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A Conversation with Film Director Mira Nair

A public conversation at Clark University, Massachusetts, USA, about diasporic lives lived through migration, movement, and dislocation, as rendered in film and new expressive forms in the 21st Century .[Video by Paul Puiia ’16; Edited by Jonathan Dana ’16]
LEEP and WaterFire Providence

LEEP Project Pioneer Andy Doig ’14 used his technical savvy to resurrect legendary horror writer H.P. Lovecraft at the WaterFire Providence this summer. LEEP Pioneer Chelsea Krysin ’14 honed her project management skills as an event planner at WaterFire. Here they and their mentors from Clark and WaterFire discuss the impact of their LEEP experiences. LEEP (Liberal Education…
Geographical conference at Clark University to feature giant globe, art, awards and expert keynote

The New England-St. Lawrence Valley Geographical Society (NESTVAL) 2013 Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, October 18 to 19, at Clark University. Conference themes include “Climate Justice,” “Economic and Financial Crisis,” and “Reimagining Mid-Sized Cities,” and presentations on many topics are scheduled. NESTVAL was established as the nation’s first regional professional geography organization. Beginning with the…
Higgins series “Framing Freedom” continues to inspire – Next: Jazz Ambassadors lecture Oct. 23

The Higgins School of Humanities Fall Dialogue Symposium is under way at Clark University, offering lectures, screenings, conversations and exhibits that explore the theme “Framing Freedom.” Coming next in this series, which is free and open to the public, is “Jazz Ambassadors Play the Cold War,” a talk by Penny M. Von Eschen, professor of history and…
Justice for Varter

Dr. H. Martin Deranian ’47 was determined to uncover the tragic truth about his mother’s ordeal. Today, Clark professor Taner Akçam challenges the world to honor her memory and that of the millions killed and driven into exile nearly a century ago.
Clark University Graduate School of Management is one of Princeton Review’s best business schools

The Graduate School of Management (GSOM) at Clark University is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review. The company features the school in the new 2014 edition of its book, “The Best 295 Business Schools.” According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review Senior VP-Publisher, “We recommend Clark GSOM as one of the best institutions a…
Clark University honors Teasdale’s 25 years leading Main South CDC

The Clark University community has developed a strong culture of engagement and partnership with the surrounding Main South neighborhood. On Oct. 9, Clark recognized a key partner in that mission, honoring J. Stephen Teasdale for his 25 years as Executive Director of the Main South Community Development Corporation (Main South CDC). “At Clark, we talk about our…
Driving Force: Chief economic adviser Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, M.A. ’88, Ph.D. ’86, helps steer Ford Motor Company toward profitability

Ellen Hughes-Cromwick began raising red flags in the fall of 2006. As recounted in the 2012 book “American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company,” Ford’s chief economic adviser warned about significant shifts in several markets, the proliferation of subprime mortgages, the correction taking place in the housing market, tightening…
Pioneering at the Clark Community Thrift Store

Clark management major Gus Meissner ’14 used his LEEP Pioneer project to help the Clark Community Thrift Store become more sustainable. Read his LEEP blog. LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) is Clark University’s pioneering model of education that combines a robust liberal arts experience with authentic engagement in the world and workplace.
The Big Picture

When Cecilia Rana ’14 and Bhumika Regmi ’14, both natives of Khatmandu, began designing their own LEEP Project, the prospect of putting a lens onto the daily existences of the Dalit women, while also being of service to them, was a perfect fit. Under the guidance of their faculty mentor William Fisher, dean of graduate…