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...