• New Gift Supports Little Center Renovation

    Dear Members of the Clark Community, I am delighted to announce a $2 million gift from Clark University Trustee Vickie Riccardo and her husband Donald Spencer that will help transform the 54-year-old Little Center into a modern performance and theater arts teaching space. Ms. Riccardo and Mr. Spencer are the parents of Alyssa Spencer ’17,…

  • Clark Appoints Vice President for Government and Community Affairs

    Dear Members of the Clark Community, Today, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph M. Corazzini as Clark University’s next Vice President for Government and Community Affairs (VPGCA). Clark’s legacy of making life better here in our own neighborhood, nationally, and around the world is a distinction we are all very proud of…

  • Clark Appoints Vice President and Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Dear Members of the Clark Community, One of our highest priorities at Clark is to be a just, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming institution – a place where all of our students, faculty, and staff are valued and given opportunities to flourish. Our Office of Diversity and Inclusion serves as a critical hub for our work…

  • Clark Announces Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the University

    Dear Members of the Clark Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kendall Isaac, J.D., Ed.D., as Clark’s first general counsel in the University’s history. In addition to serving as the University’s chief legal officer, Kendall will assume the role of vice president and secretary of the University as well as assistant secretary…

  • Welcome to the New Academic Year

    Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Welcome to the 2021-22 academic year! It is wonderful to have everyone back together again and to see the campus teeming with activity. To our class of 2025, graduate students, and others who are joining us for the first time, we are thrilled you are here. Welcome to the Clark…

  • Toward a Healthy and Safe Fall Semester

    To the Clark Community, We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our students — new and returning, undergraduate and graduate. Today, we write to outline Clark University’s preparations and expectations for a safe fall semester beginning August 23. We do so with both great anticipation and some caution. Clark’s priority throughout the pandemic…

  • Update on Clark’s Vaccine Requirement

    Dear Faculty and Staff, As we prepare to welcome our students back to campus next month, I want to update you on the status of our COVID-19 efforts, and our prospects for reopening under normal operating conditions this fall. As you know, Clark is requiring that all members of our community return to campus only…

  • Task Force on Campus Safety and Security Recommendations

    To Faculty, Staff, and Students, The Task Force on Campus Safety and Security working since January to review current policing practices at Clark, explore alternative policing models, and engage the University community in dialogue and assessment of new ideas has now completed and presented its report to me. The report includes ten recommendations. I encourage…

  • Quarterly Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

    To the Clark Community: Clark’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging remains a top priority and our work will continue through the summer in preparation for our next academic year. Following is a quarterly highlight of many of our efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). For regular updates and more information about…

  • Commencement 2021 Update: Honorary Degree Recipients, Logistics, and More

    Dear Members of the Clark Community, As Commencement 2021 approaches, we are writing to share a final update on plans and logistics. We are anticipating a joyful event to celebrate our students as they move on from Clark University to pursue their chosen career and life paths. Date and Time As a reminder, our ceremonies…