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Clark University is launching a new Executive Doctor of Geospatial Leadership (DGEO), the first professional doctorate of its kind in the geospatial sector.

Today, Dean Lou Leonard announced the program at the World Geospatial Industry Council Horizons conference in London, on stage with Aaron Addison, John Wilson of the University of Southern California, and Mark Coates of Bentley Systems. Developed in collaboration with WGIC, the program is designed for working professionals ready to lead at the executive level.

Whether it’s monitoring where food is sourced or predicting which neighborhoods will flood during a storm, geospatial technology is the data engine behind the modern world, proving that nearly every critical decision we face today comes down to understanding the data of “where."

As a generation of founding leaders steps back, the sector faces a widening leadership gap with no clear pipeline to replace them. DGEO is designed to close that gap by preparing credentialed, future‑ready executives at a pivotal moment for the industry.

Learn more about the program, which builds on Clark’s longstanding strengths in geographic information science and research in AI, land use, urban sustainability, and natural hazard risk. ➡️ https://bit.ly/43KAoxk

From understanding how games are built to finding their creative strengths, our Summer Game Studio pre‑college program gives your high schooler the foundation to become a game‑maker. 🎮

Learn more and save $500 off registration using code INSERTCOIN through June 15 ➡️ clarku.edu/sgs

Congratulations to Rowan Compton ’25, M.S. ’26, and Kaya Banka ’26, who have received prestigious Fulbright Awards to support their research abroad. ✈️🌎

Compton will travel to Brazil to conduct cultural and geospatial research on large‑scale agricultural expansion, while Banka will head to Poland to study how pregnancy surrogates are affected by the embryo transfer process.

Read more about these outstanding recent graduates! ⬇️

Two Clark students earn Fulbright Awards Rowan Compton ’25, M.S. ’26, and Kaya Banka ’26 have received Fulbright Awards that will support their research abroad.

🌱 Clark University Geography Professor John Rogan and Jamie Young ’27 were featured in an NPR story on Miyawaki forests — tiny, dense wooded areas that can boost biodiversity, cool cities, and help communities adapt to climate change.

Listen to the episode and learn about their recent work in Attleboro, Mass. ⬇️

Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S. Communities across the U.S. are turning small plots of land into highly dense forests that grow quickly. Turns out these forests have roots to a decades-old planting method that originated in Japan.

Mia Davis ’01, M.A. ’03, has been working in the beauty industry as a sustainability leader for more than 15 years.

🎙️ In this episode of Clark's "Challenge. Change." podcast, she discusses what it may take to make the beauty industry safer for people and the planet.

Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries Davis has been working in the beauty industry as a sustainability leader for more than 15 years.

Three members of the Clark community have been recognized for advancing equity and inclusion on campus and in the Worcester community.

Congratulations to Anahit Marutyan ’29, Laura Burgess, assistant dean, academic and student services in the Clark University School of Business, and Naomi Ashley, assistant director, programming and first generation student support, who received the 2026 President’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence.

🏆 Read more about this year's honorees ⬇️

Clarkies honored for commitment to inclusive excellence Recipients of the 2026 President’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence are Anahit Marutyan ’29, Laura Burgess, assistant dean, academic and student services in the School of Business, and Naomi Ashley, assistant director, programming and first generation student support.

A few of our favorite Commencement moments 📸🎓

View, download, and share the full photo album ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fqIwu0