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David Fithian

Since its founding in 1887, Clark University has benefited from leaders whose vision and resolve have created a learning institution of global consequence.

Through the leadership of President David Fithian ’87, the counsel of the Board of Trustees, and the commitment and innovation of the provost, deans, and vice presidents, Clark has established itself as an institution unafraid to press against the boundaries of traditional thinking. Our leaders know the decisions they make on behalf of the University will have a ripple effect in all areas where Clark makes an impact — from Worcester to points across the world.

Office of the President

President David Fithian ’87 leads Clark University’s mission to provide an education that inspires our students to become transformative forces in their careers, communities, and the world, while fostering a campus culture that welcomes difference and drives accomplishment.

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University Leadership

Under the direction of the president, the Clark University leadership team sustains and promotes the academic excellence and fiduciary health of the institution, carrying out the policies set by the Board of Trustees.

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Board of Trustees

Clark’s trustees draw on their expertise in the fields of business, law, and higher education to shape the policies that guide the University’s growth, enhance its reputation, and ensure its standing as a destination of choice for academically engaged students.

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