Clark students to help refugees in Worcester start businesses

Clark University students don’t have to travel to Iraq, Burundi, or Myanmar to help refugees with microfinance; a new course offered in the International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE) Department allows students to assist these populations here in Worcester, and to help secure funding that will launch businesses and sustain livelihoods.

President and Mrs. Bassett honored as 'Visions' Citizens of the Year

John and Kay Bassett have been deeply involved in the economic and cultural organizations and initiatives of the Worcester community—together and individually—since occupying Harrington House on the Clark University campus a decade ago. Now, the Bassetts will be honored together as co-recipients of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Isaiah Thomas Citizen of the Year Award.

Governor visits University Park Campus School; praises model

Dignitaries experience ‘magic’ of Clark and city school partnership WORCESTER, MA—Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, along with a host of officials and media, visited the University Park Campus School on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The visit included a tour and press conference to address statewide school reform legislation and highlight the UPCS model of excellence. The Governor…

Zipcars come to Clark this spring

Beginning in January, members of the Clark University community will have a new transportation option on campus: Zipcars. The Boston-based car sharing program has agreed to provide two of their publicly shared vehicles to Clark for hourly and daily use by students, faculty and staff. Persons who wish to use a Zipcar will be able…