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Dean\u2019s Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My heartfelt welcome to Clark University, where we are uniquely positioned to deliver research excellence in various disciplines in the arts and sciences. Collaborations are increasingly crucial for knowledge production today in any academic discipline, and at Clark we provide an intimate, tight-knit community of faculty and students. We promote creative, synthetic thinking that advances our society as you build your expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John G. LaBrie, Ed.D.<\/strong>
Dean and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and International Programs<\/em>
Dean of the School of Professional Studies<\/em>
Clark University<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fall 2025 Orientation Dates to remember:
<\/strong>A full schedule of events will be sent to your Clarku.edu email address.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, August 18, 2025:<\/strong>
Ph.D. Orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, August 20, 2025:<\/strong>
New Graduate Student Welcome Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TBD:<\/strong>
TA Workshop \u2013 mandatory for all incoming graduate students with a TA assignment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Email: gradschool@clarku.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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