Clarke University’s Hispanic Student Union, headed by President of the club, Isa Rivas, has packed students’ calendars with a slew of exciting and enjoyable events throughout the month-long celebration. HSU hosting a dancing event. Hispanic Heritage Month officially kicked off on September 15th beginning the celebration of Hispanic and Latino cultures that are represented here at Clarke. The university has been intentionally decorated to mark the beginning of such festivities

Over a period of time, Will Hudson served as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Engagement at Clarke University, and has invested in the Dubuque Community School District for many years in multiple coaching roles, mentorship roles, and as a parent too. He was also the director of Intercultural Programs & Engagement for the Black Male Leadership Society (BMLS) here at Clarke University. Black Male Leadership Society after a meeting with Will BMLS provides sup

Graduation is fast approaching, and seniors are eager to welcome family and begin the end-of-year festivities. As they begin preparing for their special day, they notice a change when picking up their cap and gowns. Undergraduatesdid not receive a hood or what they described to be the proper tassel color that is supposed to correlate with the degree they are graduating with. When students asked Clarke Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, Jan Garfield, about these missi

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 3rd, 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 that

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

On the morning of Wednesday, November 5, Acting President Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman welcomed us to her still sparingly decorated new space, the presidential office. Zimmerman was appointed as president by the Board of Trustees last week, following the by-laws after President Fletcher Lamkin suddenly offered his resignation on October 23rd. Now, just weeks later, Zimmerman has the difficult task of navigating this school through one of its biggest challenges in its almost two-centu

Fall Fest kicked off on October 28th this year as a morale-boosting day of celebration for students. According to Will Hudson, associate Dean of Student Affairs and director of engagement here at Clarke, “Fall Fest is meant to be a fall version of Clarke Fest, which is held in the spring. We kind of combined different activities on campus.” Activities on campus included the Staff Assembly’s annual trick-or-treat events for all ages, students, and student families, a petting z

The CUpboard is continuing strong and beginning its second year in its own space across from the dining hall. The number of shoppers has increased since its first opening last school year. It is continuing to provide essential resources such as food and hygiene products to members of the Clarke community who experience any type of need or insecurity whether it be food insecurity or a lack of resources such as hygiene products. Stocked shelves in the CUpboard room Since its

At the start of this academic year, students came back from their summer vacation to see that the facilities team removed the stairs in the Terence Donaghoe Parking Lot. The student body has since expressed frustration with the removal because of the steep hill they have to walk up now. This situation has sparked questions as to why the stairs were taken down in the first place, whether the stairs will be rebuilt, and if they are being replaced in the future, when will that h

After Clarke’s sophomore and junior art majors present their works to the art professors, the sophomore/junior exhibit goes up in the...

Clarke Residence Life aims to introduce themed floors in the 2025-2026 academic year. Living Learn Communities, as they are formally...

With Halloween today, the air on campus has filled with excitement. However, the tension and fear grow stronger at Clarke University...

Clarke University is facing lower enrollment due to changes to Federal Student Aid that took place last year and affected the incoming...

The CUpboard has taken on a new look this school year compared to past ones. The University’s food pantry now has its own room across...

On Tuesday, February 13th Clarke hosted a Night in Brazil concert. Food was offered to anyone who came to the event and there was live...