Stories
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Professor Szekely’s latest book explores politics of militant groups in Middle East
The nature of international conflict has evolved in recent decades. Rather than conflict between state militaries, warfare increasingly takes place within regional conflict systems involving both states and non-state armed groups. Understanding the internal dynamics of these organizations is an important part of understanding the nature of international conflict, according to Ora Szekely, assistant professor of…
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Semester in the City: Clark partners with new internship program
College for Social Innovation gives students opportunity to gain credit and build experience in social sector
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Clark alum joined archaeologists in Holocaust tunnel discovery; NOVA to feature story
A Clark University alumna had a front-row seat for an international news story that PBS’ NOVA is featuring on April 19: archaeologists’ discovery last summer of a Holocaust escape tunnel built by Jews near Vilna, Lithuania. Rachel Polinsky ’16 graduated from Clark with a dual degree in art history and ancient civilization last May. She then headed to Lithuania to work alongside Richard…
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The Art of Biology
To learn about biodiversity, students use creativity to capture life in detail
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Student filmmaker to intern at Ken Burns studio
Leah Bodin '18 credits LEEP project experience with helping land Florentine Films internship
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Political science professor’s new book examines what it means to ‘become American’
‘The New Americans’ examines immigration policy, focuses on protests and experiences of five Latino national origin groups
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ClarkCONNECT panel takes the pulse of health care
As the U.S. House debated the Affordable Care Act recently, Clark University alumni involved in public health discussed what’s next for their profession and the cross-section of Americans they serve. The alumni returned to campus to launch the fifth ClarkCONNECT event, this one focused on health. ClarkCONNECT matches students with alumni, faculty, parents and outside partners for…
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Family Impact Seminar puts the spotlight on health disparities in Massachusetts
The Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise at Clark University hosted its eighth annual Massachusetts Family Impact Seminar on April 5 at the State House, bringing the latest research on health disparities to Massachusetts legislators. With the ongoing debate over the Affordable Care Act, many policymakers and researchers again are focused on the role of race, ethnicity, immigration status, income, education and…
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Professor Aylward receives Guggenheim Fellowship for music composition
John Aylward, associate professor of music composition and theory at the Clark University Department of Visual and Performing Arts, received a 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship. He is one of 173 current fellows representing scholars, artists, and scientists from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, selected from among more than 3,000 applicants. Professor Aylward is a composer, conductor and performer of…
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Clark Model UN finishes strong at Brown
Weeks of preparation proved fruitful for Clark University’s Model United Nations team as three members picked up individual awards during Brown University’s annual conference held March 3. Head delegate Josh Merchat ’19 won Outstanding Delegate for his committee work, while Alex Chilton ’20 and David Sullivan ’20 independently won Best Delegate in their respective committees. “The strong performance of…
