The Clark community was deeply saddened this week to learn of the death of Amy Richter, chair of the History Department and academic director of the Worcester chapter of The Clemente Course in the Humanities.

Richter, who specialized in 19th- and 20th-century American and cultural history, with an emphasis on women’s and urban history, joined the History Department in 2000 and was recognized across the University for her leadership, service, and scholarly work.

She was beloved by students and honored during her tenure at Clark as the Outstanding Academic Advisor of the Year, Distinguished Academic Advisor of the Year, and Outstanding Teacher.

See link in bio to read more about Richter’s life and legacy.