Since Sodexo took over the dining services, many things in the Clarke Dining Hall have changed. Many students are frustrated with these changes and have voiced their concerns about unfulfilled promises and a lack of support for students' needs. The entry sign in the Dining Hall with multiple emptied spots. At the beginning of the fall semester, Sodexo took over as a food provider for Clarke University, which had previously been in-house Clarke Dining Services. Since then, a l

Every year, Clarke University provides students with information about campus crime, fire safety, emergency procedures, and other safety policies. For many students, an email or announcement containing a detailed list of policies and statistics may be easy to overlook. However, the information is provided for an important reason: students have a right to know about safety on their campus and what resources are available if something happens. Fire Extinguisher on campus The an

After taking over the program this fall, new head coach Heath Zuck and his Clarke football team will take on Mount Mercy in their first ever Heart Clash of the Week, battling for the first conference win this season. Clarke Football at home In the 2026 spring semester, Adam Hicks, the former three-year head coach, decided not to return to the team. This left Clarke actively searching for the school’s soon-to-be third head coach. On April 9, just over a month into the search,

On Monday, October 5th, 2026, Clarke celebrated Founders Day. Students, faculty, and staff came together to honor Clarke’s history. Founders Day celebrated the university's core values and recognized the legacy of Clarke’s original founder, Mary Frances Clarke. Everyone was seen enjoying cupcakes, taking photos, and celebrating together. The day offered the Clarke community a chance to reflect on where the university came from and the values that have continued to shape it fo

During the 2025 Fall semester, Communications students in the Principles of Advertising class collaborated on a project in which they simulated working as a professional marketing and advertising company. They were presented with three local nonprofit organizations in Dubuque: Dubuque Forward, Brain Health Now, and Wanderwood Gardens. This semester, they are working to make those initiatives come to life. Students during the final presentation last semester The class was divi

The beginning of the spring semester not only means the transition to warmer temperatures, but also being able to enjoy said weather with the start of the Baseball and Softball seasons. Both teams officially kicked off their 2026 season on the first weekend of February. Softball started the weekend in Davenport, Iowa winning their season opener against Briar Cliff, falling short to St. Ambrose. Then they split a two-game series against College of St. Mary. Similarly, baseball

Clarke Men’s Volleyball has opened their season 3-1 for the first time since 2018, marking the best start in 8 years. The young team won their home opener last Tuesday against Viterbo University and travelled to Indiana for three more matches over the weekend. This early success was underlined by historic awards for two players on the team. Team Celebrating after their first victory // Athletic Department Clarke University When they took to the court for their warmup last Tue

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

The 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball season has officially kicked off with both teams winning their separate home opener games giving a look at their promising seasons. The men’s team set the tone on October 28 when they took on Emmaus Bible College, winning 94-71 with Sophomore Forward, Sunny Parker, leading the Pride with 24 points. The women’s team kept the energy with their win over Trinity Christian College the following week on November 4, with Junior Guard, Zoe Ke

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

Meredith Gatto is a sophomore on the softball team who grew up in Clarke’s hometown, Dubuque, Iowa. Her softball career started at the...

The Vice President of Student Life, Kate Zanger, has committed her time and dedication to her position at Clarke since July of 1996. 29...