Clarke Alumni

09/08/2026

What does Clarke look like beyond campus? 🌿

For Jared McGovern, ’18M, it looks like creating opportunities for people to connect with nature. As director of Dubuque’s newest outdoor attraction, Jared is putting his passion for ecology and education into action—and bringing the BVM Core Values along with him.

🎥 Hear Jared’s story in our latest alumni spotlight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5WLbBJ3LlA&t=5s

Have a Clarke story of your own? Share it with us! 💙

Dubuque's newest outdoor attraction has a Clarke connection through...

09/04/2026

HOMECOMING EVENT HIGHLIGHT 🚢🌊

Kick off Homecoming Weekend on the Mississippi aboard The American Lady! Join fellow Clarkies for a 1.5-hour river cruise featuring happy hour drinks, light food and plenty of time to catch up and enjoy the view.

October 9th, 5:15pm
🍻 Unlimited tap beer, soda, lemonade and iced tea
🍹 2-for-1 margaritas and other drink specials
🍽️ Light meal included

Ready to cruise into Homecoming? Register now!

09/02/2026

Save the date, Clarkies! 🦁

Homecoming 2026 is coming up October 9–11! 🎉 We’re looking forward to welcoming alumni, family, friends and the Clarke community back to campus for a weekend full of fun.
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As we post event highlights and information on our page, we encourage you to check out the full Homecoming schedule and get all the details for each event on our website. If you already know which events you want to attend, register now!
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/ClarkeUniversity/events/homecoming-2026/schedule

We can’t wait to celebrate Homecoming with you!

08/28/2026

A great evening with Clarke Alumni in West Des Moines! 💙💛 We always enjoy catching up with alumni, sharing stories, and creating new memories.

08/24/2026

LAST CALL!
Join us this Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wellman's Pub & Rooftop for an evening of great conversations, networking, and Clarke pride. Appetizers and drinks are on us!
Hosted by Bruce Ryan '00 and Alumni Board member Monica Kurtz '88.
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop
97 Market Street, West Des Moines, IA
$5 per person
Register today and make plans to spend the evening with the Clarke community. We can't wait to see you there! Link in comments.

08/24/2026

☘️ A great day at Irish Hooley Music Festival of Dubuque! ☘️

Clarke University was proud to sponsor this year’s Irish Hooley and spent the day celebrating Irish culture with our Dubuque community. With Clarke’s own story beginning in Ireland, the Hooley was a fitting place to celebrate our roots, connect with alumni and friends, and share a little Clarke spirit.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Clarke booth to say hello! We loved seeing so many familiar faces!

08/22/2026

Join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wellman's Pub & Rooftop for an evening of great conversations, networking, and Clarke pride. Appetizers and drinks are on us!
Hosted by Bruce Ryan '00 and Alumni Board member Monica Kurtz '88.
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop
97 Market Street, West Des Moines, IA
$5 per person
Register today and make plans to spend the evening with the Clarke community. We can't wait to see you there!

08/21/2026

Join Clarke in celebrating our Irish heritage at the Dubuque Irish Hooley. Clarke is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Irish Hooley.
Visit us at our table tomorrow between 11am-4pm at the festival.
Heading to the festival? Let us know what you're most excited for a the festival!

08/21/2026

Visit Clarke University's table TOMORROW at Irish Hooley Music Festival of Dubuque! We hope to meet many of you there!

Thank you to Clarke University for your partnership and sponsorship for the 2026 Hooley!

We can't wait to have you at the Hooley. Cheers.

08/19/2026

Proud to celebrate Clarke alumna and faculty member Louise Kames '77 and her exhibition, I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful, now on view in Gallery III. 💙🎨

A meaningful collection of work rooted in beauty, memory, and connection. Congratulations, Louise!