Clarkson University Issues GraduationCertificates to Class of 2021
ClarksonUniversity, a prestigious private institution located in Potsdam, NewYork, issued graduation certificates to the Class of 2021 on May 8th,2021, in a hybrid ceremony due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Theceremony was held both in-person and virtually, allowing families andfriends to celebrate with the graduates from all around the world.
Theceremony began with the traditional academic procession of thefaculty and administrators, followed by the graduates walking throughthe doors of Cheel Arena, where they received their degrees. TheCommencement Speaker, Mr. Scott L. Rice, the Chairman and CEO ofGenesee & Wyoming Inc, addressed the graduates encouraging themto "embrace failure, trust their abilities, be open-minded, andmake a positive difference."
ClarksonUniversity's President, Dr. Tony Collins, conferred the degrees andexpressed his congratulations to the graduates for their exceptionalacademic achievements. He acknowledged the challenges they facedduring their final year, with classes being held virtually and thetransition to remote learning, saying that "they haddemonstrated resilience, persevered through difficult times, andfound innovative ways to continue pursuing their academic goals."
TheClass of 2021 consisted of 751 graduates who earned degrees acrossvarious disciplines. Among them were 72 doctoral degrees, 128master's degrees, and 551 bachelor's degrees, including degrees inManagement, Engineering, Sciences, and Arts. The graduates were from28 different states within the US and over 50 countries worldwide.
Asa testament to its commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ClarksonUniversity had 174 international students among the graduating class,representing 23 percent of the total graduates. This highlights theUniversity's global reputation as a center of academic excellency andunderscores the strong commitment to diversity, equity, andinclusion.
ClarksonUniversity is known for producing successful and notable alumni,including founders of several Fortune 500 companies, scientists,engineers, and researchers. The graduates of this year's class havenow joined this illustrious group and are well poised to succeed intheir respective fields.
Inconclusion, the issuing of graduation certificates to the Class of2021 at Clarkson University marks an essential milestone in theiracademic journey, with a clear indication of the endlesspossibilities the future holds for these exceptional graduates. Withtheir skills and knowledge, they are poised to make significantcontributions in their respective fields and make a positive impacton society. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!