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Worcester, Mass.
Joined April 2009
When season 51 of @survivorcbs premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Clarkies will see a familiar face. Eric Macksoud ’13 is among the castaways marooned on the islands of Fiji, competing for a chance to win $1 million on the hit program. clarku.edu/news/2026/09/16/c…
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As we observe the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we reflect on the personal testimonies of members of the Clark community who remain connected to that day and its aftermath. Their stories continue to serve as a powerful reminder. clarku.edu/news/2026/09/10/t…
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We were pleased to host today’s announcement of Massachusetts’ first Heat Resilience Officer, Katie Schlick, who steps into a vital role as extreme heat impacts grow. Read more from the event, supported by the School of Climate, Environment, & Society ⬇️ clarku.edu/news/2026/08/13/c…
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Becoming an adult looks different today than it did a generation ago. Clark Senior Research Scholar Jeffrey Jensen Arnett joined CaseyCast to discuss emerging adulthood and what young people need to thrive as they navigate education, work & independence. soundcloud.com/caseycast/jef…
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Clark has been awarded $27 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in IT — funding that will help program sponsors hire & retain new apprentices who otherwise might not have access to these career paths. clarku.edu/news/2026/07/09/c…
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The @ClarkAthletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 includes former student-athletes Kyle Bonicki ’17, Rick Cole ’84, Laura Habacker ’85, Mel Melkonian ’13, & Ted Sotiropoulos ’72. These individuals will be officially inducted during a ceremony on Sept. 26. 👏 clarkathletics.com/news/2026…
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Meet Hadas! While pursuing a master’s degree at @ClarkUniversity, Hadas is interning with our team in Worcester and is eager to contribute to geospatial mapping, data analysis and limnology (the science of inland aquatic ecosystems, such as lakes and ponds). Welcome, Hadas! 📊 🔬
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Why is a neighborhood just south of Worcester's Polar Park one of the hottest in Mass.? Faculty from Clark's School of Climate, Environment, & Society walked the area with @BostonGlobe to explain how historic urban design impacts modern climate resilience. bostonglobe.com/2026/07/02/m…
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Clark University has joined the Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee, a partnership that helps community college students transfer seamlessly to four‑year institutions and earn an affordable bachelor’s degree. clarku.edu/news/2026/06/18/c…
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Professor @CailinManson, director of music performance at Clark, authored an op-ed in the @BostonGlobe urging leading orchestras and companies to connect with smaller groups that exist on the periphery of the industry. Read his piece ⬇️ bit.ly/4ouTT6U
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Abby Frazier, a climatologist & professor in Clark's School of Climate, Environment, & Society, told the @AP & @USATODAY that a developing El Niño could amplify extreme weather around the globe. 📰Read more at bit.ly/4upKApX (USA Today) & bit.ly/3QAPPVV (AP)
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🔥 “Having to think about smoke from wildfires and how that affects athletes, athletic ability, and sporting events is a new thing,” Clark Geography Professor Dominik Kulakowski told @Grist. “We’re seeing wildfires become a larger part of life.” ⚽️🏆 grist.org/extreme-weather/th…
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Today's the day! Clark's Commencement will begin at 9:45 a.m. with our undergraduate ceremony, followed by the doctoral and master’s degree ceremony at 2:15 p.m. Find the full schedule of events and a livestream link at clarku.edu/commencement.
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