Liberal Education and Effective Practice (LEEP)
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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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From a cappella to Capitella, Jenna Libera composes a college life of song, science and collaboration
As musical director of Clark University’s all-female a cappella group the Counterpoints, Jenna Libera ’18, has created arrangements that melodiously blend soprano and alto voices. In her academic work, she likewise has skillfully harmonized double majors in biology and psychology to pursue her interest in neuroscience. Since arriving at Clark in 2014, Libera has completed two…
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Students unlock the secrets of marketing to millennials
Consumer Behavior, Branding Strategy classes share research on environmentally sustainable fashion with L.L. Bean
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Merging biology and art gives Amy Yeager a rare body of work
After living in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Romania and Senegal, where she attended small international schools, Amy Yeager ’17 thought Clark University might be a good fit. “Clark was small with a significant international community, so I thought the transition wouldn’t be so difficult,” she says. “When I got my acceptance letter, I just had a…
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Student research highlighted in newest issue of SURJ
The third volume of Clark University’s Scholarly Undergraduate Research Journal (SURJ) has been published, giving its all-student staff with “an inside look at academic publishing,” according to editor-in-chief Lauren Howard ’17. “All these research articles were read in class; there is a peer-review process behind them,” explains Howard (pictured). Amy Yeager ’17, who drew the illustrations for the last…
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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,…
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From Main South to Dublin, Tess Reichart unleashes the power of words
Like most English majors, Tess Reichart ’17 has spent countless hours reading literature and theory, dissecting and discussing texts, and researching and writing papers. But at Clark University, Reichart also discovered the power of words to make change. “I chose to study English because I’m passionate about creative writing as a means of liberation, and reading literature…
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Clark undergrad learns the business of real life
For Hung “William” Mai ’18, every experience is a chance to learn — and focus on his future. Mai, a management major from Vietnam, appreciates how Clark University incorporates social, political and environmental aspects into its business courses. He especially connects with professors who bring real-life examples from their extensive experience into the classroom. “Professor David Jordan has…
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Nine Steinbrecher Fellows to pursue projects in sciences, humanities
Nine Clark University students have been awarded Steinbrecher Fellowships to pursue original ideas, creative research and community service projects this summer and during the 2017-18 academic year. The Steinbrecher Fellowship Program was established in 2006. The newest Steinbrecher Fellows are all members of the Class of 2018. They and their projects include: Odgerel Chintulga, who will…