Clarke University

09/02/2026

Before we fully settle into the new school year, we had one question: what was your favorite thing you did this summer? ☀️🎤

We took the mini mic around campus to ask our students, faculty and staff about their summer highlights. Here’s what they had to say!

09/01/2026

Clarke students are putting service into action. ♿️💙

Earlier today, students in Clarke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, through the Clarke Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT), helped load a large collection of donated wheelchairs and assistive devices as part of Clarke’s ongoing partnership with Wheels for the World.

Clarke has served as a collection point for the eastern Iowa region for years, collecting used mobility equipment that is reconditioned and ultimately delivered to people with disabilities in developing countries.

This week’s collection was one of the largest we’ve loaded in quite a few years, a great example of the growing impact our students can have both here in our community and around the world.

09/01/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the recent passing of Professor Emeritus John Lease.

Along with his wife, Nancy, John served as a music professor at Clarke for nearly 45 years. Their work positively impacted the lives of countless students, musicians, and community members throughout Dubuque, while their talents thrilled audiences around the world.
We remain deeply grateful for John’s many contributions to Clarke and his lifelong commitment to the students he taught, mentored, and inspired.
To learn more about the upcoming services, please visit https://www.hskfhcares.com/obituaries/John-A-Lease?obId=49422090 #/obituaryInfo

08/26/2026

August is National Make-a-Will Month — a great reminder to put your wishes in writing and think about the legacy you want to leave behind. 💙

For Clarke University alumni and friends, including Clarke in your will is one meaningful way to support the university’s mission for generations to come. A planned gift can help provide opportunities for future students while carrying Clarke’s values forward into the future.

Learn more about leaving a legacy at Clarke: https://app.freewill.com/clarkeuniversity

08/25/2026

Our first day of classes is officially in the books, and campus is buzzing with the energy of a new academic year. From first classes to catching up with friends, it was so good to see our Clarkies back in action.

Here’s to a great year ahead! 💙

View the full album of photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3b7e

08/24/2026

What a weekend! 🦁💙

Connect Weekend was packed from start to finish with new friendships, campus traditions, activities, laughs and plenty of opportunities for our newest Clarkies to get connected. There was so much energy across campus, and we loved watching our newest students settle in, meet their classmates and start making Clarke feel like home.

What an incredible kickoff to the new academic year. We can’t wait to see where this year takes us! 🎉

View the full photo gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD31dq

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, Clarkies! Let's make this year great 💙💛

08/22/2026

Edu Faculty 26-27 from left to right: Carrie Manternach, Cathy Stierman, Kali Gullien, Lee Johnson, Ellen Spencer, Vicky Coyle, and Michaela Koch.

08/21/2026