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2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
State of the University Address<\/a> January 29, 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2025<\/h2>\n\n\n
$20 million gift fuels University\u2019s transformation plan for a strong future<\/a> October 21, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Clark alumna named prestigious 2025 MacArthur Fellow<\/a> October 8, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Gift of $1M to support Endowed Scholarships<\/a> September 16, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Welcome to a new academic year<\/a> August 25, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Leadership transition in undergraduate admissions<\/a> June 27, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Clark\u2019s School of Business<\/a> June 5, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Sharing sad news<\/a> June 3, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Moving forward: An invitation to learn about Clark\u2019s budget and strategic plan<\/a> May 29, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Clark University Commencement 2025<\/a> April 9, 2025<\/span><\/div>
State of the University Address<\/a> March 19, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Administrative Leadership Appointments and Changes<\/a> February 18, 2025<\/span><\/div>
Exciting Update Regarding Our New School of Climate, Environment, and Society<\/a> January 14, 2025<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/h2>\n\n\n
Clark University\u2019s Position on Divestment and Other BDS Measures<\/a> December 5, 2024<\/span><\/div>
New Gift to Establish Professorship in Climate, Environment, and Society<\/a> December 5, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Welcome to the 2024-25 Academic Year<\/a> August 26, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Gift for Professorship in Jewish Studies<\/a> June 12, 2024<\/span><\/div>
New Policy on Institutional Statements<\/a> June 10, 2024<\/span><\/div>
A Necessary Response to the Public Account of a Staff Person\u2019s Resignation<\/a> April 16, 2024<\/span><\/div>
$5M Gift Will Support Endowed Professorships and Athletics<\/a> April 15, 2024<\/span><\/div>
$2M in Gifts to Support Media Arts, Computing, and Design<\/a> April 2, 2024<\/span><\/div>
$10M Pledge Advances School of Climate, Environment, and Society<\/a> March 26, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Clark University Commencement 2024<\/a> March 21, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Leadership at the School of Management<\/a> February 14, 2024<\/span><\/div>
Considering the Question of Institutional Neutrality<\/a> February 1, 2024<\/span><\/div>
State of the University Address<\/a> January 24, 2024<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/h2>\n\n\n
Standing Against Antisemitism and Islamophobia<\/a> November 8, 2023<\/span><\/div>
2023 Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey<\/a> October 13, 2023<\/span><\/div>
A Message of Concern for Our Community<\/a> October 10, 2023<\/span><\/div>
New Venue for Clark\u2019s 120th Commencement<\/a> September 11, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year<\/a> August 28, 2023<\/span><\/div>
SOM Leadership Change<\/a> August 9, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision: A Profound Setback<\/a> June 29, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Advancing an Undergraduate Honors Program at Clark<\/a> June 8, 2023<\/span><\/div>
A Vision for Our University<\/a> May 18, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Clark to Lift COVID Vaccination Requirement<\/a> May 8, 2023<\/span><\/div>
A Year of Accomplishments<\/a> May 1, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Clark University Commencement 2023<\/a> March 30, 2023<\/span><\/div>
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: Extending Care and Concern<\/a> February 7, 2023<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/h2>\n\n\n
State of the University Address<\/a> December 20, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Leadership Changes in Undergraduate Admissions<\/a> November 28, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Clark Appoints Vice President for University Advancement<\/a> November 16, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Election Day 2022<\/a> November 7, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Welcome to the 2022\u201323 Academic Year<\/a> August 29, 2022<\/span><\/div>
News Regarding University Advancement Leadership<\/a> June 27, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade<\/a> June 25, 2022<\/span><\/div>
At Once, Despair and Hope<\/a> May 18, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Erica J. Penn ’84 and Kevin S. Penn Establish Penn Family Scholarship Fund<\/a> April 27, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Update to Mask Policy Beginning on April 4<\/a> April 1, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Thank You for an Amazing Gala<\/a> March 30, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Graduate Student Unionization Election Results<\/a> March 23, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Clark University Commencement 2022<\/a> March 23, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Update on COVID Protocols Effective March 21<\/a> March 18, 2022<\/span><\/div>
New Optional Masking and Testing Protocols Effective March 21<\/a> March 4, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Graduate Student Unionization<\/a> February 28, 2022<\/span><\/div>
The Crisis in Ukraine<\/a> February 25, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Plans Unveiled for New Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design<\/a> February 18, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Changes to Campus COVID Policies<\/a> February 10, 2022<\/span><\/div>
Celebrating Black History Month at Clark<\/a> February 7, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2021<\/h2>\n\n\n
State of the University Address<\/a> December 17, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Investing in Clark for a Strong Future<\/a> November 3, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Expanding the Margins of Possibility, an Exciting Step Forward<\/a> November 1, 2021<\/span><\/div>
