CLARKE UNIVERSITY - Revision history

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	University officials announced in February, 2024 that the [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]] were making a $6 million donation to the university. The second-largest-one-time gift in the university's history, the donation would sere as the lea gift for an upcoming $40 million capital campaign. BVM sisters had earned degrees and taught at the institution an in 2024 served on the board of trustees and aced as prayer partners for students. The capital campaign was aimed at 'substantial campus upgrades' including remodeling about half of the residence halls and reconfiguring campus facilities to create a Center for Academic Excellence. This would include academic advising and career services. A new student success center would include other support services. The school's library would be updated. (40)		University officials announced in February, 2024 that the [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]] were making a $6 million donation to the university. The second-largest-one-time gift in the university's history, the donation would sere as the lea gift for an upcoming $40 million capital campaign. BVM sisters had earned degrees and taught at the institution an in 2024 served on the board of trustees and aced as prayer partners for students. The capital campaign was aimed at 'substantial campus upgrades' including remodeling about half of the residence halls and reconfiguring campus facilities to create a Center for Academic Excellence. This would include academic advising and career services. A new student success center would include other support services. The school's library would be updated. (40)

			News of difficult decisions came from the officials of the university in the fall of 2025. The announcement was made that thirteen academic programs would need to be phased out at the end of the academic to meet a budget shortfall. Students attending Clarke would no longer be able to major in English, music or religious studies to name only three. Similar situations faced the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] which needed to eliminate 23 majors and 19 staff positions in 1999. (41)




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	40. Kelsey, Elizabeth, "BVM Sisters Donate $6 Million to Clarke," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 15, 2024, p. 2A		40. Kelsey, Elizabeth, "BVM Sisters Donate $6 Million to Clarke," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 15, 2024, p. 2A

			41. Editorial. ''Telegraph Herald'', November 16, 2025, p. 9A

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	[[BURROWS, Joanne\|Joanne BURROWS]], SC, president Clarke College 2006-2010, Clarke University, 2010--2018		[[BURROWS, Joanne\|Joanne BURROWS]], SC, president Clarke College 2006-2010, Clarke University, 2010--2018

	[[CHESNEY, Thom\|Thom CHESNEY]], president 2018-		[[CHESNEY, Thom\|Thom CHESNEY]], president 2018--2022

			[[LAMKIN, Fletcher\|Fletcher LAMKIN]], 2024--

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	In December, 2018 Clarke officials announced the elimination of six majors. In addition the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree would no longer be available. Citing the announcement as routine evaluation of programs meeting the needs of students, Sister Burrows noted that students already in programs would be able to complete their studies. Majors affected included drama, musical theater, Spanish, art history, environmental studies and religious studies. (37)		In December, 2018 Clarke officials announced the elimination of six majors. In addition the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree would no longer be available. Citing the announcement as routine evaluation of programs meeting the needs of students, Sister Burrows noted that students already in programs would be able to complete their studies. Majors affected included drama, musical theater, Spanish, art history, environmental studies and religious studies. (37)

	Clarke football became a reality on August 31, 2019 when Clarke was scheduled to play Central Methodist University at [[DALZELL FIELD]]. It was the beginning of a dream that once seemed impossible. At one time, a popular t-shirt in the bookstore read "Clarke Football: Undefeated Since 1843." Two of the main reasons determining the decision to field a football team were balancing the demographics which had the women outnumbering the men 2:1 and increasing enrollment. Early discussions by a task force in 2011 indicated that adding football would probably increase enrollment an additional 100-150 students and the sport would be self-supporting. When surveys were returned by the students, 82% indicated they would attend games and 63% believed football would enrich their college experience. Bringing the sport resulted in funding new turf fields, an improved weight room, a new locker room, and repurposed dorm rooms--a $4 million investment. Male enrollment increased 40% with the addition of the 85 football players who amassed a 3.0 grade point average during the 2017-2018 academic year. (38) Clarke's football team recorded its first victory with an 18-17 win on October 19, 2019 over Peru State. (39)		Clarke football became a reality on August 31, 2019 when Clarke was scheduled to play Central Methodist University at [[DALZELL FIELD]]. It was the beginning of a dream that once seemed impossible. At one time, a popular t-shirt in the bookstore read "Clarke Football: Undefeated Since 1843." Two of the main reasons determining the decision to field a football team were balancing the demographics which had the women outnumbering the men 2:1 and increasing enrollment. Early discussions by a task force in 2011 indicated that adding football would probably increase enrollment an additional 100-150 students and the sport would be self-supporting. When surveys were returned by the students, 82% indicated they would attend games and 63% believed football would enrich their college experience. Bringing the sport resulted in funding new turf fields, an improved weight room, a new locker room, and repurposed dorm rooms--a $4 million investment. Male enrollment increased 40% with the addition of the 85 football players who amassed a 3.0 grade point average during the 2017-2018 academic year. (38) Clarke's football team recorded its first victory with an 18-17 win on October 19, 2019 over Peru State. (38)

