President Bassett becomes Chair of NAICU Board of Directors

Clark University President John Bassett was installed as Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) at the organization’s annual meeting on Feb. 3, in Washington, D.C.

Clark to host conference on dialogue and higher ed

Clark University's Difficult Dialogues Initiative and The Public Conversations Project, a leading dialogue consulting organization based in Watertown, Mass., will host a conference, "Inviting Dialogue; Renewing the Deep Purposes of Higher Education," on Thursday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 12.

Clark gets $475K for research on dating violence prevention

Dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are everybody's concern, and the resulting pain and shame that often occurs when one is victimized can be prevented when somebody – a friend or even a stranger – decides to act. Bystander intervention has proved effective time and again in thwarting an assault. Yet studies have found several reasons why people don't move to help stop or prevent such crimes. Such reasons include being unsure that help is needed, not knowing what to do help, and fear that one will be injured in some way if one steps in to intervene.

Clark students to help refugees start businesses

Clark University students don’t have to travel to Iraq, Burundi, or Myanmar to help refugees with microfinance; a new course offered in the International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE) Department allows students to assist these populations here in Worcester, and to help secure funding that will launch businesses and sustain livelihoods.

Clark’s ‘first couple’ named Visions Citizens of the Year
President and Mrs. Bassett are co-recipients of Isaiah Thomas Award

Mobilizing Dr. King's leadership for the 21st Century

Schools Superintendent Boone to speak at Clark Jan. 27

Book by Clark psychologist seeks to help couples strengthen their marriage

James V. Cordova, associate professor of psychology at Clark University published his first book, "The Marriage Checkup: A Scientific Program for Sustaining and Strengthening Marital Health," (Jason Aronson 2009).  Cordova's book is designed to help couples assess the strengths and weaknesses of their relationships and to develop strategies for strengthening their marital health.

Governor experiences UPCS education 'magic'

Dignitaries experience 'magic' of Clark-city schools partnership education model