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Graduate Student Unionization

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Earlier this month, a group of Clark University graduate students informed us that they had begun the process to unionize and be represented by Teamsters Local 170. This is a formal process that is overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency. The proposed union, per…
The Crisis in Ukraine

Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff, The images and news coming out of Ukraine are gut-wrenching. Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by the mounting crisis, especially members of our community who have personal connections to the region. Our CARE Team has been connecting with our students who may be impacted to make sure…
Plans Unveiled for New Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design

Dear Members of the Clark Community, We are very excited to be able to share conceptual designs for the University’s new interdisciplinary Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design (MACD). The building, which will be home to the Department of Computer Science, the Becker School of Design & Technology, and some programs within the Department…
Changes to Campus COVID Policies

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, We hope you are enjoying a productive and rewarding spring semester. Today, we want to share with you some upcoming changes to our COVID-19 policies based on our assessment of the scientific data and guidance from health officials that show a steady decline of the Omicron variant across the country…
Celebrating Black History Month at Clark

To the Clark Community, In observing Black History Month, we not only honor the achievements, courage, and resilience of the Black community in the United States and especially on our campus and in our alumni ranks but we also confront difficult truths about race in our country’s and our university’s past and present. As a…
Spring 2022 Semester Plans

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff: We hope you are enjoying a restful and joyous holiday break and extend our very best wishes to you for the new year. As the Spring 2022 semester approaches, we want to share with you our plans for welcoming our community back to campus with sufficient time for you to…
Investing in Clark for a Strong Future

Dear Members of the Clark Community, The driving force behind the strategic planning work in which we have been engaged for nearly a year is a strongly felt and widely shared sentiment that this is a critical time to invest in Clark University. The acquisition of land on Park Avenue, announced on Monday, is one…
Expanding the Margins of Possibility, an Exciting Step Forward

Dear Members of the Clark Community, Over the past ten months, we have been engaging together in a strategic planning effort to chart a course for the strongest possible future for Clark. This work will continue throughout the current academic year and beyond, and I hope it will be influenced and informed by the participation…
A Message from the Clark Board of Trustees Chair

Dear Members of the Clark Community, As Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees, I am writing on behalf of the full Board following a special two-day meeting we held this past weekend dedicated to strategic planning for Clark’s future. During this session, and as part of our regular meetings throughout the past year, the…
Quarterly Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

To the University Community: Our work to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Clark is an ongoing effort. Following is a quarterly snapshot of key advancements in this area. For regular updates and more information about initiatives underway, be sure to visit our DEI website. Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Leadership Named On…