June 18, 2026
Teeing off on two courses on Monday, June 1, the Clarke University Golf Classic raised over $58,000 to support Clarke student-athletes and athletic facilities. This event was… Read More
News & Events
June 10, 2026
By Jazz Daughtrey ’27, Marketing Intern A love for animals led Sara to believe she’d become a veterinarian, but when a child called her “teacher” during… Read More
June 10, 2026
By Jazz Daughtrey ’27, Marketing Intern From the classroom to the community, Steele has made the most of every single opportunity during his time at Clarke. Read More
June 9, 2026
By Jazz Daughtrey ’27, Marketing Intern From a small-town upbringing in Belleville, Wisconsin, Royce has spent the past six years at Clarke University building… Read More
June 8, 2026
By Jazz Daughtrey ’27, Marketing Intern From the soccer field to Cupboard+Closet project, this Clarke Senior has made her mark in more ways than one. A Syracuse, Utah native is graduating this May with her Master… Read More
June 6, 2026
By Jazz Daughtrey ’27, Marketing Intern Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Joshua is a Computer Science major whose journey to Dubuque began with inspiration from… Read More
May 21, 2026
Clarke University is proud to announce that 222 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. The list recognizes full-time… Read More
May 18, 2026
By Jazz Daughtrey ’27, Marketing Intern Originally from Honduras, Marcela came to Clarke University unsure of her major but was open to new experiences, people,… Read More
May 13, 2026
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2 p.m., Clarke University welcomed friends and family to the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on campus to celebrate… Read More
May 1, 2026
The Clarke University Board of Trustees and the full Clarke community is proud to announce that Yvonne C. Zimmerman, Ph.D. has been appointed the… Read More
April 13, 2026
During the 2026 Spring Break, six Clarke University students shared their time and talents with the broader community through the Kutchera Service Trip. Read More
April 10, 2026
Clarke University has graciously received a $5 million gift from alumna Honmai (Lam) ’58 and her husband, Joseph Goodman. With these funds, Clarke has eliminated… Read More
April 6, 2026
Clarke University is pleased to announce it was among a select group to receive a grant from the Les Paul Foundation. As part of… Read More
April 6, 2026
The Clarke University Dance Marathon student organization will host its annual big event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1–8 p.m. in the Kehl Center. The event is free and open… Read More
April 1, 2026
Clarke University is thrilled to introduce their new mascot, Asher, the Labrador Retriever. He will take over all athletic and school pride activities beginning Wednesday,… Read More
March 30, 2026
Clarke Fest returns to Clarke Drive on Saturday, April 25! The university’s annual street festival is free to attend, open to the community, and will take place… Read More
March 30, 2026
On Monday, March 23, Clarke University held its third annual Celebration of Scholarship. The annual event offers opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to share their research as well as connections to the… Read More
March 19, 2026
The Dubuque Colleges Sustainability Coalition is excited to announce their third annual Climate Action Festival on Wednesday, April 8, on Alumni Common at the University… Read More
March 17, 2026
Clarke: Can you tell us a little bit about where life has taken you since your time at Clarke? Megan: I recently began my 23rd… Read More
March 10, 2026
On Friday, March 27, Clarke musicians will swoop onto the stage at the Hotel Julien for a dynamic dinner theatre experience celebrating legendary musical duos. The cabaret-style program… Read More
February 11, 2026
In a special Valentine’s Day edition of the Alumni Spotlight we caught up with one of our favorite alumni couples. They shared their story, including a… Read More
February 9, 2026
Clarke University is excited to welcome Corrina Most, Ph.D. to campus for the Mary Murphy, BVM, Endowed Lecture on Thursday, March 5. The… Read More
February 1, 2026
February is National Matching Gift Month. While minds may turn to romance, February is also an opportune time to celebrate those matches that came into our… Read More
January 28, 2026
Clarke University and the Mackin-Mailander Lecture Committee are diving into the power of connection with a special lecture from alumna and Psychology Instructor Brenna Burgart ’17 on Wednesday, February… Read More
January 23, 2026
