January 3, 2023
Escape the cold of an Iowa winter with Clarke’s A Night in Hawaii, our annual Arts at Clarke event that explores… Read More
News & Events
December 19, 2022
Gratitude is often defined as pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted. On November 29, the… Read More
December 7, 2022
This December, 37 students will complete their degrees at Clarke. Students, we celebrate this accomplishment with you, your families, and friends, and we look forward… Read More
December 2, 2022
Following a generous $15,000 grant from the DRA, Clarke’s CU Linked program is set to enhance its services in 2023 to help more… Read More
November 21, 2022
COVID-19 CASES Clarke University will no longer report COVID cases. You can find Dubuque County COVID updates here. Have a concern about COVID-19 on… Read More
November 14, 2022
Thanks to the generous support of Clarke alumna Jenifer (Collins) Westphal ’84, five Clarke students recently received the Clarke Compass Award, funding their efforts to… Read More
November 14, 2022
When Rachel Spurling, BFA ’18 agreed to compete with local artist Jeremy Rudd and fellow Clarke alumna Kelsey Hammons ’18, in the annual snow sculpture… Read More
November 11, 2022
Clarke University is proud to partner with the University of Dubuque and Loras College to offer the Dubuque Promise Program, a scholarship program designed… Read More
November 10, 2022
Growing up in Pocatello, Idaho, Brynlee Ward ’22 developed a deep appreciation of the beautiful forests of the Western United States. After a chance… Read More
November 9, 2022
On Saturday, November 19 Clarke students will go “Into the Streets” for a half day of service in Dubuque and the surrounding area. … Read More
November 7, 2022
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. on November 18 and 19, Clarke University Theatre will proudly present, “Reconstructed: A Theatrical Celebration of the Tenth Muse Literary… Read More
November 7, 2022
In a collaboration with the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, and the Dubuque Colleges Sustainability Coalition, Clarke University… Read More
November 6, 2022
As a high school senior, one of the top requirements of Kaytlin Eder’s college search was that her school be far away from her… Read More
November 3, 2022
In a continuation of a beloved holiday tradition, Clarke University invites all to attend this year’s Blessed Christmas program held in the Sacred Heart… Read More
November 3, 2022
Lovingly known as “Sister Mary Post Office” for generations of Clarke students, Sister Ramona (Simone) Barwick passed away October 29, 2022 at the age… Read More
November 2, 2022
Clarke University is excited to announce it has received over $330,000 in federal grant awards to upgrade security systems across campus. The awards are… Read More
October 18, 2022
There are few college traditions more beloved than Homecoming, and Clarke’s celebration is no exception. From a day filled with athletic events and art… Read More
October 13, 2022
Update November 2, 2022: Unfortunately, Natascha Myers is unable to join us for Clarke Night, but the show must go on! Instead,… Read More
October 13, 2022
Thanks to a series of grants and the leadership of faculty across a variety of disciplines, Clarke University is contributing to the greater landscape… Read More
October 13, 2022
While Head Football Coach Miguel Regalado hopes to take his team to their first post-season appearance this year, his plans for the team go… Read More
October 12, 2022
Walking down the hall in the Miske Center for Science Inquiry, you might smell the Nutrition and Food Science courses before you see… Read More
October 11, 2022
As a featured event for the celebrated Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke Series, Clarke University welcomes classically trained Chicago violinist… Read More
October 10, 2022
In conjunction with the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students, Clarke University is proud to recognize National Transfer Student Week, October… Read More
October 2, 2022
When you ask Anne Crawford about some of her favorite things, her family, her dogs, and soccer are sure to make the list. By… Read More
September 20, 2022
At Clarke University, we see responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources as an integral part of our core values of education, charity,… Read More
September 20, 2022
Clarke University is excited to host advocate and athlete Schuyler Bailar as part of its Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series on October 19. The talk… Read More
September 16, 2022
In honor of its 50th Reunion, the Class of 1972 is leading the charge to renovate the Lion’s Den in Mary Benedict… Read More
September 12, 2022
In their 2022 national university rankings, U.S. News & World Report (U.S. News) recognized Clarke as one of the top 50 universities… Read More
September 10, 2022
When the time came to tour colleges, Lillian “Lillie” Korpalski ’23, turned the event into a road trip for her, her mom, and her… Read More
September 2, 2022
On September 12, Clarke University will host Beth Hoffman, author of “Bet the Farm: The Dollars and Sense of Growing Food in America”… Read More
September 1, 2022
On September 21, Clarke University will host Joseph McGill Jr., founder of the “The Slave Dwelling Project,” an interactive presentation dedicated… Read More
August 31, 2022
Honoring a tradition that has been in place since the early days of Clarke University, all new students gathered on Wednesday, August 31 for… Read More
August 23, 2022
Clarke University is thrilled to announce that Julie Cirks ’06 has been named the new Vice President for Enrollment Management. Cirks has been the… Read More
August 17, 2022
August is always full of energy and excitement for the school year ahead and that includes the Enrollment Management Team at Clarke! While… Read More
August 17, 2022
There aren’t many people who would take an upper-level mathematics class for fun, but Ellie (Northrop) Palzer ’17 decided to take a chance. What… Read More
August 12, 2022
Thanks to a recent Special Projects Grant from the City of Dubuque, Clarke’s Art + Design program is forging a new community partnership… Read More
August 11, 2022
In response to growing needs among local and national industries, Clarke University has reinstated its Computer Science program. Starting in… Read More
August 11, 2022
Mary Gitau, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work at Clarke University, strives not only to showcase servant leadership in the classroom,… Read More
August 5, 2022
In response to an increasing local and national demand for mental health services and support, Clarke University is proud to announce the addition of… Read More
August 4, 2022
During the 2021-2022 school year, Clarke University launched its new Future Women in Leadership Cohort, granting 13 aspiring student leaders access to unique professional… Read More
August 4, 2022
As part of the celebrated Arts@Clarke Series, Clarke University is excited to host “Dare to Speak,” a spoken… Read More
August 2, 2022
The Clarke University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the elections of Mary Rose Corrigan Psihoyos ’04 (M) as Chair… Read More
July 27, 2022
Clarke University is proud to have been designated as a member of the Yellow Ribbon Program through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program… Read More
July 22, 2022
Growing up in Janesville, Wisconsin, Jaida Kroning ’22 had many close connections to her hometown. By choosing to attend Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa,… Read More
July 5, 2022
Susan Whitcher ’22 is the first to admit that her path to Clarke was far from traditional. At age 27, Susan had… Read More
June 22, 2022
In 2021, Callie (Mescher) FitzGerald ’07 had an idea for a business. She knew she wanted to use her experiences as a music therapist… Read More
June 21, 2022
Clarke University is proud to partner with Goats on the Go® Dubuque and Cox Springs Farm of Peosta to bring a herd of goats to… Read More
June 21, 2022
Clarke University has long been the tri-states’ leader in teacher preparation. As the needs of our schools and communities change, Clarke is proud to… Read More
June 13, 2022
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Spring 2022 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have… Read More
June 13, 2022
The 34th Annual Clarke University Golf Classic was held at the Dubuque Country Club on June 6, once again offering an entertaining… Read More