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Class of 2019 is Clark’s largest ever

Clark University will welcome its largest class in history to the Worcester campus this fall. “Thanks to the efforts of the entire Clark campus community and the dedicated work of our Admissions staff, Clark is enrolling the largest and academically strongest class in its recent history,” said Don Honeman, dean of admissions and financial aid.…
Clark University appoints leading development expert to head IDCE

Clark University has appointed Professor Edward R. Carr as director of its Department of International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). Professor Carr comes to Clark from the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina, where he served as the associate director of the Walker Institute for International and Area Studies and director…
Forbes: Clark University is No. 16 on list of most entrepreneurial research universities

For the second year in a row, Forbes has named Clark University as one the country’s top 20 most entrepreneurial schools, appearing at No. 16 on its list of “Most Entrepreneurial Universities.” The rankings appear in the August 17 print issue of Forbes. The list is based on the research universities’ entrepreneurial ratios —…
Vision beyond the vigil: Clark community works toward Nepal recovery

Clark's strong ties, student/faculty leadership, humanitarian aid expertise combine for lasting, meaningful support
Clark Graduate Students Selected as EDF Climate Corps Fellows

The Graduate School of Management and the International Development, Community, and Environment Department are proud to announce that two dual-degree graduate students have been chosen as Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps fellows this year. Christian Davies (MBA/MS-Environmental Science & Policy, ’16), and Edward Snook (MBA/MS-Environmental Science and Policy, ’16) will be two of the…
Clark student wins 1st Place at national voice competition

Talk about starting the summer on a high note! Clark University student Jacqueline Savageau recently won First Place at the 2015 National Voice Competition, hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) in Greensboro, N.C., July 7. After submitting a video audition to the New England Regional Competition in February, Savageau placed 1st…
Professor’s book examines effects of increased meat production, consumption

Livestock production worldwide is increasing rapidly, but there are many concerns about the sustainability of increased meat production and consumption. “Political Ecologies of Meat” (Routledge, 2015), co-edited by Clark University Professor of Geography Jody Emel, examines these issues from various perspectives, including human health, animal welfare, climate change and environmental pollution. The book’s essays explore…
Esteemed alumnus D’Army Bailey has passed away

To the Clark Community: With deep sadness, we share news of the death on Sunday of our friend and esteemed alumnus D’Army Bailey. Judge, civil rights activist — even actor — D’Army Bailey (’65/L.L.D. ’10/P ’00) was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at Reunion 2015, although he was not able to attend. “Judge D’Army…
Computer science students programmed for success

The 2014-2015 academic year saw Clark University computer science students make their debut at the annual Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), described in their Fact Sheet as “the premiere global programming competition conducted by and for the world’s universities.” The four-decades-old event “fosters creativity, teamwork, and innovation in building new software…
AAC&U selects Clark U for leadership consortium to advance quality capstone experiences for students

Clark University joined with academic leaders from eight colleges and universities who convened in Arlington, Virginia, to begin work on advancing the goals of the LEAP Challenge recently launched by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). Announced June 30 as part of its Centennial Annual Meeting and marking the tenth year of AAC&U’s…