Stories of impact in 2025


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The year in stories — told through what we hold, what we honor, and what we carry forward.

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The work we do with and for each other — on campus, in Worcester, and beyond



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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.
four students examine rocky coast ‘I just love getting my hands in the dirt’ From Massachusetts to Australia, Beatrice Altopp ’25, M.S. ’26, wants to protect local species
In addition to contributing to the study published in Communications Earth & Environment, Florencia Sangermano, left, partnered with members of an Indigenous community on environmental research in the Amazon as part of the XPRIZE Rainforest competition. Protecting Amazon’s Indigenous lands can improve human health, study finds Indigenous Territories in the Amazon rainforest can help buffer and protect humans from diseases, according to a recent study.
Jaguar walking through the Amazon rainforest Clark-built dashboard reveals success of conservation efforts where the wild things are Each spring for 13 years, a cohort in Clark University’s  Wildlife Conservation GIS Research Seminar has tackled a vexing biodiversity project for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), a global nonprofit organization.
students play game at conference ‘This course went deep into their heart and soul’ The Becker School of Design & Technology recently hosted the Games for Good Conference, showcasing advancements in “serious” game storytelling and technologies that promote positive social impact and change.

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