Geography
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A tale of two cities in Beirut
Anthony Jreije ’18 investigates the politics of gentrification in Lebanon’s capital
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Alex Hayes ’16 helps give POW! WOW! Worcester its punch
For the next week or so, you’ll find Alex Hayes ’16 surrounded by that which he loves – art and the Worcester community. “Art is a part of my life,” he says, peering up at a three-story brick wall at Elm Park Community School that artist Kristin Farr is transforming for POW! WOW! Worcester. The mural festival, in…
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Researchers warn of wildlife at risk due to expansion of agriculture
Nature article: Animals in Amazon, Sub-Saharan Africa face pressures from increased growing of crops
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HERO tree-restoration efforts take root in Massachusetts’ gateway cities
Undergraduates gain research experience by examining impact of planting programs in Holyoke, Revere and Chelsea
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Students receive Fulbright funding, competitive awards to teach, research and study abroad
Eleven Clark University graduate and undergraduate students received funding from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and other competitive programs for teaching assistantships, research and study abroad. “The fact that 11 of our students have received such highly competitive and prestigious awards in nine different countries on four continents speaks to the global reach and reputation that Clark enjoys. I couldn’t…
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Geography professor selected for top-level carbon research program’s science leadership group
Christopher A. Williams, associate professor at the Clark University Graduate School of Geography and adjunct associate professor of biology, will join the North American Carbon Program’s Science Leadership Group (NACP), nominated by members of the Carbon Cycle Science Interagency Working Group. Williams also was invited to serve as co-chair for the development of a high-level science implementation plan for the NACP,…
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Professor Yuko Aoyama named associate provost and dean of research
Clark University has named Graduate School of Geography. Professor Yuko Aoyama to the position of associate provost and dean of research, effective June 1. Read about Yuko Aoyama’s latest book, “The Rise of the Hybrid Domain.” Aoyama received a B.A. from International Christian University, Tokyo, an M.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Ph.D. from…
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Clark ‘Still In’ to honor Paris Agreement, climate action
President Angel signs declaration of continued commitment; stands with education, government, business leaders
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Geography, art history, and a passion for Bogotá
Maria Luisa Escobar Pardo ’17 seeks to contribute to a resurgent Colombia
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From deforestation to sustainable chicken farming, John Hite’s projects take wing
John Hite ’17 has used his double major in geography and Spanish at Clark University to work with communities in Mexico. From helping create more sustainable methods of raising chickens, to developing a policy brief to mitigate deforestation, he has lived up to Clark’s motto: “Challenge Convention, Change our World.” In between high school and Clark, Hite, of Royersford,…