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Carnegie classification recognizes Clark’s commitment to community engagement

Clark has received the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national recognition that recognizes the University’s commitment to building partnerships, collaborating with the public and private sectors, and making a positive impact in the Worcester community and beyond.
Clark MFA in Visual Arts residency at Mass MoCA

Visual arts MFA residency includes learning, creating, and building community
Henry Steward with a background of antique world map

Professor Harry Steward remembered as mentor, colleague, and cartographer
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Clarkies examine goals and challenges of urban schooling
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Research and scholarship

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‘We depend on fungi for absolutely everything’

Tabima Lab expands research with $956K National Science Foundation grant
Professor Julio D'Arcy and student researchers standing against a brick wall with their arms folded

Building a clean-energy future, brick by brick

Chemistry Professor Julio D’Arcy leads a student research team to develop state-of-the-art technology aimed at improving human lives.
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Rags to Rags: The multi-generational ‘shock’ of the Victorian Poor Law  

When governments end social programs like cash transfers to economically disadvantaged people, what is the impact on their children, their grandchildren, and beyond?
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Robert Goddard anniversary begins its historic climb

Tree planting launches celebration of Clark’s rocket pioneer
Professor Florencia Sangermano in Brazil

72 hours in the Amazon

Geography professor vies for $10M prize with Brazilian rainforest study
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