October 4, 2022
COVID-19 CASES Clarke University will no longer report COVID cases. You can find Dubuque County COVID updates here. Have a concern about COVID-19 on… Read More
News & Events
September 20, 2022
At Clarke University, we see responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources as an integral part of our core values of education, charity,… Read More
September 20, 2022
Clarke University is excited to host advocate and athlete Schuyler Bailar as part of its Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series on October 19. The talk… Read More
September 16, 2022
In honor of its 50th Reunion, the Class of 1972 is leading the charge to renovate the Lion’s Den in Mary Benedict… Read More
September 12, 2022
In their 2022 national university rankings, U.S. News & World Report (U.S. News) recognized Clarke as one of the top 50 universities… Read More
September 10, 2022
When the time came to tour colleges, Lillian “Lillie” Korpalski ’23, turned the event into a road trip for her, her mom, and her… Read More
September 2, 2022
On September 12, Clarke University will host Beth Hoffman, author of “Bet the Farm: The Dollars and Sense of Growing Food in America”… Read More
September 1, 2022
On September 21, Clarke University will host Joseph McGill Jr., founder of the “The Slave Dwelling Project,” an interactive presentation dedicated… Read More
August 31, 2022
Honoring a tradition that has been in place since the early days of Clarke University, all new students gathered on Wednesday, August 31 for… Read More
August 23, 2022
Clarke University is thrilled to announce that Julie Cirks ’06 has been named the new Vice President for Enrollment Management. Cirks has been the… Read More
August 17, 2022
August is always full of energy and excitement for the school year ahead and that includes the Enrollment Management Team at Clarke! While… Read More
August 17, 2022
There aren’t many people who would take an upper-level mathematics class for fun, but Ellie (Northrop) Palzer ’17 decided to take a chance. What… Read More
August 12, 2022
Thanks to a recent Special Projects Grant from the City of Dubuque, Clarke’s Art + Design program is forging a new community partnership… Read More
August 11, 2022
In response to growing needs among local and national industries, Clarke University has reinstated its Computer Science program. Starting in… Read More
August 11, 2022
Mary Gitau, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work at Clarke University, strives not only to showcase servant leadership in the classroom,… Read More
August 5, 2022
In response to an increasing local and national demand for mental health services and support, Clarke University is proud to announce the addition of… Read More
August 4, 2022
During the 2021-2022 school year, Clarke University launched its new Future Women in Leadership Cohort, granting 13 aspiring student leaders access to unique professional… Read More
August 4, 2022
As part of the celebrated Arts@Clarke Series, Clarke University is excited to host “Dare to Speak,” a spoken… Read More
August 2, 2022
The Clarke University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the elections of Mary Rose Corrigan Psihoyos ’04 (M) as Chair… Read More
July 27, 2022
Clarke University is proud to have been designated as a member of the Yellow Ribbon Program through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program… Read More
July 22, 2022
Growing up in Janesville, Wisconsin, Jaida Kroning ’22 had many close connections to her hometown. By choosing to attend Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa,… Read More
July 5, 2022
Susan Whitcher ’22 is the first to admit that her path to Clarke was far from traditional. At age 27, Susan had… Read More
June 22, 2022
In 2021, Callie (Mescher) FitzGerald ’07 had an idea for a business. She knew she wanted to use her experiences as a music therapist… Read More
June 21, 2022
Clarke University is proud to partner with Goats on the Go® Dubuque and Cox Springs Farm of Peosta to bring a herd of goats to… Read More
June 21, 2022
Clarke University has long been the tri-states’ leader in teacher preparation. As the needs of our schools and communities change, Clarke is proud to… Read More
June 13, 2022
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Spring 2022 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have… Read More
June 13, 2022
The 34th Annual Clarke University Golf Classic was held at the Dubuque Country Club on June 6, once again offering an entertaining… Read More
June 8, 2022
Each year, Clarke students volunteer hundreds of service hours on campus and with our community to advance the common good. To recognize this and empower… Read More
May 18, 2022
In Clarke’s Strategic Plan, we state that our number one goal to recruit, retain, support, and develop successful students. While a straightforward goal, there… Read More
May 17, 2022
Alumni involvement fuels Clarke in fulfilling its mission and helps keep us “progressive with the times in which we live.” This includes everything from… Read More
May 16, 2022
Each year as part of Clarke’s Commencement ceremony, we recognize a valedictorian for their academic merit. Behind the GPA, we often find a person… Read More
May 16, 2022
At first, it may not seem like nursing and farming have a lot in common. We picture them in totally different settings and requiring unique… Read More
May 13, 2022
When you meet Anthony Gonzalez, it doesn’t take long to see his leadership potential. From his position on the football team to volunteering with… Read More
May 12, 2022
After completing her associate degree at Scott Community College, Paige Sparrow was ready to take the next step in her college career. Moving to… Read More
May 11, 2022
It’s been four years since Parker Lippstock graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque. Now, as he prepares to walk across the stage to… Read More
May 9, 2022
“We’re a family here,” – it’s a phrase you hear over and over from the Clarke students preparing for graduation. Yet for Ian Murphy… Read More
May 8, 2022
Each year, Business and Management Instructor B’Ann Dittmar challenges the students in her leadership course to use the skills they’ve developed over the… Read More
May 7, 2022
Clarke University held its 178th commencement ceremony on May 14, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on… Read More
May 5, 2022
For the second consecutive year, Clarke has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in an institution’s support… Read More
May 5, 2022
Each spring, members of the Clarke community take time to recognize all that we have accomplished over the academic year, both as an institution… Read More
April 18, 2022
Thanks to our deep roots in Dubuque, much of Clarke’s growth is guided by the needs of our community and the world around us. Read More
April 15, 2022
The Campus Ministry team works hard throughout the year to promote a faith and values–based experience for students and employees, and the Lenten… Read More
April 14, 2022
On March 27, Clifton Henri ’01 visited the Clarke University campus to share his experiences and help promote his photography exhibition in the Quigley… Read More
April 13, 2022
In honor of Earth Day, members of the Clarke community are reaffirming their commitment to sustainability efforts throughout the month of April. … Read More
April 11, 2022
In a celebration of its deeply-rooted history in Dubuque and the surrounding area, Clarke University will host One Clarke, One Community… Read More
April 8, 2022
Over the course of 1843 minutes, Clarke University students, employees, alumni, and friends celebrated the university’s eighth annual #ClarkeDay event, which served to unite… Read More
April 5, 2022
With performances March 31-April 2, Clarke’s Musical Menus event returned this year as an opportunity to bring the community together over food, music, and a… Read More
March 27, 2022
On Wednesday, March 30, Clarke University students and employees will take part in the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice with a… Read More
March 25, 2022
With performances April 7-10, Clarke University Theatre is exploring brain health and wellness through its production of Gwen & Gwen. The psychological… Read More
March 16, 2022
On Friday, March 25 a mix of students, faculty, alumni, and community women will take the stage at Clarke University’s Jansen Music Hall at… Read More