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What’s next for BMLS after Will Hudson’s Departure?

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

Sep 212 min read

After California Trip: Women's Soccer Receiving National Votes

Clarke University Women’s Soccer is gaining attention after a strong 5-0-1 start to the 2026 season with two players earning Player of the Week already. Sophomore goalkeeper, Abigail Turley, was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, while freshman forward, Saydee Salcedo, earned Offensive Player of the Week honors on September 7th, 2026. Both players received these honors for the first time in their collegiate careers. Women's Soccer bef

Sep 172 min read

Strength in Numbers: Clarke Community Comes Together for Local Cause

On August 30th, 2026, Clarke Men's Volleyball and professors Chrissy Bartels and Sunil Malapati joined Project Rooted, a movement dedicated to providing fresh food to children in need, at the Boys and Girls Club for their annual Rooted Table event. This event brings together all members of the Dubuque community in not only celebration, but promotion of a better future. Volunteers from "The Rooted Table" Event Project Rooted was founded in Dubuque by co-owners Whitney Sanger

Sep 142 min read

Clarke Women’s Volleyball Set to Host Suicide Prevention Game

On Saturday, September 12th, at 1 pm, the Clarke Women’s Volleyball Team will host their annual Suicide Awareness Game in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. In addition to the match, there will also be a bake sale and a raffle, with tickets being sold throughout the game and profits being donated to a mental health organization. Students are asked to wear purple and teal, colors often associated with Suicide Prevention Month. Amelia Driver playing for Clarke Women's Volleybal

Sep 112 min read

Football Head Coach Adam Hicks Decides Not to Return for 2026-2027 Season

Adam Hicks has been a part of the Pride Football coaching staff since the very beginning of the program. Starting out as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the team in 2019, Hicks began to achieve small goals on the defensive end of the game. Later becoming head coach in 2023, Adam Hicks has remained a constant for the team for what would be a three-season run with the Pride. On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, the Clarke Football team was informed that their head coac

Mar 61 min read

Students Organize Walkout in Support of Immigrants

On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, students organized a walkout in front of the atrium protesting ICE in support for immigrants across the nation. This event started at 12:00pm and lasted until 1:00pm. There were students, faculty, and BVM Sisters in attendance holding handmade signs in support of a variety of speakers. KCRG-TV9, Dubuque’s local news channel, was also present at the event recording the speeches made within the first half hour of the walkout. The second half in

Feb 272 min read

Fall Fest Delivers Fun and Frights

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

Oct 30, 20254 min read

Women's Soccer: A young team with momentum and big goals

Clarke Women’s Soccer has been showing immense promise as they steadily make their progression into the depths of the season in the hopes of setting the foundation for more success ahead. With the current stats displaying an overall record of 4-6-2, the numbers are not the full display of the team’s potential as they attempt to find their rhythm, with each game being an acute display of the talent across the field. When asked about the team’s potential, head coach Josh Printz

Oct 8, 20252 min read

A Year of Growth for The CUpboard

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

Oct 1, 20252 min read