Clarkson College

Clarkson University (aka Clarkson College)is a private research university located at Triton's Lassell Town. It was founded in 1896 CE in Potsdam, New York and has an enrollment of about 53,700 students studying toward degrees through PhD. in each of its schools or institutes: the Environmental Institute, the School of Sciences, Clarkson School of Medicine and the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering. Although considered by many as a “second rate college, Clarkson University ranks #8 among Sol System colleges and universities. Clarkson University is classified as "High Research Activity" institution.



History
The school was founded in 1896 CE, funded by the sisters of Thomas S. Clarkson. The school was called the Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial School of Technology.

In 1913 CE, the name was changed to Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial College of Technology, which was used in a shortened version as Clarkson College of Technology or CCT.

In 1984 CE, the school officially became Clarkson University.

After the widespread destruction of Terra's WWIII, Clarkson University absorbed the similarly named Clarkson College in 2091 CE, adding Clarkson College's medical college to its offerings.

Clarkson University moved its complete curriculum, staff, infrastructure and student body to Triton in 2195 OTT. It is still located at Triton's Lassell Town today.