			On March 18, 2023 the Clarke women's basketball team, The Pride, defeated Thomas More 63-52 in the NAIA championship game in Sioux City to claim the school's first ever national title in any sport. Clarke interim president Fletcher M. Lamkin called off classes for a day and declared a campus holiday in recognition of the historic event. Tina Ubl became Clark's all-time leading scorer in Sioux City. Courtney Boyd, the team's coach, was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year. (39)

			University officials announced in February, 2024 that the [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]] were making a $6 million donation to the university. The second-largest-one-time gift in the university's history, the donation would sere as the lea gift for an upcoming $40 million capital campaign. BVM sisters had earned degrees and taught at the institution an in 2024 served on the board of trustees and aced as prayer partners for students. The capital campaign was aimed at 'substantial campus upgrades' including remodeling about half of the residence halls and reconfiguring campus facilities to create a Center for Academic Excellence. This would include academic advising and career services. A new student success center would include other support services. The school's library would be updated. (40)


	On March 18, 2023 the Clarke women's basketball team, The Pride, defeated Thomas More 63-52 in the NAIA championship game in Sioux City to claim the school's first ever national title in any sport. Clarke interim president Fletcher M. Lamkin called off classes for a day and declared a campus holiday in recognition of the historic event. Tina Ubl became Clark's all-time leading scorer in Sioux City. Courtney Boyd, the team's coach, was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year. (40)

	See also: [[SULLIVAN, Mary St. Clara (Sister)\|Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN (Sister)]]		See also: [[SULLIVAN, Mary St. Clara (Sister)\|Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN (Sister)]]
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	38. West, Brenden, "Clarke Football Has Arrived," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 25, 2019, p. 1B		38. West, Brenden, "Clarke Football Has Arrived," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 25, 2019, p. 1B

	39~~. Leitner, Jim, "Well-Suited for Hollywood," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 25, 2019, p. 1B~~		39. Miller, Danny, "Celebrations Continue for National Champs," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2023, p. 1B

	40. Miller, Danny, "Celebrations Continue for National Champs," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2023, p. 1B

	41. ~~Lamkin~~, ~~Collins, Olson, Novak~~, "~~Catholic Higher Education Still An Asset for Iowa and Iowans~~," ''Telegraph Herald,'' ~~January 14~~, ~~2014~~, p. ~~10A~~		40. Kelsey, Elizabeth, "BVM Sisters Donate $6 Million to Clarke," ''Telegraph Herald'', Feb. 15, 2024, p. 2A

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	40. Miller, Danny, "Celebrations Continue for National Champs," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2023, p. 1B		40. Miller, Danny, "Celebrations Continue for National Champs," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2023, p. 1B

			41. Lamkin, Collins, Olson, Novak, "Catholic Higher Education Still An Asset for Iowa and Iowans," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 14, 2014, p. 10A


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	Clarke football became a reality on August 31, 2019 when Clarke was scheduled to play Central Methodist University at [[DALZELL FIELD]]. It was the beginning of a dream that once seemed impossible. At one time, a popular t-shirt in the bookstore read "Clarke Football: Undefeated Since 1843." Two of the main reasons determining the decision to field a football team were balancing the demographics which had the women outnumbering the men 2:1 and increasing enrollment. Early discussions by a task force in 2011 indicated that adding football would probably increase enrollment an additional 100-150 students and the sport would be self-supporting. When surveys were returned by the students, 82% indicated they would attend games and 63% believed football would enrich their college experience. Bringing the sport resulted in funding new turf fields, an improved weight room, a new locker room, and repurposed dorm rooms--a $4 million investment. Male enrollment increased 40% with the addition of the 85 football players who amassed a 3.0 grade point average during the 2017-2018 academic year. (38) Clarke's football team recorded its first victory with an 18-17 win on October 19, 2019 over Peru State. (39)		Clarke football became a reality on August 31, 2019 when Clarke was scheduled to play Central Methodist University at [[DALZELL FIELD]]. It was the beginning of a dream that once seemed impossible. At one time, a popular t-shirt in the bookstore read "Clarke Football: Undefeated Since 1843." Two of the main reasons determining the decision to field a football team were balancing the demographics which had the women outnumbering the men 2:1 and increasing enrollment. Early discussions by a task force in 2011 indicated that adding football would probably increase enrollment an additional 100-150 students and the sport would be self-supporting. When surveys were returned by the students, 82% indicated they would attend games and 63% believed football would enrich their college experience. Bringing the sport resulted in funding new turf fields, an improved weight room, a new locker room, and repurposed dorm rooms--a $4 million investment. Male enrollment increased 40% with the addition of the 85 football players who amassed a 3.0 grade point average during the 2017-2018 academic year. (38) Clarke's football team recorded its first victory with an 18-17 win on October 19, 2019 over Peru State. (39)