A Message from the Clark Board of Trustees Chair<\/a> October 27, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Quarterly Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts<\/a> October 14, 2021<\/span><\/div>
New Gift Supports Little Center Renovation<\/a> September 30, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Clark Appoints Vice President for Government and Community Affairs<\/a> September 14, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Clark Appoints Vice President and Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/a> September 7, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Clark Announces Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the University<\/a> September 2, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Welcome to the New Academic Year<\/a> August 23, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Toward a Healthy and Safe Fall Semester<\/a> August 10, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Update on Clark’s Vaccine Requirement<\/a> July 22, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Task Force on Campus Safety and Security Recommendations<\/a> July 7, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Quarterly Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts<\/a> June 8, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Commencement 2021 Update: Honorary Degree Recipients, Logistics, and More<\/a> June 4, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Update on Search for Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/a> June 3, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Remarks Delivered at the Diversity and Inclusion Celebration<\/a> May 25, 2021<\/span><\/div>
A Call to Our Community<\/a> May 25, 2021<\/span><\/div>
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement<\/a> May 20, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Clark University\u2019s Next Provost<\/a> May 5, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Commencement 2021 Update<\/a> May 4, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Gift from Alumna Supports Music<\/a> May 4, 2021<\/span><\/div>
A Verdict and the Work Still Ahead<\/a> April 21, 2021<\/span><\/div>
With a Heavy Heart<\/a> April 12, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Commencement 2021 Ceremonies to be Held in Person June 12-13<\/a> April 9, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Fall Semester 2021 Announcement<\/a> April 2, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Statement Regarding the Establishment of the Becker School of Design & Technology at Clark University<\/a> March 29, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Leadership Changes in the Dean of Students Office<\/a> March 18, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Standing with Our Asian American Community<\/a> March 17, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Campus Reopening: Welcome Message from President Fithian<\/a> March 5, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Strategic Planning for Clark’s Future<\/a> March 1, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Quarterly Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts<\/a> February 25, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Clark University Spring Reopening Announced<\/a> February 1, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Task Force on Campus Safety and Security<\/a> January 25, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<\/a> January 18, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Letter to the Community<\/a> January 15, 2021<\/span><\/div>
Statement on Events in Washington, D.C.<\/a> January 7, 2021<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/h2>\n\n\n
State of the University Address<\/a> December 15, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Important COVID Update: Alert Level Raised to 3<\/a> November 16, 2020<\/span><\/div>
On Election Day<\/a> November 3, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Update Regarding Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts<\/a> October 29, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Plans for Spring Semester 2021<\/a> October 28, 2020<\/span><\/div>
President Fithian Announces Next Chief of Clark University Police<\/a> October 27, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Update on Clark’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<\/a> September 23, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Update on Process, Survey for Hiring Chief Officer of Diversity and Inclusion<\/a> September 9, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Thank You Note from President Fithian<\/a> September 4, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Announcement about Departure of Sheree Ohen, Clark\u2019s first full-time Chief Officer of Diversity and Inclusion<\/a> August 24, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Message to Campus on the First Day of Classes<\/a> August 24, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Announcement: New Vice President of Marketing and Communications<\/a> August 19, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Update Regarding Smoking on Campus<\/a> August 19, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives<\/a> July 17, 2020<\/span><\/div>
July 13, 2020, Update on Fall Reopening Information<\/a> July 13, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Statement of Support for Clark’s International Students<\/a> July 8, 2020<\/span><\/div>
First-Day Reflections<\/a> July 1, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Update on Independent Review of June 1 Events<\/a> June 30, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Clark\u2019s Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<\/a> June 18, 2020<\/span><\/div>
June 10, 2020: Clark University Intends to Resume Teaching and Learning on Campus This Fall<\/a> June 10, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Statement on Initiating Independent Review<\/a> June 5, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Statement Concerning Protests Nationally and in Worcester<\/a> June 2, 2020<\/span><\/div>
Statement: ‘Our community must stand united against racism and injustice’<\/a> May 31, 2020<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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