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A place where curiosity is fueled by purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Clark University, we view education as more than simply acquiring knowledge or deepening our understanding\u2014it is also about joining a community that both challenges and inspires, providing opportunities for hands-on learning and personal transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark is a place where curiosity is fueled by purpose. Our campus is home to students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, each contributing unique experiences, viewpoints, and passions. Whether you\u2019re a first-year student, a transfer, a returning adult learner, or someone seeking new academic or professional opportunities, you\u2019ll discover rigorous academic programs in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our community is truly what sets Clark apart. Here, you\u2019ll find thinkers, innovators, advocates, and entrepreneurs\u2014people deeply committed to learning and eager to forge their own path. We embrace diversity in every sense and nurture an inclusive culture where every individual\u2019s voice is heard. Our classrooms encourage active dialogue, our campus buzzes with collaboration, and our dedication to social change is at the heart of all we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re searching for a university environment that merges the advantages of a research institution with the close-knit feel of a liberal arts college, values your uniqueness, supports your goals, and empowers you to make an impact\u2014Clark is the place for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you have a chance to visit our campus and get to know first-hand all that is so special about Clark\u2014our community, our exceptional student experience, and the vibrant city of Worcester we call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Fithian \u201987<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David Fithian \u201987, a proud alumnus and a distinguished leader in higher education, became the 10th president of Clark University in June 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clark Inspired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University\u2019s strategic framework, Clark Inspired, creates the roadmap toward the institution\u2019s brightest future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On May 16, 2026, Clark launched its most ambitious campaign ever\u2014a bold call to action that carries Clark\u2019s transformation forward and unites our community in the pursuit of discovery, innovation, and meaningful change on the challenges that matter most\u2014on campus, in Worcester, and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have long been a resilient institution\u2014one that challenges convention.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This moment in higher education demands that we position the University to thrive in challenging circumstances by first accepting that we need to do some things differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new course for Clark keeps our students and their experience at the center of our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Massachusetts<\/a> Clark University\u00a0hosts\u00a0leaders to discuss extreme heat\u00a0<\/a><\/div>
\"Jonas<\/a> Clark to receive $27 million Dept. of Labor funding to expand IT apprenticeship opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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President’s communications<\/h2>\n\n\n
Welcome to a new academic year<\/a> August 24, 2026<\/span><\/div>
Marketing and Communications Leadership Transition<\/a> July 23, 2026<\/span><\/div>
Change in Graduate Admissions Leadership<\/a> May 27, 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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