December 2, 2021
When you’re a cross country runner, you come to expect that not every path in life will be a straight one. For Ricar Mends, the path to Clarke… Read More
News & Events
December 2, 2021
Jake Amenda ’22 has experienced the difference between life near a big city and in a small town. He grew up in Oconomowoc, a… Read More
December 2, 2021
Many students who attend Clarke University call the tri-state region of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa home, but none are more local than graduates from Dubuque Senior High School. Located just across… Read More
November 30, 2021
Clarke University invites you to attend the annual For a Blessed Christmas program. This beloved holiday tradition includes two performances scheduled for Saturday, December 4,… Read More
November 23, 2021
Whether your first day of college lies ahead or is only a memory, we can all relate to the mix of nerves and excitement… Read More
November 18, 2021
Reid Larson had always been an active guy. A three-sport athlete at Fennimore High School, he was usually training or studying. In his free… Read More
November 17, 2021
With the beginning of the 2021 school year, the Clarke University Board of Trustees named Jane Daly Seaberg ’78 and Maureen Quann ’97 as its newest Chair and Vice Chair. Along with the… Read More
November 17, 2021
Clarke University has long taken pride in its ability to support students in and outside the classroom. With a growing number of students competing… Read More
November 16, 2021
Following some inspiration from professional development activities throughout 2021, Professor of Mathematics Amanda Matson and Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics O’Neill Kingston have launched a brand-new lesson plan for statistics that gives students… Read More
November 15, 2021
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Tri-State Chapter has named Clarke University Executive Director of Development Courtney Leonard as the 2021 Outstanding Professional Fundraiser. Read More
November 10, 2021
Clarke University students are hosting a food drive during the Clarke Men’s Basketball Holiday Inn Tip-Off Classic at the Kehl Center on the… Read More
November 2, 2021
Louise Kames, Professor of Art + Design at Clarke University, will exhibit a new body of work at Clarke’s Quigley Gallery, from Wednesday, November… Read More
November 1, 2021
The Clarke University Theatre is proud to present John Cariani’s romantic comedy ALMOST, MAINE. The performance runs from November 18-21 in Terence Donaghoe Hall on the Clarke University campus. Read More
October 25, 2021
Kasha Vogt ’23 grew up in the small town of Cassville, Wisconsin. Working in her family’s restaurant, The Town Pump, she learned a… Read More
October 21, 2021
Clarke University is excited to bring author and podcaster John Moe to campus on Wednesday, November 17, at 7 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall. Moe will… Read More
October 18, 2021
The Storm Lake Times earned national attention when editor Art Cullen won a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 2017. His impassioned and… Read More
October 18, 2021
As a Catholic university, Clarke has been committed to the values of education, charity, justice, and freedom since its founding. Thanks to the concerted efforts of university employees, members of the… Read More
October 18, 2021
After graduating from Western Dubuque High School, Max Steffen had followed his love of football to a large state school. Yet after a year… Read More
October 14, 2021
Following a $229,436.52 award from the Homeland Security Grant Program, Clarke University is undergoing significant updates to enhance the safety and security of its community members. … Read More
October 13, 2021
The Clarke University Quigley Gallery is proud to feature an exhibition of sculptures, titled “Best Intentions” by Visiting Professor of Art Nate Ditzler. The exhibition will run from… Read More
October 11, 2021
Growing up in the small town of Rochelle, Illinois, Graciela Perez saw college as not just the next step in her educational journey, but new faces,… Read More
October 7, 2021
Clarke University students and employees joined thousands of people from across the state in the 21-Day Equity Challenge. This self-guided, online program was… Read More
October 5, 2021
This summer, Dr. Mary Gitau, Associate Professor of Social Work at Clarke University, helped establish the Center for Conflict Transformation and Peace Building… Read More
September 20, 2021
Clarke University is proud to announce that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly ® School designation. Institutions earning the Military… Read More
September 17, 2021
Clarke University is proud to welcome one of the largest and most diverse incoming classes in the institution’s history as 264 … Read More
