Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

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At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

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Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

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College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

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Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

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Human Interest In The News

College Hosts 10-Hour Graduation Celebration

15 December 2020

In lieu of a traditional graduation ceremony, Clarkson College hosted a staggered graduation celebration that allowed fall 2020 graduates to walk and receive their diploams in front of two of their invited guests in Howard Hall on campus. To hand out diplomas, College President Dr. James Hauschildt stood on stage for 10 hours and greeted each graduate.

Dr. Hauschildt spoke to WOWT 6 News about the experience. “I’m a nurse, I still remember what it feels like to be on my feet for a long time,” he said.

The event took place from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and each graduate was given a five-minute time slot to receive their diploma and allow their guests to take photos and videos. Despite the regular event being cancelled due to COVID-19, graduates were grateful for the experience. “This is a big moment,” one graduate said. “And [Clarkson College] knew that and they figured out a way to let us have something.”

Watch the full story online.