January 10, 2019
Molly Schreiber, owner of Challenge To Change, Inc., will give a Clarke University Mackin-Mailander Alumni Lecture on Thursday, February 7, in Jansen Music Hall on… Read More
News & Events
January 9, 2019
This article was originally printed in the Telegraph Herald on Dec. 27, and was written by Anthony Frenzel. Luke Flynn is the classic tale of… Read More
December 21, 2018
The Clarke University Art + Design Department Sophomore/Junior Juried Art Exhibition, featuring 15 students, will be on display from Wednesday, January 2, through Friday, February… Read More
December 14, 2018
Dear Clarke alumni and friends, Many have expressed dismay and disappointment in response to the recent announcement that Clarke University is discontinuing six academic majors. Read More
December 5, 2018
Clarke University is a campus community steeped in long-standing traditions. This holiday season, Clarke celebrated a new tradition with the first annual Campus Christmas Tree… Read More
December 5, 2018
Beth McGrath has been named Vice President for Business and Finance at Clarke University. McGrath assumed the position on November 26. She succeeds Dr. Daisy Halvorson,… Read More
December 5, 2018
Emily Goodmann, Assistant Professor of Communication at Clarke University, is serving as Network Director for the Radio Preservation Task Force of the United States Library… Read More
November 20, 2018
Clarke University’s annual “For a Blessed Christmas” performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. in… Read More
October 31, 2018
Clarke University’s Professor of Biology Andrea Bixler, Ph.D., recently published a study along with Fred Schnee, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology at Loras College. The… Read More
October 30, 2018
Clarke University Drama and Musical Theatre presents THIRD by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein. THIRD runs from November 15-18 in Terence Donaghoe… Read More
October 30, 2018
The Clarke University Quigley Gallery will feature an exhibition of paintings by Joe Turek, titled Save Face. The exhibition will run from Tuesday, November 6… Read More
October 22, 2018
The Clarke University Music Department will present Sharon Jensen and guest pianist Elisa Cooper in a recital of music for duo-pianos on Sunday, October 28,… Read More
October 15, 2018
Clarke University’s Physical Therapy department will participate in the upcoming #ChoosePT Day event. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has dedicated the month of October… Read More
October 9, 2018
The Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke Series is proud to present Monique Whittington in concert on Tuesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. Read More
October 9, 2018
Clarke University celebrated Founders’ Day on October 4 with special events to commemorate its 175th anniversary. Founders’ Day events included Daily Campus Mass, community lunch,… Read More
October 9, 2018
Clarke University has received an anonymous gift in the amount of $400,000 that will be used to develop a new Wellness Center on-campus in the… Read More
October 9, 2018
Thursday, October 4, was the fifth annual Clarke Day, a day in which Clarke University alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends expressed their Clarke pride… Read More
October 2, 2018
Clarke University’s fifth annual Clarke Day and 175th Founders’ Day celebrations will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2018. This is a day for alumni,… Read More
September 28, 2018
Charity Nebbe, host of Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa, will give a Mackin-Mailander lecture on Wednesday, October 17, on the campus of Clarke University. Read More
September 27, 2018
Clarke University biology major Nick Peterson ‘20 completed a summer internship through the FUTURE in Biomedicine℠ program at the University of Iowa Carver College of… Read More
September 21, 2018
An anonymous $250,000 gift was received in celebration of Clarke University’s 175th anniversary. This gift to the Clarke endowment will support scholarships for students who demonstrate financial… Read More
September 19, 2018
Clarke University is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a top-20 college in the Midwest as well as a top-10 Best Value… Read More
September 19, 2018
Clarke University has launched two new undergraduate programs: Health, Wellness & Behavioral Sciences (HWBS) and Interdisciplinary Studies. We also plan to launch a new Master… Read More
September 12, 2018
The ceremonial start of the 175th year occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, with Convocation and Tree Planting Ceremonies. On this day, all new students… Read More
September 10, 2018
The Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke Series kicks off the year with A Night at Home on Tuesday, September 25. This is… Read More
September 10, 2018
Jane Gilmor will offer a lecture titled, The Role of Socially Engaged Art in Building Community, on Wednesday, September 26 at 7 p.m. in Jansen… Read More
September 10, 2018
Clarke University has successfully completed its largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the institution’s 175 year history. In total, more than $39 million was raised, surpassing… Read More
August 30, 2018
Clarke University held a Blessing of the Cadavers service Wednesday morning to honor those who donated their bodies to science through the University of Iowa’s… Read More
August 14, 2018
The Clarke University Quigley Gallery will feature In Her Spirit, an exhibition of artworks by six contemporary women artists. The exhibition will run Monday, August… Read More
August 2, 2018
End-to-end improvements in network upgrades set the foundation for new learning experiences. by Wylie Wong, EdTechMagazine.com Wylie Wong is a freelance… Read More
July 30, 2018
Sister Joanne Burrows, president of Clarke University since July 2006, will retire from Clarke effective May 31, 2019. Burrows made the announcement to the university… Read More
July 17, 2018
Clarke University Associate Professor of Art Jessica Teckemeyer received the Best of 3D Award at the Indianapolis Art Center “Art of the Heartland” exhibit. The… Read More
June 12, 2018
The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Spring 2018 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who… Read More
June 11, 2018
Dr. Mary Gitau, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Clarke University, was awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) to… Read More
June 6, 2018
Clarke University’s 175th Commencement was held on a beautiful day on Saturday, May 19. Clarke awarded 307 degrees at this commencement: 204 Bachelor’s degrees, 50 Master’s… Read More
May 18, 2018
Clarke University will hold its 175th commencement ceremony on May 19, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on the campus… Read More
April 30, 2018
Clarke University is pleased to announce that a McElroy Trust graduate fellowship has been awarded to Joshua Prindle. Prindle is from Lena, IL and is… Read More
April 25, 2018
Clarke University’s Drama and Musical Theatre Department is excited to conclude their 2017-2018 season with the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical that… Read More
April 23, 2018
Clarke University Athletic Director Curt Long announced that construction is underway on a $4 million dollar project for athletic facilities on Clarke’s campus. The project… Read More
April 19, 2018
Clarke University’s third annual Dance Marathon was held on April 14, 2018, from 4 p.m. to midnight in the Robert & Ruth Kehl Center on the… Read More
April 17, 2018
Clarke University and Loras College will come together for a musical performance on the evenings of Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, at 7:30… Read More
April 9, 2018
Clarke University announces the addition of competitive esports. Esports is competitive gaming and is organized, multi-player video gaming. The addition of esports brings the number… Read More
March 26, 2018
Heather Trees will give the Mackin-Mailander Alumni lecture on April 10 in Jansen Music Hall on the campus of Clarke University. The free lecture starts… Read More
March 22, 2018
Clarke University’s third annual Dance Marathon will be held on April 14, 2018, from 4 p.m. to midnight in the Robert & Ruth Kehl Center on… Read More
March 22, 2018
Graphic design students from Eric Wold’s ART-230 Form and Communication course have been paired with professional business start-ups to provide both creative direction and brand… Read More
March 22, 2018
The Clarke University Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT) seeks donations of used or broken wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or canes. COSPT will collect assistive devices… Read More
March 22, 2018
Clarke alumna Mishereen A. Ellis ‘06 recently secured a position as Community Partnership Specialist with the Girl Scouts of River Valley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ellis… Read More
March 15, 2018
The 15th annual Human Body Bee will occur on Wednesday, Mar. 21, at Clarke University. Approximately 900 area fifth-graders and over 100 of teachers and… Read More
March 14, 2018
Clarke University’s Student Association, along with students, faculty, and staff, rallied today on Clarke’s campus in solidarity for the national walkout of class to challenge… Read More
March 8, 2018
Clarke alumnus Zachary Breitbach ’05 was recently recognized with two awards. Now in their 11th year, the LCGC Awards continue the tradition of honoring work by leading… Read More