‘The beauty of failure is perfection’
Professor and sculptor James Maurelle shares his thoughts on the importance of connecting to the tactile world and why everyone deserves the right to fail, to grow, and develop.
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What does it mean to be masculine?
Psychology Professor Michael Addis explains how to think about masculinity as a performance that reinforces societal norms and discusses the impacts on mental health.
The expression of love and belonging
Wynne Dromey ’25, a double major in studio art and marketing, discusses the inspiration for her painting, Embrace, and having the power to create.
Black History Month 2024
Clark celebrates through a series of alumni panels, pop-up markets, and lectures this February around the theme of “African Americans and the Arts”.
Altogether different for the greater good
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Academics
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Explore majors
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Graduate degree programs
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Meet the faculty
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Discovery and Impact
We think differently. We ask hard and good questions. We break down barriers to new knowledge and positive action.
Could traditional knowledge hold the answer to feeding the world?
Researchers are examining whether the diverse grain mixtures developed by Ethiopian farmers could offer a climate-resilient solution to global food insecurity.
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Sustainable cities
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Geospatial analytics
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Creative arts
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Climate and Global Change
What do the mating rituals of dung beetles have to do with species expansion?
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Political Science
What can Euripides teach us about the role of grief and rage in contemporary society?
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Climate and Global Change
How do warming seawaters impact marine algae growth and marine ecosystems?
Admissions
Clarkies are curious about the world and their place in it. We put our knowledge into action to make a difference.
Undergraduate studies
We want to get to know you, what inspires you, and the ways you’ll enrich the Clark community.
Graduate studies
Join a community of world-class scholars researching solutions to address the challenges facing the world.
International students
You are welcome here. Our shared understanding is broadened by the perspectives you bring to our campus.
Of undergraduate alumni employed, volunteering, or in school six months after graduation
Success after Clark
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Experience for yourself what it’s like to study at a small research university with a strong liberal arts core.
Snapshot of campus life
Clark’s annual mental wellness event provides a chance for students to come together, reflect, and connect.