November 16, 2020
By Angela Koppes ’09 As we enter this season of gratitude, I often think back to my Clarke days with sweet fondness. The… Read More
News & Events
November 13, 2020
Clarke University’s annual “For a Blessed Christmas” program is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 7 p.m. This virtual program was recorded in Clarke… Read More
October 29, 2020
Throughout the month of October, Clarke University’s Physical Therapy department has observed National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the… Read More
October 28, 2020
Clarke University alumna Charlotte Wissel Rodewald will present her BFA Senior Graphic Design Exhibition, ENVIRONMENTAL HORROR!, at Quigley Gallery in the Wahlert Atrium at… Read More
October 28, 2020
In line with the CC Today, CU Tomorrow (Community College Today, Clarke University Tomorrow) initiative, Clarke University is excited to announce a new partnership with… Read More
October 22, 2020
The Clarke University Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT) is again seeking donations of used or broken wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or canes. COSPT… Read More
October 22, 2020
The 13th annual Streamlines Conference will be hosted virtually on Saturday, November 14. The conference celebrates language, literature, and writing and is an opportunity for undergraduate… Read More
October 22, 2020
Clarke University Professor of English & Society, Culture and Discourse Department Chair Ann Pelelo has been chosen to participate in a College-Level Examination Program… Read More
October 13, 2020
For Professor of Philosophy Norm Freund, teaching involves lectures, discussions, sometimes show and tell, and even a bit of dramatic acting in costume. Freund dresses… Read More
October 13, 2020
By Susan R. Burns, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs Like so many others, I have lamented the many and different ways that life just… Read More
October 13, 2020
Clarke is offering a new scholarship called Activism and Values Informed Education (AVIE) Clarke Compass Award to students who feel called to make a difference… Read More
October 5, 2020
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Clarke University is one of 65 recipients of the Coronavirus Relief Employer Innovation Fund Grant. The purpose of the… Read More
September 14, 2020
Clarke University employees with school-aged children in grades K-8 attending schools primarily within the Dubuque Community School District (DCSD) can bring their students to Clarke… Read More
September 14, 2020
Terri Evett, Robert “Jack” Maurer’s mother, said, “Jack was very outgoing, athletic, had a wry sense of humor, a great smile, and was fiercely competitive. Read More
September 14, 2020
The ceremonial start of the 177th year occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2020, with Virtual Convocation and Tree Planting Ceremonies. President Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D.,… Read More
September 1, 2020
“What we have here is a failure to communicate.” – Luke Jackson Some of you may remember Paul Newman’s famous line from the classic movie,… Read More
September 1, 2020
The Clarke University community gathered virtually on August 18 and 19 for the CU Faculty and Staff Virtual Conference. In the past, this annual conference… Read More
August 28, 2020
Clarke Professor of Mathematics Amanda Matson, Ph.D., created a sound bite to simulate the sound of classroom noise so that online students can feel connected. Read More
August 28, 2020
Clarke University has used the past six months as an opportunity to reflect on best practices and examine where changes and improvements could be made… Read More
August 28, 2020
Dr. Charles Cotton III has been named Vice President for Enrollment Management at Clarke University. Cotton will assume the position on October 1, 2020. Cotton… Read More
August 21, 2020
2020 graduates were children when the first iPhone was unveiled. They lived through a recession and the devastation of 9/11. Today, they graduate college during… Read More
August 10, 2020
In addition to existing need-based and merit-based scholarships, Clarke University will offer scholarships to Pell-eligible or financially stressed student veterans in the 2020-21 academic year. Read More
August 5, 2020
Lauren Erbach Barnfield ’07 found herself searching for a meaningful way to do something positive with her extra time at home during the pandemic. After… Read More
August 5, 2020
The Clarke University Tuckpointers charter group began their work with the freshman class in the summer of 1949, though their practices date back to the… Read More
August 5, 2020
Dear Clarke Community, We are writing to inform you about a data security incident that may have involved your personal information. As you may be… Read More
July 23, 2020
Clarke University is excited to announce a new graduate program, Master of Athletic Training (MAT). The Clarke Athletic Training Program (ATP) is phasing out the… Read More
July 20, 2020
Effective July 1, Clarke University is proud to partner with Keystone Area Educational Agency (AEA) to offer private and public Iowa teachers enrolled in the… Read More
July 17, 2020
Clarke University is further strengthening its community bonds with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Clarke Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Rob Stull… Read More
July 9, 2020
By: Becky Eastburn Community Relations & Recruitment Specialist Institute for Professional Excellence – CareerPLUS It’s no surprise that historic unemployment… Read More
July 7, 2020
The health and safety of the university community are of utmost importance to Clarke. Therefore, in an abundance of caution, and taking many variables into… Read More
July 6, 2020
Bobbie Lona Nienkark is a 2015 nursing graduate from Clarke who is studying to earn her DNP. She grew up in rural Maquoketa, Iowa, reciting… Read More
July 2, 2020
Dear Clarke University students, colleagues, friends, and community members, Since I first posted my video statement and initial CU action plan… Read More
July 1, 2020
A collaboration led by a local artist, Voices Productions, and the City of Dubuque has brought a new mural with a timely message to Main… Read More
July 1, 2020
Clarke University Financial Response to COVID-19 Dear Members of the Clarke University Community, I hope this message finds you well and in the company of… Read More
June 25, 2020
Personal campus visits are often a deal-sealer for college-bound students. At Clarke University, we often hear, “The moment I stepped on campus, I just knew.”… Read More
June 2, 2020
The Clarke University Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is dedicated to our Clarke values of justice, freedom, education, and charity. We condemn racism and the… Read More
June 2, 2020
View our 2020 congratulatory commencement video from the Clarke community to the graduating class of 2020. … Read More
June 2, 2020
Beginning July 1, Clarke University’s Institute for Professional Excellence will launch its new CareerPLUS program. CareerPLUS will offer multiple self-paced online micro courses that are designed… Read More
May 26, 2020
Landon Whipp is a five-year-old boy who was an orphan at birth. In his adoptive mother’s words, “Landon is a bright, sweet, strong, brave, and… Read More
May 25, 2020
The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Spring 2020 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who… Read More
May 20, 2020
Thursday, May 7, Clarke University celebrated its sixth annual Clarke Day, a day in which Clarke alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends expressed their Clarke… Read More
May 15, 2020
Throughout its history, the Clarke University community has been defined by its spirit of perseverance. On May 17, 1984, two days before commencement, a devastating… Read More
May 4, 2020
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation remains ever-changing, Clarke University has opted to reschedule its 2020 Clarke Day celebration to Thursday, May 7. Even though members of… Read More
May 4, 2020
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April 27, 2020
Associate Professor of Religious Studies William P. Gregory, Ph.D., recently released his book Go Forth: Toward a Community of Missionary Disciples, an edited collection of… Read More
April 23, 2020
Clarke University takes great pride in its annual Faculty and Staff Award ceremony. This year, due to current circumstances, the ceremony was postponed; however, Clarke… Read More
April 22, 2020
The National Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Bureau announced that Clarke University has received the 2020 Tree Campus… Read More
March 27, 2020
Clarke Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Kylie Gougler is one of seven voice teachers nationwide to be selected to receive a 2020 NATS Emerging Leader… Read More
March 10, 2020
Musical Menus is the area’s best musical revue and a long-standing Clarke tradition. This spring’s event will be presented Thursday through Saturday, March 26 –… Read More
February 28, 2020
Clarke University students in the Art + Design program received nine Gold and Silver awards, two Judges Choice awards, and the Student Best of Show… Read More