Dear Members of the Clark Community, Last month we reached the one-year milestone of the pandemic, a time that has truly tested us — yet one that also proved how adeptly we can meet an extraordinary challenge.   Today, with tremendous optimism, I am pleased to announce that Clark will be returning to fully in-person classes…

As a neighbor to Becker College for over 100 years, Clark University sincerely regrets that the college has had to make the painful decision to close. Becker has occupied a distinguished place in the higher education landscape, especially here in Worcester. We know this is an extremely difficult time for Becker’s students, faculty, staff, and…

Dear Members of the Clark Community, We write to share the news that Francy Magee, Clark’s Associate Provost and Dean of Students, has chosen to step down from her role at the University to explore new opportunities and challenges that coincide with her professional goals. Francy’s last day with Clark will be March 28th. Francy…

Dear Members of the Clark Community, Last night in Atlanta, we witnessed violence committed against Asians and Asian Americans. Acts of hate against Asians in the U.S. surged by nearly 150 percent over the past year, fueled by the anti-Asian rhetoric propagated during our national fight against COVID-19. We say “surged,” because anti-Asian racism is not…

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, As I walked on campus yesterday (and stopped by the Kneller for my COVID test), it was wonderful to see signs of our University coming back to life. Students with whom I spoke at the Kneller all felt their classes were off to a good start and everyone was excited…

To the Clark Community: Our work to develop a strategic framework for the University is underway. We have begun with a visioning phase in which we – together – are establishing a sense of what defines Clark and Clarkies, and how we can bring that forward into an even stronger, bolder Clark of the future.…

To the Clark Community: Following is a quarterly highlight of our efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). University Diversity Action Council A newly invigorated university-wide steering group began its work last month. The University Diversity Action Council (UDAC), co-chaired by me and Associate Provost and Dean of the Faculty Esther Jones, includes student,…

To the Clark Community, We write today to announce our plan for Clark University’s Spring 2021 semester. We reached a decision after extensive consultation — including input from students, faculty, staff, and public health officials — as well as analysis informed by several predictive models and other data. When we first announced a tentative schedule…

To the Clark Community: On October 27th, when I announced the appointment of Lauren Misale as Chief of the Clark University Police Department (CUPD), I noted that an immediate priority will be working with her to conduct a thorough assessment of our police practices and overall approach to campus safety and security. Chief Misale already…

To the University Community: Today we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a champion of racial equality and social justice, and an advocate of nonviolent civil disobedience,  Dr. King taught us that change requires persistence and resolve. He challenged us to open our hearts and minds…