With finals fast approaching and the fall semester coming to a close, students were welcomed with an event of celebration and reprieve. Published on Official Clarke University Flickr December 3 rd , 2025 brought students of the Clarke Community together to celebrate the cherished annual event that is the Clarke University Christmas Dinner. The evening opened with a warm welcome from acting president, Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman, who reflected on the poignance of the annual dinner th

Informative Article by Laura Ruley - If you or somebody around you are affected by SAD, reach out to your friends or utilize Clarke's resources for help. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a subgroup of Major Depressive Disorder, also known as Clinical Depression. SAD is a form of depression that occurs during certain times of the year, mostly in the fall or winter, due to shorter days and less sunlight. Those who are at risk for SAD are primarily people over 20 years of

After meeting with high-school seniors and researching the needs of future students, Brad Mensen of the Physical Therapy Department began developing a plan for a major that would align with what incoming undergraduates are looking for. With lots of planning and help from an Alumni grant, the exercise science program was formed. Offered as a B.A. or a B.S., the new exercise program will provide students with many career options in fitness and prepare students for graduate scho