Philosophy
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Whether producing poetry or pondering philosophy, Jessica Hoops ’18 has a way with words
As a newly minted graduate of Clark University, Jessica Hoops ’18 has left her mark here — especially in the world of words. Hoops, who majored in English and philosophy, received an honorable mention in the Worcester County Poetry Association’s 2018 College Poetry Competition. Selected from among six nominees to receive the Runner-up Manuscript Prize, she was invited to…
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Clark intern joins fight against HIV/AIDS discrimination
With a high-paying summer internship at a prominent labor law firm in hand, but not in heart, Alexander Grayson ’18 searched for an opportunity to combine two passions: legal advocacy and public health. He discovered AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit, public-interest law firm providing free legal assistance to people living with HIV and…
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Clark graduate student’s research resonates with personal experience
Clark University English master’s degree candidate Ama Bemma Adwetewa-Badu considers herself to be a part of what she studies, her work resonating with her personal experience. Adwetewa-Badu, a Worcester resident, researches avant-garde, experimental Black diasporic poets specific to West Africa, America and the Caribbean. Along this vein, some of her most recent work has examined Robin Coste…
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Clark welcomes new faculty for 2016-17 academic year
Clark University is pleased to welcome nine new faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year. These scholars bring a wealth of knowledge to areas including biology, education, management and philosophy. Nathan Ahlgren Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology (starting Jan. 1, 2017) Assistant Professor, Biology (as of Sept. 1, 2017) Nathan Ahlgren is a microbial ecologist, and…
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‘Genius grant’ recognizes alumnus’ environmental work in health care
To save the planet, Gary Cohen ’78 advocates for Health Care Without Harm
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Clark professor signs petition requesting WHO, IOC postpone or move Olympic Games due to Zika
Philosophy Department Chair Patrick Derr likens response to Zika to early years of AIDS pandemic
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Writing a different future for the planet
Climate Change Teach-in session delves into role of speculative fiction in the environmental debate