Historical Timeline
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1982 The Graduate School of Management (GSOM) is established. GSOM, which attracts students from around the world, now offers master's degrees in business administration, finance and health administration.
1985 Richard P. Traina is inaugurated as the seventh president of Clark.
The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Center for Music opens in Estabrook Hall with facilities for teaching, rehearsing, performing and creating music.
The Arthur M. Sackler Sciences Center, with a new science library, research and teaching laboratories and classrooms, is dedicated.
1986 Clark's Center in Luxembourg is established and the May Term begins with courses based in Luxembourg. The May Term takes place immediately after the close of the spring semester. Students participate in a four-week academic program, taught by Clark faculty and especially suited for Luxembourg and its environment.(Learn more about Clark's Study Abroad Programs.)
1987-89 Clark celebrates the University's centennial with academic, cultural and social events. Professor William Koelsch's book Clark University, 1887-1987: A Narrative History is published.
Fun Facts
- 1984 The men's basketball team, coached by Wally Halas '73, becomes the first New England team to reach the NCAA Division III national championship finals.
- 1987 The men's basketball team becomes the only New England team to reach the NCAA national championship finals twice.