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Clark College announces new Interim President

Dr. Sandra Fowler-Hill

Board of Trustees names Dr. Sandra A. Fowler-HillThe Clark College Board of Trustees voted unanimously tonight to offer the interim college presidency to Dr. Sandra A. Fowler-Hill.  She has accepted, pending completion of contract negotiations.  The decision was made at a special board meeting Tuesday June 25 following a two-month process led by the Board…

Exceptional Faculty

Photo of 2019 Exception Faculty Award winners

During the 2019 Commencement ceremony, President Robert K. Knight announced the names of the recipients of the 2019 Clark College Exceptional Faculty Awards. The awards are presented annually to full-time and part-time faculty members. Nominations can be submitted by Clark College students, faculty, classified employees, administrators, alumni, Board members, and Foundation directors. The awards are made possible…

Creating new futures at Larch

graduate at Larch Corrections holds diploma

Clark College’s program at local correctional facility graduates a record number of GED students      Every year, just a day or two before Clark College’s commencement ceremony, Clark College President Bob Knight and other college leaders attend a smaller ceremony at Larch Corrections Center to celebrate graduates of the college’s GED preparation program there.…

Showcasing student creativity

Work from over 100 art students on display in Archer Gallery through June 15      On May 22, Archer Gallery was filled with visitors for the opening of the 2019 Art Student Annual Exhibition. This event showcases the best artwork produced by Clark art students in the past academic year. Students compete not only for…

Presidential search firm selected

main campus

Clark College has selected Gold Hill Associates to assist the Board of Trustees in identifying and recruiting a new president for Clark College. Clark College President Robert K. Knight has announced he plans to retire August 31 at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. He has served as college president for 13 years, helping…

Commencement ceremony to be held on June 20

Julianna Marler

This year’s ceremony features keynote speaker Julianna Marler       On Thursday, June 20, Clark College will honor its 83rd graduating class at the 2019 Clark College Commencement ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater. The keynote speaker is Julianna Marler, CEO of the Port of Vancouver…

Clark College Theatre ends season with “Proof”

Spring play "Proof"

Award-winning drama runs May 17 – 25      Clark College Theatre finishes its 2018-2019 season with Proof by David Auburn. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Proof is an emotional examination of the relationship between genius and mental illness. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a…

MESA students engineer possibilities

Clark student with MESA group holding second-place ribbons

Program helps encourage under-represented groups to participate in STEM fields      Clark’s MESA program is still in its first year, but already it’s providing new opportunities for student success. MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) is a national program dedicated to encouraging under-represented populations to succeed in STEM fields. At Clark, this includes a dedicated…

Clark named national welding testing center

students working on a welding project

Designation by the American Welding Society will provide local industry with a vital resource      The Clark College welding technologies program is proud to announce its accreditation as an American Welding Society (AWS) testing center. This accreditation makes national certifications available to both students and professional welders in the region who are seeking to…

Family fun at El Día del Niño/El Día del Libro

Free event on April 26 honors Latino culture and the value of literacy      On Friday, April 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Clark College invites the community to participate in an evening of free, family-friendly activities that celebrate both Latino culture and the value of literacy. “Celebración de Mi Gente: El Día…

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