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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Major

Michele Corbet ’14 talks about why he likes studying biochemistry and molecular biology at Clark. [Video by Mae Beerman ’14]
Clark Model U.N. Team excels at Harvard, McGill conferences

The Harvard Model U.N. conference is one of the most competitive conferences in the Model U.N. circuit, attracting more than 3,000 student delegates from 75 countries. “Our team did an exceptional job this year, especially in the smaller crisis committees,” said Model U.N. Faculty Adviser Srini Sitaraman, Associate Professor of Political Science. Clark University students…
Clark history professor’s new book examines complex world of prostitution in 18th-century Paris

In her new book, “Erotic Exchanges: The World of Elite Prostitution in Eighteenth-Century Paris,” Clark University associate professor of history Nina Kushner explores the world of the eighteenth-century Parisian demimonde, in which women sold sex, company, and even love to the men of the elite in exchange for being “kept.” In “Erotic Exchanges” (Cornell University Press), Kushner reveals the…
Clark professor’s ‘Dream Nation’ explores cultural effects of Puerto Rican independence movement

While the Puerto Rican independence movement was a political failure, it has contributed immensely to the Puerto Rican identity, influencing both literature and culture. A provocative new book by Clark University associate professor of Spanish María Acosta Cruz uses examples from Puerto Rican literature, history, and pop culture to emphasize how the territory’s residents have taken hold…
Old Clark University OneCards find a musical new life as guitar picks

Members of the Clark University community are always finding creative ways to recycle just about everything. Clark’s OneCard’s Office recently started recycling old Clark OneCards into guitar picks. Business Manager Paul Wykes had the idea after he bought his son a guitar pick maker for Christmas in 2012. This past year, his son received a…
MSPC: Two Degrees in Five Years

Qualified Clark undergrads can earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree with the fifth year tuition free. The MSPC (Master of Science in Professional Communication) is just one of several accelerated degree programs offered at Clark. [Video and music by Jonathan Dana ’15]
Clark athletes lead sports camp, conduct research in Guatemala

A group of Clark University student-athletes spent their holiday break participating in the Clark Athletics Service Learning Trip (CAST) to Guatemala, where they conducted research on ecotourism and led sports development activities for area children. Watch a video about the CAST trip here. The nine-day international service trip was the brainchild of former men’s tennis captain and current…
Pat Glispin joins the 500 win club

The Clark University women’s basketball team gave longtime head coach Pat Glispin her 500th career coaching victory with a 54-51 win over Wellesley College on Feb. 12. The win also keeps the Cougars’ playoff hunt alive. Glispin, who is now in her 30th season as the head coach at Clark, becomes just the 22nd coach in…
International Center of Worcester

A look at the community work of the International Center of Worcester. Video by Jonathan Dana ’15.
Clark University Mock Trial team wins bid to national tournament

One of Clark University’s two Mock Trial teams is moving on to the national tournament, earning its bid during the regional Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament held Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 at St. Anselm’s College in Manchester, N.H. The veteran “A team” will compete in the national event in Philadelphia in March. Clark entered two…