For the second year in a row, Forbes has named Clark University as one the country’s top 20 most entrepreneurial schools, appearing at No. 16 on its list of “Most Entrepreneurial Universities.” The rankings appear in the August 17 print issue of Forbes. The list is based on the research universities’ entrepreneurial ratios — the…
Clark’s strong ties, student/faculty leadership, humanitarian aid expertise combine for lasting, meaningful support Months have passed since an earthquake and aftershocks claimed the lives of thousands in the small Himalayan nation of Nepal. As the country struggles toward recovery, many members of the Clark University community are continuing with relief efforts, drawing on deep connections…
The Graduate School of Management and the International Development, Community, and Environment Department are proud to announce that two dual-degree graduate students have been chosen as Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps fellows this year. Christian Davies (MBA/MS-Environmental Science & Policy, ’16), and Edward Snook (MBA/MS-Environmental Science & Policy, ’16) will be two of the…
Talk about starting the summer on a high note! Clark University student Jacqueline Savageau recently won First Place at the 2015 National Voice Competition, hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) in Greensboro, N.C., July 7. After submitting a video audition to the New England Regional Competition in February, Savageau placed 1st…
Livestock production worldwide is increasing rapidly, but there are many concerns about the sustainability of increased meat production and consumption. “Political Ecologies of Meat” (Routledge, 2015), co-edited by Clark University Professor of Geography Jody Emel, examines these issues from various perspectives, including human health, animal welfare, climate change and environmental pollution. The book’s essays explore…
To the Clark Community: With deep sadness, we share news of the death on Sunday of our friend and esteemed alumnus D’Army Bailey. Judge, civil rights activist—even actor—D’Army Bailey (’65/L.L.D. ’10/P ’00) was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at Reunion 2015, although he was not able to attend. “Judge D’Army Bailey was a great…
The 2014-2015 academic year saw Clark University computer science students make their debut at the annual Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), described in their Fact Sheet as “the premiere global programming competition conducted by and for the world’s universities.” The four-decades-old event “fosters creativity, teamwork, and innovation in building new software…
Clark University joined with academic leaders from eight colleges and universities who convened in Arlington, Virginia, to begin work on advancing the goals of the LEAP Challenge recently launched by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). Announced June 30 as part of its Centennial Annual Meeting and marking the tenth year of AAC&U’s…
* Federal grant supports project to streamline patient-to-provider transport * Missed medical appointments are an all-too-common problem for patients dependent on public transit, raising both healthcare risks and costs. Smart Transit to Healthcare, an innovative new approach toward accessibility, is being tested in Worcester. In June, the Smart Transit project received federal support through a…
The Fiske Guide to Colleges, revised and updated for 2016, includes Clark University on its list of the “best and most interesting of the more than 2,200 four-year colleges in the United States.” The Fiske Guide covers a range of topics, including academic quality, student body, social life, financial aid, campus setting, housing, food, and extracurricular activities.…
