The Clark University Master of Arts in Teaching program has been granted “approval with distinction” by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. “Approval with distinction” is the highest level of approval granted by the state. The program, run through Clark’s Adam Institute for Urban Teaching and School Practice, includes all of the programs for Massachusetts teacher licensure…
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Princeton Review again names Clark a ‘best college’
Clark University once again has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, and is included in the 2018 edition of the annual college guide, “The Best 382 Colleges.” Learn more about Clark University’s rankings and recognition Of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges, only about 15 percent are profiled in the Princeton…
Faculty and Staff Notes
Sociology Research Prof. Robert Ross named president of Sweatfree Purchasing Consortium
Robert J. S. Ross, research professor of sociology and the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise, recently became president of the Sweatfree Purchasing Consortium. The Consortium is a “membership organization for public entities that seek to purchase apparel and related products made in decent working conditions.” Its mission is “to end public purchasing from sweatshops and help its…
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Clark University website garners Interactive Media Council Best in Class Award
Clark University’s website continues to garner professional recognition for its bold, interactive redesign. In February, Clark and external design partner KWALL received the Best in Class distinction from the Interactive Media Awards for displaying “the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.” Created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc., a nonprofit organization of leading…
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2nd Annual WEC’appella is April 8 at Mechanics Hall
WEC’appella, Worcester’s premier a cappella competition, pits five high school and five college groups in a sing-off for a truly gaudy trophy and bragging rights as best a cappella group in the city on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Mechanics Hall. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $10 for students, and are…
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Submissions being accepted for Playfest 2017; deadline is noon on April 28
The Theatre Arts Program is now accepting submissions for Playfest 2017, which will take place in fall 2017. Every other year, we produce, in workshop form, a number of full-length plays written by Clark undergrads. Read more about the New Play Festival here. Please note the following requirements: Plays must be submitted in proper playwriting…
Campus News & Events, Faculty and Staff Notes
March 29 Geller Jazz Concert features Grammy nominee Ravi Coltrane with special guest Joe Lovano
Clark University Geller Jazz Concert 2017 A Celebration of Ravi Coltrane Featuring Ravi Coltrane Quartet with special guest Joe Lovano Plus the Ravi Coltrane Sextet Wednesday, March 29; 7:30 p.m. Razzo Hall, Traina Center for the Arts $25 general admission; $10 with a Clark I.D. Tickets available online Critically acclaimed saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Ravi…
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Research Prof. J.S. Robert Ross is a featured speaker at Harvard Law School’s Bangladesh Development Conference
Robert J. S. Ross, research professor of Sociology and the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise, was a featured speaker at “Sustainable Models for Bangladesh Apparel Industry: Bangladesh Development Conference 2016,” Sept. 24, at Harvard Law School, at Harvard University, Cambridge. The daylong conference, organized jointly by International Sustainable Development Institute (ISDI) in association with Harvard…
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Clark University reaches high with new building
Over the past year, the Clark community has watched a skeleton of interlocking girders evolve into the newest addition to the 129-year-old campus – the Alumni and Student Engagement Center – an essential component of the University’s mission to transform liberal education and a cornerstone for the Main South neighborhood. At Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, President…
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Clark welcomes new faculty for 2016-17 academic year
Clark University is pleased to welcome nine new faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year. These scholars bring a wealth of knowledge to areas including biology, education, management and philosophy. Read about these teacher-scholars at ClarkNow…
