Clarkson American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter Vice President and Honors Student Kylie Nowicki ‘25 attended the 2024 ASCE Workshop for Student Leaders. Students from four ASCE regions as well as young members and ASCE professionals gathered together to network and attend workshops to better their leadership skills.
Read More About the Workshop