			On March 18, 2023 the Clarke women's basketball team, The Pride, defeated Thomas More 63-52 in the NAIA championship game in Sioux City to claim the school's first ever national title in any sport. Clarke interim president Fletcher M. Lamkin called off classes for a day and declared a campus holiday in recognition of the historic event. Tina Ubl became Clark's all-time leading scorer in Sioux City. Courtney Boyd, the team's coach, was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year. (40)

	See also: [[SULLIVAN, Mary St. Clara (Sister)\|Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN (Sister)]]		See also: [[SULLIVAN, Mary St. Clara (Sister)\|Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN (Sister)]]
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	39. Leitner, Jim, "Well-Suited for Hollywood," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 25, 2019, p. 1B		39. Leitner, Jim, "Well-Suited for Hollywood," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 25, 2019, p. 1B

			40. Miller, Danny, "Celebrations Continue for National Champs," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 22, 2023, p. 1B

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	In 2013 Clarke was granted approval by the Higher Learning Commission to offer a second master's degree in business--the Master in Organizational Leadership (MOL). This degree was unique from the university's Master's of Business Administration in that it was offered through a partnership with Dardis Communication--a developer of professional leadership and coaching programs.		In 2013 Clarke was granted approval by the Higher Learning Commission to offer a second master's degree in business--the Master in Organizational Leadership (MOL). This degree was unique from the university's Master's of Business Administration in that it was offered through a partnership with Dardis Communication--a developer of professional leadership and coaching programs.

	In January 2015 University trustees voted to add football to the intercollegiate sports program. The team would be part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Recruiting ~~would start~~ in the summer of 2017. (33)		In January 2015 University trustees voted to add football to the intercollegiate sports program. The team would be part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Recruiting started in the summer of 2017. (33)

	In 2015 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]], Clarke University, [[LORAS COLLEGE]], and the Northeast Iowa Community College were named to the 2016 Military Friendly Schools list by Victory Media. The list designated the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that did the most to support military service members, veterans, and their spouses as students and ensure their success on campus and after graduation. (34)		In 2015 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]], Clarke University, [[LORAS COLLEGE]], and the Northeast Iowa Community College were named to the 2016 Military Friendly Schools list by Victory Media. The list designated the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that did the most to support military service members, veterans, and their spouses as students and ensure their success on campus and after graduation. (34)
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	In December, 2018 Clarke officials announced the elimination of six majors. In addition the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree would no longer be available. Citing the announcement as routine evaluation of programs meeting the needs of students, Sister Burrows noted that students already in programs would be able to complete their studies. Majors affected included drama, musical theater, Spanish, art history, environmental studies and religious studies. (37)		In December, 2018 Clarke officials announced the elimination of six majors. In addition the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree would no longer be available. Citing the announcement as routine evaluation of programs meeting the needs of students, Sister Burrows noted that students already in programs would be able to complete their studies. Majors affected included drama, musical theater, Spanish, art history, environmental studies and religious studies. (37)

