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 3 rd, 2026, the Clarke Football team was informed that their head co

On Thursday, February 26 th , 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

Commuter students came back from winter break to a closed Commuter Lounge; this led to various questions as to why and when it will be open again for them to study, eat, and simply wait for their next class to start. The Commuter Lounge has since reopened after two and a half weeks of it being closed off. The Remodeled Commuter Lounge Students may still be wondering why the Commuter Lounge was closed in the first place. Clarke Facilities says one of the main reasons being tha

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

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

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...