Stories
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‘Try and try again’: A conversation with Hung Dinh Nguyen ’21
Hung Dinh Nguyen ’21, who majored in computer science and mathematics at Clark, is a data engineer working working remotely from his home in Vietnam. We connected with him to see how things have been going since graduation. When did you graduate and what did you do at Clark? I graduated in…
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‘We all figure it out as we go’: An interview with Nina Mitukiewicz ’15
Nina Mitukiewicz ’15 double majored in psychology and women’s studies at Clark, then went on to earn a master’s in macro social work. Her role as a division manager at The Petey Greene Program keeps her connected with Clark as she oversees the University’s partnership with the organization. We caught up with Nina to learn…
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Alumni in tech fields advise, encourage Clark students about career paths
Diversify your passions. Begin your career exploration early. Be prepared to hear your share of “nos” before you hear “yes.” This was just some of the advice imparted to students during Clark Alumni in Tech Roles, a panel discussion held as part of the Career Connection Center’s recent Internet, Software, and Technology Career Exploration…
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$2M gift will transform Michelson Theater lobby
Upgrade is key component of major renovation of Little Center
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Pronita Gupta ’91 advocates for change as senior labor adviser in the Biden administration
Clark helped stoke her passion for workers’ rights
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Loretta Chekani ’71 wins top prize for latest historical romance
Worcester-based author Loretta Chekani ’71, who writes under the name Loretta Chase, has received the Romance Writers of America’s 2021 VIVIAN Award for “Ten Things I Hate About the Duke,” published by Avon Books, an imprint of Harper Collins. The VIVIAN Awards, which recognize excellence in romance writing and showcase author talent and creativity,…
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New podcast examines how Clarkies have persevered in a COVID world
“Moments of Uncertainty,” a podcast produced and hosted by Alumni and Friends Engagement, explores the ways in which Clarkies responded to the challenges of COVID-19 during 2020, a year like no other at Clark. The podcast reveals the lessons people took away from this extraordinary time, offering insight into how they adapted to ever-changing, and…
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First-year students learn how algorithms can warp human outcomes
‘Coded Bias’ director speaks as part of Common Academic Experience
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The long goodbye of a good man
When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Stephen DiRado turned family pain into enduring art
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‘With Dad’ film earns plaudits
Editor’s note: “With Dad” will premiere on GBH, Boston’s PBS station, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The film is available to stream at https://www.wgbh.org/with-dad. Clark Screen Studies Professor Soren Sorensen was seeking a topic for his master’s thesis when he asked colleague Stephen DiRado if he’d be interested in sitting for an…