Psychology
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On science, diversity and finding your passion
'Whatever contributions I make in this field give me purpose in my life and momentum to make a change'
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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 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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Clark’s psychology honor society wins best team award
Clark University’s chapter of Psi Chi, an international honor society in psychology, has been selected for the Kay Wilson Officer Team Leadership Award. The award is presented annually to recognize a chapter for its significant and demonstrable team leadership. The Clark chapter will receive a $2,000 prize and a commemorative plaque. Jennifer Baldwin, awards and grants officer…
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Parents in the college selection process: allies or adversaries?
Clark Undergraduate Admissions office hosts professional development symposium for guidance advisers
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Family Impact Seminar puts the spotlight on health disparities in Massachusetts
The Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise at Clark University hosted its eighth annual Massachusetts Family Impact Seminar on April 5 at the State House, bringing the latest research on health disparities to Massachusetts legislators. With the ongoing debate over the Affordable Care Act, many policymakers and researchers again are focused on the role of race, ethnicity, immigration status, income, education and…
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Purpose, meaning, and a Clark psychology degree
Samuel “Vladi” Highland ’16 discovered a sense of purpose studying psychology at Clark University. “I chose my major because psychology was already of interest to me, but once I started taking the seminars and research courses, I knew I had found my place,” the recent alumnus says. Highland came to Clark because he found the…
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The education of Delight Gavor
Delight Gavor ’16 lives by a lesson she learned at Clark University: To dream big, then never stop trying to turn those dreams into reality. Gavor, now working toward a master’s degree in education at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, held true to that lesson as a Global Scholar pursuing a psychology degree at Clark. She believes there’s nothing…
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Clark undergrad aspires to reshape the Greek education system
After spending a few years in Greece’s public school system, Despoina Lioliou ’17 of Veroia, Greece, realized students were taught to learn through rote memorization, not thoughtful or creative questioning. She enrolled at Clark University, and discovered her purpose: change how Greek children learn. “In my sophomore year, I asked a professor for advice about what to…
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Mohamed Elmaola ’18 draws inspiration from failure
LEEP Scholar shaping a career as motivational speaker