Clark University Graduate Studies

Clark student research helps shape city’s climate future Graduate students collaborated with the City of Newton on a project that became a meaningful contribution to the city’s climate strategy.

Did you hear? The new Executive Doctor of Geospatial Leadership (DGEO), developed with the World Geospatial Industry Council, is the first professional doctorate in the geospatial sector. This builds on Clark's strengths in geographic information science and research in AI, land use, urban sustainability, and natural hazard risk ➡️ https://bit.ly/43KAoxk

Clark launching first professional doctorate in geospatial tech Clark University plans to launch the world’s first professional doctorate in geospatial technology in the summer of 2027.

"Our motivation is to raise the voice of this community," noted Valeria Obregón Díaz and Catalina Cuervo Maldonado, ES&P ’26, after six months of research on water quality and climate change impact in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.

Clark master’s students analyze water quality, impacts of climate change in Mexico After six months conducting research and surveys in Mexico’s Valle de Bravo, Valeria Obregon Diaz, ES&P ’26, and Catalina Cuervo Maldonado, ES&P ’26, discovered pathogens and chemicals in the water and a lack of health insurance and air conditioning in a region with rising temperatures and not...

SPS students and faculty recognized in annual awards The recipients of this year’s awards for outstanding School of Professional Studies (SPS) students and faculty were announced as part of Clark University’s Commencement celebrations. The newest members of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society were inducted at the ceremony, and the full...

We are still cherishing these unforgettable moments 🎓 📸 Discover more highlights from the graduation ceremony ➡️ https://bit.ly/4uVjCXS

Check out the full details for Monday's commencement with master’s and doctoral degrees will be presented at 2:15 p.m. https://www.clarku.edu/commencement/may-2026/

Commencement is just a few days away! 🎓

On Monday, May 18, Clark University's 2026 Commencement will take place at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.

Two ceremonies will be held: Bachelor’s degrees will be awarded at 9:45a.m., and master’s and doctoral degrees will be presented at 2:15 p.m.

Full event details — including a livestream link — are available at clarku.edu/commencement.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 AI & Analytics Research Challenge 🎉🎉

PM Challenge supports Worcester nonprofit in addressing food insecurity The School of Professional Studies recently concluded the PM Challenge, a multi-round competition that brought graduate students together to develop practical, executable project plans for a local nonprofit.