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
News & Events
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
March 5, 2018
The Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke series is proud to present Over the Rhine in concert Friday, April 6 in Jansen Music… Read More
March 5, 2018
B’Ann Dittmar, Instructor of Business Management at Clarke University, will give the Mackin-Mailander Faculty Lecture on March 21 in Jansen Music Hall on the campus… Read More
February 26, 2018
Clarke University Drama and Musical Theatre Department is proud to present “The Bully Show!” This performance is a 60-minute, multi-faceted drama that explores the issue… Read More
February 23, 2018
Dubuque Community School District and Holy Family Catholic Schools officials announced the decision to call off classes at all schools today, Feb. 23. Dubuque Senior… Read More
February 16, 2018
Brian K. Kennedy, Ph.D., is the keynote speaker for the Mary Murphy, BVM, Endowed Lecture in Biology on March 20 in Jansen Music Hall on… Read More
February 15, 2018
Clarke University is partnering with the Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA) and the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce for the third year in a row. The YEA… Read More
February 15, 2018
Louis Charest of Catholic Relief Services will give the Schemmel Endowed Lecture on March 15, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall on Clarke… Read More
February 15, 2018
The area’s best musical revue and a Clarke tradition returns to campus this spring. Musical Menus will be presented on Friday, March 2, and Saturday,… Read More
February 15, 2018
Clarke University Art + Graphic Design students were rewarded for their talents at the American Advertising Federation Awards on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Diamond… Read More
January 29, 2018
The Clarke University Art + Design Department Sophomore/Junior Juried Art Exhibition, featuring 16 students, will be on display Saturday, February 3 through Sunday, March 4,… Read More
January 25, 2018
The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Fall 2017 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who… Read More
January 17, 2018
The Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke Series is thrilled to welcome Step Afrika! back to campus on Monday, February 12. Step Afrika!… Read More
January 17, 2018
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: The Evolution Weekend Lecture scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 11, has been cancelled. Clarke University will host the Evolution Weekend lecture on… Read More
January 17, 2018
The Dubuque Area Vocation Association Youth Gathering will be held Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on the Clarke University campus. Read More
December 14, 2017
Finals week is stressful for students. This year, Clarke University decided to gather some stressed-out students to ask questions about their anxiety level and how… Read More
November 15, 2017
The Clarke Drama and Musical Theatre Department will present The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort November 16-19 in Terence Donaghoe Hall on the campus… Read More
November 14, 2017
Clarke University’s annual “For a Blessed Christmas” concert performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Read More
November 14, 2017
Assistant Professor of Social Work Mary Gitau accepted the SCOPE (Standout Community Organization Pursuing Equity) Award at the NAACP Freedom Fun Banquet held Saturday, Nov. 4… Read More
November 7, 2017
The Clarke Drama and Musical Theatre Department will present The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort November 16-19 in Terence Donaghoe Hall on the campus… Read More
November 7, 2017
Dr. Karen Tillotson Bauer will be a guest clinician at Clarke University on Friday, November 10. Dr. Bauer is a lecturer, vocal pedagogue, master class… Read More
November 6, 2017
Clarke University’s Future Young Professionals (FYP), a Clarke University club and a chapter of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce’s FYP organization, are conducting a clothing… Read More
October 24, 2017
Defining Hope is a new documentary following eight patients with life-threatening illnesses and the nurses who guide them and will be released in select… Read More