Clark recognized as 25-year top producer of Gilman Scholars March 16, 2026 Clark University has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a 25-year Top Producer of Gilman Scholars. This designation recognizes Clark’s longstanding strength and success with securing funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program — merit-based scholarships that provide up to $5,000 to outstanding American undergraduate students with high […]
Sprinting to space: Goddard, NASA, and Clark’s pathbreaking work in geospatial analytics March 12, 2026 Robert Goddard’s groundbreaking innovation, developed in his Clark laboratory, launched the Space Age, propelling NASA’s rockets and eventually leading to the satellites that collect Earth observation data used in GIS — a field that Clark helped pioneer.
NASA recognizes Clark’s geospatial research via recent awards, years of grant funding March 12, 2026 Robert Goddard’s spirit of innovation lives on through NASA-funded research in the School of Climate, Environment, and Sustainability and the affiliated Clark Center for Geospatial Analytics.
Clark alum spearheads 100th anniversary of Goddard rocket launch March 12, 2026 ‘I want every kid in Worcester to be proud of this’
Robert Goddard’s life and work reimagined through Clark video game March 12, 2026 Becker School of Design & Technology students highlight the scientist’s advances in modern rocketry
Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers March 12, 2026 Students of all majors and class years meet organizations offering full-time, part-time, internship, and short-term roles
Esther Goddard’s fierce devotion to her husband kept his memory alive, and built a legend March 12, 2026 Esther Goddard was meticulous, devoted, and fiercely in control of the narrative. While Robert Goddard is remembered today as the father of modern rocketry, a key reason we remember him at all is she worked tirelessly to ensure he never be forgotten.
Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later March 11, 2026 Clark Digital Projects Librarian Katie Stebbins ’10 organizes film reels, documents, and more for special collection
John Emond ’74, former NASA analyst, to speak on Goddard’s enduring legacy March 10, 2026 John Emond will return to Clark on March 17 to reflect on Robert Goddard’s achievements and struggles
Conversation with podcaster Coleman Hughes encourages civil discourse March 9, 2026 Coleman Hughes is a writer and podcaster whose “Conversations with Coleman” has built a following for its quiet, intellectually rigorous exchanges on race, philosophy, and public policy. 
Clark alum, a former analyst at NASA, to discuss Robert Goddard’s vision, accomplishments March 6, 2026 “Robert Goddard: A Vision. A Reality. A Hope,” a centerpiece in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Goddard’s famed launch of the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, will be presented by John Emond ’74 on March 17.
Health Foundation of Central Mass. invests additional 400K in Southbridge CARES March 5, 2026 The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts has announced an additional $400,000 grant for Southbridge CARES, a mental health initiative at Southbridge High School implemented in partnership with Clark’s Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise.
Clarkies awarded at American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament March 5, 2026 The Mock Trial Team had an impressive showing at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament last month, earning an honorable mention as four students also received individual awards.
Cougars reach first NEWMAC women’s basketball final in 20 years March 5, 2026 The Clark women’s basketball team powered its way to the NEWMAC finals for the first time since 2005 before falling to Smith College, 72–65. Coach Bridgette Reyes’ squad finished the season with a 19–9 record.
Daysha Williams ’17 follows drumbeat back to Worcester with STOMP March 4, 2026 Daysha Williams ’17 arrived in Worcester a couple of weeks ago with a Nor’easter in the forecast and a table at Da Lat awaiting her. It was like coming home. 
Resilient Worcester adds support programs for young children to Worcester’s Trauma Response System February 26, 2026 Resilient Worcester, a partnership between Clark University and Worcester’s Governance Council on Children, Youth, and Families, has received a three-year, UMass Memorial Health Determination of Need grant for $347,000 to expand its existing Handle with Care program.
Geographer James McCarthy to be recognized with Career Award at AAG conference February 25, 2026 Geography Professor James McCarthy will be honored with the Distinguished Career Award by the Cultural and Political Ecology (CAPE) specialty group within the American Association of Geographers.
School of Business MBA climbs the list of Fortune’s Best for 2026 February 24, 2026 Clark University’s School of Business has been included in Fortune Inc.’s Best Business Schools and MBA Programs for 2026. The MBA program is ranked 56th in the country, and is one of only eight full-time MBA programs offered at a Massachusetts college or university to make the list — and the only one in Worcester County.
February blizzard drops snow on Clark February 24, 2026 Worcester saw 13.7 inches of snow on Monday, Feb. 23, and flakes continued falling on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Photos by Steven King, University photographer
Clark senior rescues San Juan’s stray cats using GIS tools February 24, 2026 For biology major Lauren Bostwick ’26, M.S./GIS ’27, a desire to help stray animals combined with her abilities in technology led her to create a powerful tool of compassion.
Skye Donaldson ’26, MAT ’27, paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire students February 24, 2026 “More than anything, I want to see art around campus,” says Donaldson.
Clarkives: Franz Uri Boas, the ‘father of anthropology’ February 19, 2026 Often called the “Father of Anthropology,” Franz Boas, a Clark faculty member from 1888 to 1892, mentored the first Ph.D. in the field awarded by a U.S. institution.
Clark helps launch Robert Goddard centennial celebration February 19, 2026 With just under a month to go until the 100th anniversary of Clark alumnus and professor Robert H. Goddard’s launch of the world’s first liquid fuel rocket, members of Worcester’s political and academic communities gathered at a Feb. 17 press conference to discuss the First Launch Centennial and the various events planned. 
Three Clarkies place in ArtsWorcester’s 22nd College Show February 18, 2026 College Show on view through April 12