To Members of the Clark Community, I am pleased to announce that Clark’s 120th Commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 20, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. Commencement is among our most meaningful and celebratory occasions each year, and I am looking forward to sharing this special day with our…

Dear Faculty and Staff, I am very pleased to announce that Clark University will receive a $1 million gift to support the work of designing, developing, and launching an undergraduate honors program. The donor, a Clark alumnus who has asked to remain anonymous, saw the potential of an honors program — a set of courses…

Dear Faculty and Staff, This summer, I begin my fourth year as president. I want to thank you all for the advice and support you have given me to date, and, especially, for all the time and effort so many of you have invested in efforts to plan for Clark’s future. These efforts have included…

Dear Members of the Clark Community, Today, we are writing with an important update to Clark’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. With the COVID-19 national public health emergency expected to end on May 11, 2023, the COVID Advisory Group has been assessing the University’s COVID policies and procedures. As we have done throughout the pandemic, our decisions…

Dear students, faculty, and staff, As the academic year draws to a close, I want to thank you all for contributing as each of you do to the dynamic and vibrant life of our university. This was a year in which thankfully we were able to return to an even greater sense of normalcy following…

To Members of the Clark Community, I am pleased to announce that Clark’s 119th Commencement exercises will take place Sunday, May 21, on the Campus Green. Commencement is among our most meaningful and celebratory occasions each year, and I am looking forward to sharing the day with our Clark graduates, families, and friends. In addition…

To Members of the Clark Community: We write to share our absolute heartbreak over the devastating earthquakes that have struck Turkey and Syria, and concern and support for the Clark University students, faculty, and staff who are from and have loved ones in the areas impacted by this incomprehensible disaster. We share in your pain.…

State of the University Address Good morning and thank you for joining me today. It is a privilege and an honor to share with you my third State of the University Address. I regard this annual occasion not only as an important tradition but a meaningful opportunity to reflect on where we are as an…

To the Clark Community, I write to share news of the appointment of a new vice president for university advancement. Effective January 17, 2023, Joe Manok will join Clark University to bring exciting new leadership to our work in development and alumni relations. Joe is a truly outstanding development professional with decades of experience in…

To Students, Faculty, and Staff, Every election matters. Some perhaps are more consequential than others, but all form the bedrock of our democracy and our collective participation is imperative. On this Election Day 2022-eve, we write to encourage you to ensure your voice is heard. If you have not yet cast an early or absentee…