Clark News and Media Relations Archives

Clark News and Media Relations

Argument and anti-argument: The oblique strategies of Clinton and Trump

By Fern Johnson, Research Professor of English I begin with two givens. First, we teach our students to argue clearly and convincingly in both their writing and speaking. As faculty members, we aspire for our students to be not just facile with words, but also skilled in how to build a case for their…
Students in Russia, Poland programs join ranks of Clark alumni

More than 100 students joined the ranks of Clark University alumni recently during commencement exercises at Clark’s programs in Astrakhan, Russia and Warsaw, Poland. William Fisher, associate provost and dean of graduate studies, Amy Daly Gardner, associate dean for international programs, and John Chetro-Szivos, associate dean for professional and online education, attended the ceremony in…
Marionettes will add to magic of Stravinsky’s moving ‘A Soldier’s Tale’ at October concert

Clark University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present a performance of “L’Histoire du Soldat” or “A Soldier’s Tale” by Igor Stravinsky, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in Atwood Hall, Daniel’s Theater on Woodland Street. The concert is free and open to the public. “A Soldier’s Tale” is considered one of the most…
Holocaust historian appears in Ken Burns PBS documentary

Joukowsky, the film’s producer and Sharps’ grandson, shared his process during visits with Deborah Dwork's students
Higgins School of Humanities’ fall dialogue symposium to focus on ‘home’

Clark University’s Higgins School of Humanities’ dialogue symposium, “Home (De)Constructed,” will consider the fluid meanings of home. Lectures, community conversations and exhibits will focus on how we define home’s boundaries, and what makes a particular structure, community, city or nation feel like home. “Together we will explore our assumptions about domestic goods and spaces, ask how…
U.S. News ranks Clark University No. 74 in Best Colleges Guide

University is No. 27 among Best Value Schools
Researchers: Global warming leads to drier air, stressed plants

Dry air stresses plants just as much as dry soils, and this source of plant stress is becoming increasingly severe as the planet warms, according to a study published Sept. 5 in the journal Nature Climate Change. “Overall, the study underscores the potent role that dry air plays in causing of plant stress and limiting plant…
Clark University in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ guide

Ranked a top school for making an impact
Clark welcomes new faculty for 2016-17 academic year

Clark University is pleased to welcome nine new faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year. These scholars bring a wealth of knowledge to areas including biology, education, management and philosophy. Nathan Ahlgren Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology (starting Jan. 1, 2017) Assistant Professor, Biology (as of Sept. 1, 2017) Nathan Ahlgren is a microbial ecologist, and…
The Boston Globe: ‘In Worcester, Mandaeans seek their own temple’

Worcester, home to more than 35,000 immigrants, is embracing and supporting a 2,500-person Mandaean community seeking to deepen its ties to the city, according to a recent Boston Globe article. The article explains the group is without a proper temple or “mandi,” which must be located near running water, central to Mandaeans’ religious beliefs and important to keeping the community within…