Graduate Studies Blog

“Climate change is a defining issue of our time,” says Kortni Wroten. The Clark University graduate student, pursuing a dual MBA/master’s in environmental science and policy, recently returned from the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, where she and twelve fellow graduate students observed negotiations, networked, and engaged with climate groups and activists from all over the world — including Swedish teen Greta Thunberg.

John LaBrie, dean of the School of Professional Studies and associate provost for professional education recently announced new staff appointments.  “2019 has been a busy year for Professional Education and the School of Professional Studies at Clark University and we are extremely pleased to welcome these outstanding new members to our team,” he said.

The winds of change may have blown the venue from Santiago, Chile to Madrid, Spain, but a dedicated group of 13 Clark graduate students are attending the 25^th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) being held December 2-13.

MUN Impact announced recently that three graduate students in Clark University’s Master’s in Geographic Information Science program have been selected to intern with the organization. “We are excited to see how their considerable expertise shapes the public facing experience for the MUN Impact community in our new and exciting data-driven initiatives,” said the organization.

Janae Davis, a doctoral student in Clark’s Graduate School of Geography, has been awarded a 2019 Switzer Environmental Fellowship from the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation.  Davis is one of 20 environmental leaders from graduate schools in New England and California who received the fellowship based on their leadership accomplishments, leadership potential, and commitment to environmental protection, innovation, and applied outcomes.

Clark grad student examines the implications of renewable energy development

Now that the fall semester is well underway, it’s time to make sure that you are paying attention to all things related to your career. Whether you’re an experienced professional hoping to move up in your company, or fresh out of undergraduate college, there are some important but simple steps to prepare yourself for the next phase in your career, beyond simply updating a resume.

Sadly summer is winding down but Graduate Admissions is very excited that you are joining our global community of passionate scholars and leaders.  We are delighted to welcome you to campus!  In addition to getting to meet the faculty and administration for your department at Graduate Student Orientation, you will get to know your peers and the wonderful campus and area that we call home.

Clark University is a trailblazing institution committed to using innovation to improve the state of our planet. MBA alumnus Brad McNamara created the world's first shipping container farm, Freight Farms, right here on campus while he was a student! Take a behind-the-scenes look inside with student farmers Jack and Kelsey in our new video.