Clarke University and the Music Department are proud to host another session of its Professional Performance Series on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The performance… Read More
January 21, 2026
Clarke: Your path since graduation has taken a few turns that brought you back to your alma mater. Can you tell us about your journey?… Read More
January 12, 2026
January is a natural time to look ahead, set goals, and make thoughtful plans for the future. Many people use this moment to reflect on… Read More
January 8, 2026
Clarke University is proud to announce that 237 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. The list recognizes full-time… Read More
December 16, 2025
Clarke University is pleased to announce the launch of its new Exercise Science program, a dynamic and interdisciplinary major designed to… Read More
December 15, 2025
As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to consider a unique and impactful way to support… Read More
December 13, 2025
On December 9, Clarke University hosted a celebration in Jansen Music Hall for the 38 undergraduate and seven graduate candidates for December commencement. Acting… Read More
November 13, 2025
On Wednesday, November 26, Clarke University is pleased to host its annual Thanksgiving dinner for students unable to travel home for the holidays. The meal… Read More
November 12, 2025
As one of only four international exhibitions in the country for 2025, Clarke University Lacrosse is honored to host Team Vietnam for a series of… Read More
November 12, 2025
Clarke University has announced that the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will be taught out through May 2028. This decision ensures that all currently… Read More
November 4, 2025
Clarke University is proud to host Adorning the Hollow, an Invitational Exhibit curated by Assistant Professor of Art, Troy Aiken. The exhibition runs November 3-21 in the Quigley Gallery on the Clarke… Read More
October 30, 2025
Clarke University has a long-standing tradition of excellence that has endured for nearly two centuries, even in the face of national enrollment declines, rising costs,… Read More
October 28, 2025
Clarke University has announced that Fletcher Lamkin has resigned and the Board of Trustees has accepted his resignation. In accordance with university bylaws, Vice… Read More
October 27, 2025
On Saturday, October 25, Clarke students went “Into the Streets” for a morning of service. Under the direction of Clarke Campus Ministry, dozens of students volunteered their time and… Read More
October 9, 2025
Clarke University and the Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series invite the public to campus for “Seeing Deeply,” a lecture from Art + Design Program Director and Professor of… Read More
September 30, 2025
Clarke: Where has life taken you since your time at Clarke? Katrina: While at Clarke for my Biology degree, I presented on Richard Louv’s… Read More
September 12, 2025
We’re bringing the thrills of Bourbon Street to Clarke Drive with a “Night in New Orleans” beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8! … Read More
September 12, 2025
New and returning students along with Clarke University employees celebrated the opening of 183rd academic year with the annual convocation and tree… Read More
September 10, 2025
Clarke University Homecoming is October 17-19, 2025. While there is no shortage of fun things to do, we want to make sure these four… Read More
September 9, 2025
Clarke University is proud to announce three new members will be joining the Alumni Association Board beginning in September 2025. We caught up… Read More
September 8, 2025
Clarke has welcomed 240 new students to campus to begin the 2025-2026 academic year. The incoming class is composed of students from 37 states… Read More
September 4, 2025
The Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series returns Wednesday, October 1 with award-winning artist and podcaster Yohance Lacour. His lecture, “The Therapeutic Nature of Social Justice-Driven Art,”… Read More
August 18, 2025
Clarke: One of our first questions in these interviews is often, “where has life taken you since Clarke?” I think it’s fair to say your… Read More
August 15, 2025
The Clarke University Nursing department has secured a grant for $127,000 from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to update portions… Read More
August 6, 2025
For the fifth year in a row, Clarke University has earned a place on Phi Theta Kappa’s annual Honor Roll. The national program… Read More
August 4, 2025
August is National Make-A-Will Month, and Clarke University is offering free resources to alumni and friends to assist with their estate planning, thanks to… Read More