	Clarke football became a reality on August 31, 2019 when Clarke was scheduled to play Central Methodist University at [[DALZELL FIELD]]. It was the beginning of a dream that once seemed impossible. At one time, a popular t-shirt in the bookstore read "Clarke Football: Undefeated Since 1843." Two of the main reasons determining the decision to field a football team were balancing the demographics which had the women outnumbering the men 2:1 and increasing enrollment. Early discussions by a task force in 2011 indicated that adding football would probably increase enrollment an additional 100-150 students and the sport would be self-supporting. When surveys were returned by the students, 82% indicated they would attend games and 63% believed football would enrich their college experience. Bringing the sport resulted in funding new turf fields, an improved weight room, a new locker room, and repurposed dorm rooms--a $4 million investment. Male enrollment increased 40% with the addition of the 85 football players who amassed a 3.0 grade point average during the 2017-2018 academic year. (38)		Clarke football became a reality on August 31, 2019 when Clarke was scheduled to play Central Methodist University at [[DALZELL FIELD]]. It was the beginning of a dream that once seemed impossible. At one time, a popular t-shirt in the bookstore read "Clarke Football: Undefeated Since 1843." Two of the main reasons determining the decision to field a football team were balancing the demographics which had the women outnumbering the men 2:1 and increasing enrollment. Early discussions by a task force in 2011 indicated that adding football would probably increase enrollment an additional 100-150 students and the sport would be self-supporting. When surveys were returned by the students, 82% indicated they would attend games and 63% believed football would enrich their college experience. Bringing the sport resulted in funding new turf fields, an improved weight room, a new locker room, and repurposed dorm rooms--a $4 million investment. Male enrollment increased 40% with the addition of the 85 football players who amassed a 3.0 grade point average during the 2017-2018 academic year. (38) Clarke's football team recorded its first victory with an 18-17 win on October 19, 2019 over Peru State. (39)

	See also: [[SULLIVAN, Mary St. Clara (Sister)\|Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN (Sister)]]		See also: [[SULLIVAN, Mary St. Clara (Sister)\|Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN (Sister)]]
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	38. West, Brenden, "Clarke Football Has Arrived," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 25, 2019, p. 1B		38. West, Brenden, "Clarke Football Has Arrived," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 25, 2019, p. 1B

			39. Leitner, Jim, "Well-Suited for Hollywood," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 25, 2019, p. 1B

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	[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)		[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)

	A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, ~~[[SULLIVAN~~ St. Clara~~, Mary~~ (Sister)]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)		A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, Mary St. Clara Sullivan (Sister) began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)

	Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)		Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)

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	[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)		[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)

	A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, [[SULLIVAN St. Clara, Mary (Sister)~~\|(Sister) Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN~~]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)		A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, [[SULLIVAN St. Clara, Mary (Sister)]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)

	Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)		Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)

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	[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)		[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)

	A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, [[SULLIVAN St. Clara, Mary (~~SISTER~~)\|(~~SISTER~~) Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)		A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, [[SULLIVAN St. Clara, Mary (Sister)\|(Sister) Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)

	Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)		Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)

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	[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)		[[Image:clarkecl.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Cacheted cover from 1944]]Mary Frances Clarke Hall was dedicated in 1924 as a residence hall. Recreation for the residents came from the theater, union, [[SWIMMING POOL]] and gym named for Terence Donaghoe and completed in 1928. College officials announced that year an honor society would be organized in the near future for those students whose names had appeared on the honor roll three times during the scholastic year. (9) The Academy closed, and the school was renamed Clarke College in honor of its founder. In announcing the change of name, officials noted that "Mount St. Joseph" was a name commonly used for colleges and junior colleges around the United States while "Clarke College" would be the first use of the name nationally. (10)

	A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, [[SULLIVAN, St. Clara, Mary (SISTER)\|(SISTER) Mary St. Clara, SULLIVAN]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)		A novel experiment in 1939 became a thirty-year success story. Believing in the possibility of a radio program based on cooking, [[SULLIVAN St. Clara, Mary (SISTER)\|(SISTER) Mary St. Clara SULLIVAN]] began the "Clarke Radio Kitchen of the Air" on radio station [[WKBB]]. (11)

	Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)		Recognized for its academic quality, Clarke added graduate level studies in 1964 and granted its first master's degree in 1967. The same year, following the example of other Catholic colleges, Clarke replaced its lay advisory board with a legal board of trustees. In July 1979, nine men received graduate degrees, the first males to receive degrees from the institution in its 124 year history. (12)

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	[[BURROWS, Joanne\|Joanne BURROWS]], SC, president Clarke College 2006-2010, Clarke University, 2010--2018		[[BURROWS, Joanne\|Joanne BURROWS]], SC, president Clarke College 2006-2010, Clarke University, 2010--2018

	[[CHESNEY, Thom\|Thom CHESNEY]], president 2018-		[[CHESNEY, Thom\|Thom CHESNEY]], president 2018--2022

			[[LAMKIN, Fletcher\|Fletcher LAMKIN]], 2024--