September 20, 2021
Clarke University is proud to announce that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly ® School designation. Institutions earning the Military… Read More
News & Events
September 20, 2021
COVID-19 CASES Clarke University: as of September 16, 2021 Weekly # of active cases* = 4 Positive cases since… Read More
September 17, 2021
Clarke University is proud to welcome one of the largest and most diverse incoming classes in the institution’s history as 264 … Read More
September 16, 2021
Clarke University has received a $20,000 award from the James B. and Melita A. McDonough Foundation to support the Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience… Read More
September 13, 2021
Clarke University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. David DiMattio as the new Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. He began his role on September 6, shortly… Read More
September 1, 2021
Honoring a tradition that has been in place since the early days of Clarke University, all new students gathered on Wednesday, September 1 for… Read More
September 1, 2021
The Dubuque Racing Association is lending its support to Clarke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a $10,000 grant. Read More
August 24, 2021
Clarke University welcomes Josh Ritter to campus for a solo acoustic concert on Wednesday, September 29. The performance marks the first Arts at Clarke event for… Read More
August 24, 2021
Thanks to a major initiative led by the Iowa Private Academic Libraries, Clarke University has been awarded over $6,000 to invest in open educational resources. Clarke… Read More
August 23, 2021
Following their annual Congregational Assembly June 22-27, the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary have elected a new leadership council that acts as their voice in the congregation… Read More
August 23, 2021
Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated faculty and facility investments like the Marie Miske Center for Science Inquiry, Clarke University has established itself… Read More
August 23, 2021
In July, I moved to Dubuque to begin work at Clarke. The decision to start a new job can be difficult, but this time the choice was clear. I believe in… Read More
August 23, 2021
After high school, Kate Corrigan ’85 had a vision of her future: four years at Iowa State in Computer Science followed by a steady career trajectory in… Read More
August 23, 2021
As a history major, Kathleen Stephenson ’70 respects how the past lays the foundation for our future. As she prepares to gather with the… Read More
August 9, 2021
Clarke University Professor of Art Louise Kames, MFA has earned an Iowa Artist Fellowship from the Iowa Arts Council for 2021. She is one of… Read More
August 9, 2021
Furthering its commitment to support Iowa’s veterans, the American Legion of Iowa has awarded a $2,000 grant to Clarke University to support scholarships to veteran… Read More
August 4, 2021
As a Catholic academic community, Clarke University believes learning is lifelong and life-changing. We strive to inspire intellectual curiosity, cultural engagement, professional preparedness, spiritual exploration,… Read More
August 3, 2021
Like many incoming Clarkies, first-year student Rachel Haubert has spent her summer enjoying time with friends and family. Yet there is one family member in particular that has inspired her education and… Read More
July 19, 2021
Dubuque has a rich history with deep ties to education. In August, the city’s five colleges will partner to highlight the diverse opportunities in higher… Read More
July 16, 2021
Clarke University is proud to announce the return of its Master of Business Administration degree. After a brief hiatus, the program has been restructured to… Read More
June 24, 2021
With the conclusion of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the Institutional Advancement team was able to reflect on the variety of ways our alumni, donors,… Read More
June 24, 2021
When Dubuque insurance agency Cottingham & Butler was looking for safe, reliable housing for summer interns from across the country, they knew they had a partner… Read More
June 24, 2021
When faced with the challenges of a global pandemic, the Admissions team at Clarke University strove to innovate and overcome. By introducing virtual visits and reducing… Read More
June 22, 2021
Responding to the needs of adult learners throughout our region, Clarke University is proud to offer the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) degree through its… Read More
June 17, 2021
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Fall 2020 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have… Read More
June 8, 2021
Clarke University is proud to announce a gift from Alliant Energy to grow our new Peer Mentor Program. The $3,000 grant will allow the collaboration… Read More
June 7, 2021
Clarke University is taking important steps to support equity and the economic wellbeing of its employees by adopting an operating budget and long-term compensation goals… Read More
June 3, 2021
Clarke University recently received a grant from the Sisters of Charity Ministry Foundation to fund spirituality micro courses as part of the CareerPLUS program. The new course will join a variety of other online offerings… Read More
May 19, 2021
On Thursday, May 6, Clarke University students hosted the premiere of “The Forgotten People,” a documentary highlighting the history and culture of the Marshallese community… Read More
May 14, 2021
Miles Breed takes a great degree of pride in his work as Director of Dining Services at Clarke University. He ensures that the… Read More
May 13, 2021
When Rachel Crawford originally visited the Clarke campus as a recruit for the women’s soccer team, she recalls thinking the new Center for… Read More
May 12, 2021
Like many students preparing to graduate in 2021, Rashaud Colbert feels a mix of nerves and excitement. Yet for Colbert, there is always an… Read More
May 12, 2021
Clarke University is pleased to welcome Dr. Eden Wales Freedman as our Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. Wales Freedman will… Read More
May 11, 2021
Nursing major Sydney Baule ’21 had the makings of a Clarkie long before she ever enrolled in her first course… Read More
May 10, 2021
In our efforts to ensure the safety of all learners, faculty, staff and community members using our facilities, Clarke University has long collaborated with the… Read More
May 7, 2021
Clarke University is pleased to announce that Rachel Crawford has earned a prestigious McElroy Trust graduate fellowship. Crawford is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is… Read More
April 28, 2021
By Liz Kruse, Director of the Institute for Professional Excellence Most people value job security. But the reality is that the jobs… Read More
April 26, 2021
By Nicholas Halder, Theatre Director in Residence One way or another, everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on countless levels. Of course,… Read More
April 26, 2021
The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Bureau announced that Clarke University has received the 2021 Tree Campus… Read More
April 26, 2021
By Bill Biebuyck, Vice President for Institutional Advancement There is more than one way to give back and support Clarke. The newly established Clarke… Read More
April 26, 2021
For student–athletes at Clarke, the experience of being part of The Pride is much more than wins and losses. There is a… Read More
April 26, 2021
To date, more than 30 businesses and individual donors have come together to sponsor and support the 33rd annual Clarke University Golf… Read More
April 26, 2021
Clarke University Women’s Basketball is making noise at the national level through their dominant play in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics… Read More
April 22, 2021
One of the defining aspects of the Clarke alumni community is its willingness and ability to remain connected to Clarke and its students, well… Read More
April 22, 2021
Through a blend of virtual and in-person celebrations, Clarke University was honored to recognize its outstanding employees through its annual Faculty & Staff Achievement Ceremony… Read More
April 7, 2021
The Clarke University Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT) is again seeking donations of used or broken wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or canes, to change lives… Read More
March 24, 2021
Last year, Clarke Day was a resounding success while being completely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, the Clarke community raised more than $82,000… Read More
March 10, 2021
The Clarke community was saddened to learn of the passing of former President and alumna, Meneve Dunham ’55, on February… Read More
March 2, 2021
For the month of March 2021, Kwik Stop, Dairy Queen, and Fazoli’s are partnering with Clarke University CareerPLUS to help raise scholarship funds for non-traditional… Read More
February 26, 2021
Clarke University students in the graphic design program received six gold and silver awards, four Judge’s Choice awards, and the Best of Show award… Read More