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Field Methods students in the forest Afield in the forest, students learn how to ‘see the world as it is’ December 11, 2025 Geography course offers career-ready insights and strategies for environmental research Clark juniors, seniors, and graduate students seeking to pursue environmentally focused careers line up each year to take a popular geography class offered by the School of Climate, Environment, and Society, one of many that provide hands-on, job-ready experience and skills. Taught by Geography Professor […]
Solan Homestead ’27 works in the Lux Lab Solan Homestead ’27 earns award for disaster-zone communications system at HackHarvard December 11, 2025 Computer science major Solan Homestead has had a busy fall. A student leader in the Lux Lab makerspace and an undergraduate researcher in Professor Gary Holness’ Laboratory for Intelligent Perceptual Systems, he is also a recipient, with fellow computer science major Sarina Talerico ’27, of an inaugural Clark AI Innovation Grant. Their project, a trash […]
A student with her plate of food at Late Night Breakfast, fall 2025; photo by Natalie Hoang ’25, MBA ’26 Late-Night Breakfast, in photos December 11, 2025 Kicking of finals the right way — with late-night breakfast! Because exams are always better on a full stomach.
student sits at table for panel discussion ‘Attending college is a milestone in my life’ December 10, 2025 First-gen Clarkies share their stories with high-schoolers
two people sitting at podcast mics Blue Man Group, creative communities, and making your idea reality with Matt Goldman ’83, MBA ’84, and Laura Camien December 10, 2025 On this episode of Challenge. Change., Goldman and Camien discuss building creative communities and share some of the innovative ideas that made Blue Man Group a success.
students play game at conference ‘This course went deep into their heart and soul’ December 4, 2025 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.
people sit in chairs for panel discussion ‘We have to continue to bend the curve’ December 4, 2025 Clark faculty who attended COP30 shared their impressions of progress and challenges that were illuminated during the U.N.’s two-week climate conference.
Jonas Clark Hall Grants support AI projects that enhance life on campus — and around the globe   December 4, 2025 Clark has announced the recipients of the inaugural AI Innovation Grants, which support creative and impactful projects that explore the potential of artificial intelligence to improve lives on campus and off.
Dr. Teferi Abate speaks with Clark faculty Clark strengthens academic partnership with Ethiopia’s Wollo University December 4, 2025 A new partnership with Wollo University was was announced at a Clark lecture by Dr. Teferi Abate, a senior research anthropologist at Yale.
student poses for photo by computer From crab blood to carbon hoarding December 4, 2025 Caden Thomas ’27 gets down in the mud for marine research.
AI brain illustration Does AI have a mind? December 1, 2025 Exploring how AI impacts communication with Psychology Professor Michael Miller
A student with the Clark University Hillel stocks a local community fridge. A tradition of care November 25, 2025 Every Monday, Clark University Hillel students deliver fresh food to community fridges across Worcester, supporting a grassroots network that shares nourishment, dignity, and solidarity.
Students walking on Clark University campus in the fall Clark’s fall foliage, in photos November 24, 2025 The Clark campus is full of photo-worthy foliage this year.
Indigenous people are interviewed at the XPRIZE competition in 2024 ‘We hear them, see them, and are with them’ November 20, 2025 At COP30, Clark supports Indigenous peoples’ fight to be heard
Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu of Every Day Action A Hero in our midst November 20, 2025 Hillary Cohen ’07 is in the running to be the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year for her work to feed the hungry of Los Angeles.
Indigenous people in canoe in the Amazon rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador ETH BiodivX team launches groundbreaking Indigenous-led conservation fund at COP 30 in Belém November 20, 2025 Revolutionary endowment model puts Indigenous communities in control of conservation funding decisions, transforming biodiversity finance from the ground up
sunlight and trees ‘I try to capture Worcester in a way that I wish other people could see’ November 19, 2025 For Owen Dominguez ’27, photography is not just a skill or a hobby, it’s a way of life. During his time as a Clarkie, taking photos has allowed Dominguez to connect with people on and off campus, creating images that earned him a scholarship from the Griffin Museum of Photography.
Tony Banout and David Fithian Free speech is fraught with nuance, contradiction November 13, 2025 This semester’s Presidential Lecture was a probing discussion about the benefits and challenges of free expression in the public discourse.
Professor Julio D'Arcy and student researchers standing against a brick wall with their arms folded Building a clean-energy future, brick by brick November 13, 2025 Chemistry Professor Julio D’Arcy leads a student research team to develop state-of-the-art technology aimed at improving human lives.
Ken Coulson ‘We’re getting exactly what we designed for’ November 13, 2025 Strategist Ken Coulson applies systems thinking to sustainability challenges
professor stands in classroom talking to students Rags to Rags: The multi-generational ‘shock’ of the Victorian Poor Law   November 10, 2025 When governments end social programs like cash transfers to economically disadvantaged people, what is the impact on their children, their grandchildren, and beyond?
Fruit fly under maginification What can our genetic cousins teach us? November 6, 2025 Fruit fly research seeks to unlock the mysteries of disease
Tony Banout Free speech expert to deliver Presidential Lecture November 6, 2025 Tony Banout, the inaugural executive director of the University of Chicago’s Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, will deliver the 2025 Presidential Lecture and Conversation, “What are We Talking About When We Talk About Free Speech?”
Ben Carver, M.A. ’19 Sheep, sustainability, and success November 6, 2025 Ben Carver, M.A. ’19, returns to Clark to talk about his passion for the responsible production of wool
ClarkFEST Fall 2025 Students showcase their work at ClarkFEST October 30, 2025 Research by Clark undergraduate students compelled plenty of lively discussions of the Fall 2025 edition of ClarkFEST.