A new activity for Clarke Students has entered the curriculum. The Communications Program has added Mock Trials as an activity that will begin in the Spring of 2026 where they will officially begin their first trial as the final part of the class. This is the first time Clarke University has ever had Mock Trials, and they're already building a website for the club. A Student arguing in a Mock Trial Mock trials are an activity where students will act out a real trial. There wi

The NOLA Jazz Band, founded in Des Moines, Iowa, performed at Clarke University for the Music Department’s Night in New Orleans on Wednesday, October 8. The event was held in the Wahlert Atrium, where guests can try an array of various foods from the New Orleans culture, and then the event was moved to Jansen Music Hall for the band’s performance. Every year, the Music Department holds performances like this to showcase different cultures around the world and the music that e

As part of the Mackin-Mailander Lecture series, on Wednesday, October 1, Clarke University students filled the seats of Jansen Music Hall to hear from Yohance Lacour, a Pulitzer Prize-winning artist and activist. Through raw experience and personal reflections, he spoke about the power of social justice-driven art: “It will stand the test of time; it is invaluable because social injustices aren’t going anywhere…” Yohance Lacour in Jansen Hall Speaking directly to the students

Homecoming week is around the corner, and Student Life Coordinators say this year's activities will be some of the best! Starting October 13 th and ending October 18 th , the week will be filled with activities, school spirit, and loads of fun. This year's schedule will introduce new activities and a new partnership. By staying engaged, students will be sure not to miss out on the activities waiting around the corner. After speaking to Student Life Coordinator, Anthony King,

Next April, after years of abstinence, Clarke University will compete in the National Student Advertising Competition once again. The preparations have begun in the form of a class that is working on creating an advertising campaign for this year’s real-world client: The National Football League. Advertising is everywhere, from billboards, to TVs, and all over people’s phones. Sometimes it feels like the world wouldn’t run without them, and honestly, it probably wouldn’t. The

Clarke University has hosted the Mackin-Mailander Lectures since 1997 after receiving gifts from two alumni, Mary Mackin ’34 and Verna Slattery-Mailander ’20. The yearly series of lectures consists of an outside speaker, a faculty lecture, and an alumni lecture. After being postponed due to weather, Chrissy Hogue Bartels took the stage on Wednesday, April 2nd for her lecture titled, “Crucial Conversations: Turning Pain into Purpose and Setbacks into Success”.    Chrissy Hogue

This past weekend, Clarke’s student-run theater organization, Clarke Cast and Crew, performed their spring play, Frankenstein Slept here by Tim Kelly. The production was directed, cast, and performed by Clarke Students.  The play follows a group of monsters living in Frankenstein’s castle when the owner pays a surprise visit. The cast featured several familiar names, including Maria Mustafa ’26 as Baroness Frankenstein, a descendant of the original scientist who created Fran

This year, FLED is looking bigger than ever: With events including 24 companies at the career fair, student scholarship presentations,...

The Dean’s List is considered the highest academic honor a student can receive on a semester-basis at Clarke University. However, every fourth student made the prestigious list last semester. While this showcases that many students are successful in their academic work, it raises the question whether the Dean's List adequately distinguishes between good and excellent work. There are many ideas to reform the Dean's List, like a President's List or First and Second Honors. Phot

For years, there have been rumors and whispers about the desire to start a wrestling program and Clarke, but this year Freshman Dianna...

February is the start of Black History Month, a time of the year to highlight African American stories and how they have impacted our...

„If my life is a movie, what scene would make my trailer?” is the question asked by the new club “Stories to be told”. Club-President...

Changes to Clarke’s library can be seen and more are coming as a result of an ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. Lighting,...

Coming to Clarke University on April 12th and 13th is the biggest musical event of the year: "Musical Menu's". Arranged by Assistant...

The strategic plan for the next three years 2023-2026 is finally published. After months of work from 23 faculty, staff and...

Six Dinners. Six Groups. 36 Tables. 165 First-Year-Students and a lot of wishes for their experience at Clarke. The annual Clarke...