June 8, 2022
Each year, Clarke students volunteer hundreds of service hours on campus and with our community to advance the common good. To recognize this and empower… Read More
News & Events
May 18, 2022
In Clarke’s Strategic Plan, we state that our number one goal to recruit, retain, support, and develop successful students. While a straightforward goal, there… Read More
May 17, 2022
Alumni involvement fuels Clarke in fulfilling its mission and helps keep us “progressive with the times in which we live.” This includes everything from… Read More
May 16, 2022
Each year as part of Clarke’s Commencement ceremony, we recognize a valedictorian for their academic merit. Behind the GPA, we often find a person… Read More
May 16, 2022
At first, it may not seem like nursing and farming have a lot in common. We picture them in totally different settings and requiring unique… Read More
May 13, 2022
When you meet Anthony Gonzalez, it doesn’t take long to see his leadership potential. From his position on the football team to volunteering with… Read More
May 12, 2022
After completing her associate degree at Scott Community College, Paige Sparrow was ready to take the next step in her college career. Moving to… Read More
May 11, 2022
It’s been four years since Parker Lippstock graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque. Now, as he prepares to walk across the stage to… Read More
May 9, 2022
“We’re a family here,” – it’s a phrase you hear over and over from the Clarke students preparing for graduation. Yet for Ian Murphy… Read More
May 8, 2022
Each year, Business and Management Instructor B’Ann Dittmar challenges the students in her leadership course to use the skills they’ve developed over the… Read More
May 7, 2022
Clarke University held its 178th commencement ceremony on May 14, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Robert and Ruth Kehl Center on… Read More
May 5, 2022
For the second consecutive year, Clarke has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in an institution’s support… Read More
May 5, 2022
Each spring, members of the Clarke community take time to recognize all that we have accomplished over the academic year, both as an institution… Read More
April 18, 2022
Thanks to our deep roots in Dubuque, much of Clarke’s growth is guided by the needs of our community and the world around us. Read More
April 15, 2022
The Campus Ministry team works hard throughout the year to promote a faith and values–based experience for students and employees, and the Lenten… Read More
April 14, 2022
On March 27, Clifton Henri ’01 visited the Clarke University campus to share his experiences and help promote his photography exhibition in the Quigley… Read More
April 13, 2022
In honor of Earth Day, members of the Clarke community are reaffirming their commitment to sustainability efforts throughout the month of April. … Read More
April 11, 2022
In a celebration of its deeply-rooted history in Dubuque and the surrounding area, Clarke University will host One Clarke, One Community… Read More
April 8, 2022
Over the course of 1843 minutes, Clarke University students, employees, alumni, and friends celebrated the university’s eighth annual #ClarkeDay event, which served to unite… Read More
April 5, 2022
With performances March 31-April 2, Clarke’s Musical Menus event returned this year as an opportunity to bring the community together over food, music, and a… Read More
March 27, 2022
On Wednesday, March 30, Clarke University students and employees will take part in the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice with a… Read More
March 25, 2022
With performances April 7-10, Clarke University Theatre is exploring brain health and wellness through its production of Gwen & Gwen. The psychological… Read More
March 16, 2022
On Friday, March 25 a mix of students, faculty, alumni, and community women will take the stage at Clarke University’s Jansen Music Hall at… Read More
March 14, 2022
From the moment our students step onto Clarke’s campus, they are presented with unlimited opportunities for learning, engagement, and meaningful connections. While their time… Read More
March 14, 2022
The day of the Clarke Fire, Scott Burgmeyer ’94 was in eighth grade. He remembers riding his bike past the campus and seeing the… Read More
March 10, 2022
The Mackin Office of Institutional Advancement is thrilled to welcome Development Officer Elena Dominguez to the team. As a two-time graduate of Clarke, Elena… Read More
March 2, 2022
Clarke University is excited to announce a recent grant from the Walmart Local Community Grant Program to support its new CU Linked program. Read More
March 1, 2022
The Clarke University Future Young Professionals organization will welcome legendary sportscaster and entrepreneur Gary Dolphin to campus on Tuesday, March 29 at 6… Read More
February 28, 2022
The music of Broadway comes to Clarke University for an evening of Musical Menus: On Broadway!, the area’s favorite musical revue. This… Read More
February 25, 2022
The Clarke University Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT) again seeks donations of used or broken wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or canes. … Read More
February 23, 2022
Clarke University students in the Graphic Design + Art programs received multiple awards, including Judge’s Choice and the Ad Club Scholarship, as… Read More
February 23, 2022
Clarke University is thrilled to welcome alumnus Luke Flynn ’13 to campus as part of the Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series on March 23. This special community… Read More
February 14, 2022
Since her time at Clarke, Mary (Dolphin) Kauffman ’95 has first and foremost stayed curious: she’s used her Psychology degree to obtain jobs… Read More
February 14, 2022
In 2022, the Margaret Mann Academic Resource Center (MARC) will celebrate 10 years of service to the Clarke community. What started as a… Read More
February 11, 2022
Clarke University is excited to celebrate and reflect on Black History Month this February. Various departments around campus are supporting programs and initiatives… Read More
February 10, 2022
Clarke University is proud to announce Mariann Kurtz Weber as our new Business and Community Liaison. Kurtz Weber has worked with the University previously… Read More
February 9, 2022
Demands in the workplace are changing and not just because of the pandemic. Adoption of technology is accelerating. Tenure in jobs is declining as the… Read More
February 9, 2022
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Clarke University’s Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series will explore the depths of human connection with Associate Professor of Social Work… Read More
February 7, 2022
To reduce and eliminate inequities in the college entrance process, Clarke University has committed to continuing its test-optional practices for future admissions decisions. … Read More
February 1, 2022
On February 15, 2022 let the sounds and tastes of Italy sweep you away as the Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at… Read More
January 28, 2022
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Clarke University will combine two of its most esteemed academic events, Evolution Weekend and the Schemmel Endowed Lecture in… Read More
January 24, 2022
Since her first trip abroad at age 15, Lori Schneider ’78 has been traveling the globe in search of adventure. Even during her time… Read More
January 21, 2022
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarke University’s motto of “One Clarke, One Community” took on new meaning in uniting Clarkies, even while physically distanced. Over time, it expanded as a charge to strengthen and celebrate… Read More
January 18, 2022
Clarke University is proud to announce Colin Muenster ’08 as the new Theatre Director in Residence. Muenster is an alumnus of the Drama program at Clarke and has served as cast and crew for… Read More
January 13, 2022
Clarke University is thrilled to welcome singer Teddy Swims to campus as part of his Tough Love World Tour. The live show on January 27 serves… Read More
January 11, 2022
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Fall 2021 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have… Read More
December 16, 2021
Although Logan Otting ’22, grew up in Cascade, Iowa, he considered Dubuque his second home. Being active in sports and in his community, he… Read More
December 8, 2021
On Monday, December 6, students from Clarke University’s art and science programs presented their final projects as part of a semester-long collaboration. This year,… Read More
December 6, 2021
This December, 29 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 3, 2021
For the second time in 2021, Clarke University has received grants from the Iowa Private Academic Libraries to invest in open educational resources. Two… Read More