September 16, 2021
Clarke University has received a $20,000 award from the James B. and Melita A. McDonough Foundation to support the Dubuque Youth and Family Resilience… Read More
September 13, 2021
Clarke University is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. David DiMattio as the new Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. He began his role on September 6, shortly… Read More
September 1, 2021
Honoring a tradition that has been in place since the early days of Clarke University, all new students gathered on Wednesday, September 1 for… Read More
September 1, 2021
The Dubuque Racing Association is lending its support to Clarke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a $10,000 grant. Read More
August 24, 2021
Clarke University welcomes Josh Ritter to campus for a solo acoustic concert on Wednesday, September 29. The performance marks the first Arts at Clarke event for… Read More
August 24, 2021
Thanks to a major initiative led by the Iowa Private Academic Libraries, Clarke University has been awarded over $6,000 to invest in open educational resources. Clarke… Read More
August 23, 2021
Following their annual Congregational Assembly June 22-27, the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary have elected a new leadership council that acts as their voice in the congregation… Read More
August 23, 2021
Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated faculty and facility investments like the Marie Miske Center for Science Inquiry, Clarke University has established itself… Read More
August 23, 2021
In July, I moved to Dubuque to begin work at Clarke. The decision to start a new job can be difficult, but this time the choice was clear. I believe in… Read More
August 23, 2021
After high school, Kate Corrigan ’85 had a vision of her future: four years at Iowa State in Computer Science followed by a steady career trajectory in… Read More
August 23, 2021
As a history major, Kathleen Stephenson ’70 respects how the past lays the foundation for our future. As she prepares to gather with the… Read More
August 9, 2021
Clarke University Professor of Art Louise Kames, MFA has earned an Iowa Artist Fellowship from the Iowa Arts Council for 2021. She is one of… Read More
August 9, 2021
Furthering its commitment to support Iowa’s veterans, the American Legion of Iowa has awarded a $2,000 grant to Clarke University to support scholarships to veteran… Read More
August 4, 2021
As a Catholic academic community, Clarke University believes learning is lifelong and life-changing. We strive to inspire intellectual curiosity, cultural engagement, professional preparedness, spiritual exploration,… Read More
August 3, 2021
Like many incoming Clarkies, first-year student Rachel Haubert has spent her summer enjoying time with friends and family. Yet there is one family member in particular that has inspired her education and… Read More
July 19, 2021
Dubuque has a rich history with deep ties to education. In August, the city’s five colleges will partner to highlight the diverse opportunities in higher… Read More
July 16, 2021
Clarke University is proud to announce the return of its Master of Business Administration degree. After a brief hiatus, the program has been restructured to… Read More
June 24, 2021
With the conclusion of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the Institutional Advancement team was able to reflect on the variety of ways our alumni, donors,… Read More
June 24, 2021
When Dubuque insurance agency Cottingham & Butler was looking for safe, reliable housing for summer interns from across the country, they knew they had a partner… Read More
June 24, 2021
When faced with the challenges of a global pandemic, the Admissions team at Clarke University strove to innovate and overcome. By introducing virtual visits and reducing… Read More
June 22, 2021
Responding to the needs of adult learners throughout our region, Clarke University is proud to offer the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) degree through its… Read More
June 17, 2021
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Fall 2020 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have… Read More
June 8, 2021
Clarke University is proud to announce a gift from Alliant Energy to grow our new Peer Mentor Program. The $3,000 grant will allow the collaboration… Read More
June 7, 2021
Clarke University is taking important steps to support equity and the economic wellbeing of its employees by adopting an operating budget and long-term compensation goals… Read More
June 3, 2021
Clarke University recently received a grant from the Sisters of Charity Ministry Foundation to fund spirituality micro courses as part of the CareerPLUS program. The new course will join a variety of other online offerings… Read More