Clark News and Media Relations Archives

Clark News and Media Relations

Worcester startup Skyscope acquired; to remain in the city

This article from the Worcester Business Journal highlights the acquisition of Skyscope, a video production business started by Clark alumni Gabe Gerzon ’11, M.S.P.C. ’12, Sam Shepler ’11, M.S.P.C.’12 and Alex Dunn ’11, M.B.A. ’12, by public relations firm Matter Communications of Newburyport. Here, an excerpt: “Skyscope, a Worcester startup focused on video production, was acquired by a Newburyport public relations firm Tuesday…
Two political scientists look at sex, gender, and politics in Trump’s campaign

Clark University Professors Valerie Sperling and Robert G. Boatright spoke with WMNF’s Rob Lorei on March 31. Here, an excerpt from that broadcast: “Today, we are joined by two political scientists, Drs Valerie Sperling and Robert G. Boatright, who have been watching the presidential primary campaign this year in the US looking at how the candidates use…
Experiences, not family ties, lead Millennials to new cities

In this article published on Yahoo Finance, “It seems distance does not make the heart grow fonder – especially if you’re between the ages of 18 and 35. A new survey shows nearly half of millennials have relocated as adults to a new city or state due to matters of the heart.” “More than any generation before…
A bold vision for Bull Mansion: New restaurateurs envision farm-fresh food, craft beers – and lettuce on the roof

In an article from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Mark Sullivan writes about the new restaurant being started by Clark alums Victoria Mariano ’08 and her business partner Aditya ‘Adi’ Tibrewal, MBA ’05. Here, an excerpt: “The Civil War ghosts in one of the city’s most beautiful – and endangered – historic buildings will not be smoking…
What to do when your gay or lesbian child marries

Clark sociology Professor Deborah M. Merrill spoke with Lavender Magazine’s Shane Lueck in this article published March 31: “Marriage is a beautiful time: two families coming together under a new union, celebrating the love of two individuals. But the marriage also has broader effects, namely on the relationship between the children getting married and their parents. Deborah…
Clark University President’s Lecture to focus on genocide of Native Americans

Clark University will host Yale University professor Ned Blackhawk for a President’s Lecture, “Colonial Genocide in Native North America: Varying Methods and Approaches,” on Friday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Razzo Hall in the Traina Center for the Arts, 92 Downing Street, Worcester. This free, public lecture serves as the keynote address for a weekend symposium,…
Starting Over: Refugees look to rebuild in Worcester

…According to two separate, recent studies, [Worcester] is home to nearly 32,000 foreign-born citizens. That’s about 21 percent of its 181,045 residents — no insignificant number. Between 2007-2012, the Department of State reported 2,196 refugees resettling in Worcester. One study was conducted by the Public Policy Center at UMass-Dartmouth, the other was by Dr. Anita Fábos,…
Fresno State to host Armenian Genocide conference

Fresno State’s Armenian Studies program will host an international conference on the Armenian Genocide at the university’s campus on Friday and Saturday, the Fresno Bee reports. … Friday features presentation by Varak Ketsamanian of the University of Chicago, Anna Aleksanyan of Clark University in Massachusetts and Yektan Turkyilmaz of Berlin’s Zentrum Moderner Orient. … After a presentation…
Hispanic, Latino political scholars discuss election

The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs hosted a discussion Tuesday titled ‘The 2016 Presidential Election and the Hispanic Vote’ on the growing importance of Hispanics and Latinos in U.S. politics. … The Latino population has often been considered a “sleeping giant,” said Heather Silber Mohamed, assistant professor of political science at Clark University. The…
Study: Power Of Money Is Limited In Workplace

Money talks, but can it motivate your boss? WBZ business reporter Jeff Brown finds the power of dollar bills are limited in the workplace. … ‘It’s not just the compensation package, they need to make sure managers have fulfilling work,’ says Professor Laura Graves at Worcester’s Clark University. Researchers there and at the Center for Creative Leadership…