Clark hosts Human-Animal Studies Fellowship Conference

Clark University is hosting the Animals and Society Institute’s 2010 Human-Animal Studies Fellowship Conference, under way since May 24 and featuring public presentations by 20 distinguished scholars from around the world, from June 28 through July 1. This is the fourth year of the six-week ASI program, which brings together animal-studies scholars for individual research…

NAS Fellow A. Bebbington to head renowned School of Geography

Esteemed scientist Anthony Bebbington will become director of Clark University’s acclaimed Graduate School of Geography, also assuming the title of Higgins Professor of Environment and Society.  Bebbington was appointed in March 2009 to assume the position starting July 2010. In April 2009, Bebbington was elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences…

Clark’s Melkonian Featured In Sports Illustrated

For the second time this year, a Clark University student-athlete will be featured in the world’s most prominent sports magazine. First-year, two-sport star Mel Melkonian (Worcester, Mass./Saint Peter Marian) will appear in the May 31 edition of Sports Illustrated’s famed “Faces In The Crowd” section, the magazine announced on Wednesday. The issue, which hit newsstands…

Clark honors Conn. teacher as Outstanding Secondary Educator

The Clark University Alumni Association recognized Beth Regan, of Tolland, Conn., with this year’s Outstanding Secondary Educator Award (OSEA) on Sunday, May 23. The award recognizes secondary-school teachers for the critical role they play in preparing students for higher education.  It is presented at Honors Convocation, just prior to Commencement every year. Clark senior Carolyn…