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For more than 130 years, Clark University has thrived at the nexus of world-class teaching, boundary-pushing discovery, and creative invention. The father of rocket science. The founder of the American Psychological Association. A co-inventor of the birth control pill. Members of our community have always challenged convention and found ways to change our world for the better.

Spree Day

Letting Loose Before Finals

Spree Day

An evolving event since 1903, Clarkies let loose when classes are canceled one day each spring. Then it was rope pulls and greased pole climbs; now, it’s bounce houses, bands, and burgers.

International Gala

A Global Party

International Gala

Produced and performed by students, Clark’s popular annual spring showcase of international dance and music — from traditional to contemporary — celebrates the diverse cultures and talents of our community.

10 Things You Don’t Know About Clark

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The launch pad of the space age

Physics professor and Clark alumnus Robert Goddard conducted his pioneering rocketry research in Clark laboratories. In 1926, he launched a liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm in Auburn, earning him the moniker “Father of Modern Rocketry.”

The launch pad of the space age

Physics professor and Clark alumnus Robert Goddard conducted his pioneering rocketry research in Clark laboratories. In 1926, he launched a liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm in Auburn, earning him the moniker “Father of Modern Rocketry.”

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Founder

Jonas G. Clark

Successful Massachusetts entrepreneur, abolitionist, and book and art collector, Clark envisioned that his university would open with a rigorous but affordable undergraduate college for young men.