STEC APPLAUDS ARMY DECISION TO PAUSE ROTC CANCELLATION AT CLARKSON
Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today signified his support for the announced decision by the U.S. Army to pause its plans to shut down the ROTC program at Clarkson University. The pause is a temporary measure, as the Army reviews the widespread North Country response in opposition to the proposed move to end the college’s ROTC program.
Last week, Stec wrote to Derrick Anderson, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, requesting that the Army reconsider its move to end Clarkson University’s ROTC program. In that letter, he cited the importance of the ROTC-Clarkson connection and the crucial role it plays in our national security.
“I’m encouraged that the Army is reconsidering the decision to end the ROTC program at Clarkson University,” said Stec. “Clarkson’s reputation as an engineering school is nationally renowned and the college has proven to be an essential resource in recruitment for the Army Corps of Engineers as well as other branches that need STEM training.
“In the weeks ahead, I hope that the Army seriously considers all of the public comments and the outpouring of North Country support for Clarkson’s ROTC program and moves from pausing its plans to fully reversing course,” he added.
Posted: July 25th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.