Student Success

News about how Clark supports our students–and how our student thrive with that support.

Molded at Clark

alumni ceramics show

Ten recent alumni share their artistry in ceramics      The Next Step: An exhibition of work created by alumni from the Ceramics Area at Clark College. On February 22, several Clark College alumni gathered in the Frost Art Center’s lobby gallery during the reception for their collective show, “The Next Step.” The brainchild of art professor…

Building a Better Future

Keeley McConnell at Commencement

Clark alumna goes from basic math to advanced medical research with the help of two game-changing programs      You want to know Keeley McConnell’s strategy for success, the thing that’s helped her go from remedial math to high-level medical research? It’s this: Stay focused on the path in front of you. One foot in…

Get a Running Start at Clark College

main campus

High school sophomores and juniors and their parents have two opportunities to attend a Running Start Information Night       High school sophomores and juniors can learn how to take the next step in their education by attending one of two optional Running Start Information Night sessions at Clark College. The identical sessions will…

Financial Aid Info Night

Main Campus at night

Clark College hosts an event for the college-minded on December 7       On Wednesday, December 7, specialists from Clark College’s Financial Aid Office will be on hand to answer questions from prospective students and parents about navigating the world of financial aid. Clark’s annual Financial Aid Information Night provides information about Clark’s admission…

Clark kicks off a new year

campus on first day

Fall quarter begins with new building, new programs      Monday, September 19 marked the start of the 2016 fall quarter at Clark College. A highlight of opening day was seeing progress on the college’s initiative to encourage more students to attend full-time (12 credits or more). Forty-eight percent of non-Running Start, and 74% of…

An investment in students’ financial futures

BOA check presentation 2016

Clark College receives grant to fund a full-time financial literacy coach      The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently awarded Clark College a $20,000 grant to support a full-time financial literacy coach at Clark College. The coach works directly with students to help them stabilize their finances and increase the likelihood of students meeting their economic, educational,…

Penguin flies high among Cougars

Narek Daniyelyan

Clark employee and alumnus Narek Daniyelyan named to WSU Board of Regents      Clark College alumnus and employee Narek Daniyelyan has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as the student member of the Washington State University Board of Regents for the 2016-2017 academic year. “I am excited to have Daniyelyan as our student representative…

Penguins Fly

Dental Hygiene BAS grads

Clark College’s 80th graduating class takes wing        “Mommy did it!” read the message on Ashley Ellis’s mortarboard cap, the glittery writing sparkling in the sun as she waited outside the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater before Clark College’s 80th Commencement ceremony on June 16. Ellis wrote the message for her 2-year-old son, Paul, who…

After 20 years, a dream realized

Holly Varner

Scholarship recipient Holly Varner has gone from GED to honor roll      Holly Varner had always meant to go to college. She tried taking classes a couple times, but life as a Navy wife made it difficult—she was constantly having to move to follow her husband’s 21-year-long career, not to mention taking care of…

Clark Jazz never skips a beat

Clark Jazz Ensemble at UNC Greeley

For the third time, the Clark College Jazz Ensemble distinguished themselves among the other colleges and universities representing seven states at the 2016 University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival, held April 21 through 23. This year, eight Clark College Jazz Ensemble students received Special Citation for Outstanding Musicianship awards, recognized from the 8,000 festival participants.…

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