Sustainable future
Re-imagine our connection to the living world
The world needs leaders and visionaries who can integrate information from multiple fields to address complex environmental challenges and work towards a sustainable, equitable future.
Aedan Derrick ’26
Major: Environmental Studies
Aedan knew he wanted to study environmental science at Clark.
During his First-Year Intensive class, Navigating the Global Climate Crisis, he got to interact with climate scientists such as Clark Geography Professor Karen Frey, an internationally renowned polar scientist.
“Regardless of what we talk about, I like the fact that this space is here. It’s a big thing.”
The Men of Color Alliance provides an essential space for Clark men of color to share experiences, hash out challenges, celebrate achievements, and, as one member puts it, just “be up.”
Men’s varsity basketball
The scarlet and white, closes out the regular season with a 19-6 record then clinches its spot in the NEWMAC finals during Aedan’s second year.
“I wanted to learn more from the experts in the field, learn more about what it takes to be a scientist, about networking and writing proposals, and about climate policy.”
—Aedan Derrick
Academic Programs
The School of Climate, Environment, and Society
Building on a long legacy of climate-related work in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, Clark’s School of Climate, Environment, and Society — opening in fall of 2025 — offers students new opportunities to explore human‑focused, community‑centered solutions to the climate crisis.
New academic programs include a climate, environment, and society major and graduate degree in climate and society.
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Climate, Environment, and Society Major
Search for more equitable, sustainable and just pathways for the future. Immerse yourself in the various disciplinary perspectives required to understand and address climate change and other sustainability challenges.
Climate and Society, M.S.
Lead the response to the pressing challenges of climate change. Acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become effective practitioners in the fields of climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, and climate change advocacy and activism.
Hands on
Connected to community
Amanda Dye ’24 talks about the community bioshelter where she works.
A greenhouse operates as an indoor ecosystem for mushroom growing. Outside, Main South families cultivate and harvest their own fresh produce in raised vegetable beds and small fruit orchard.
“I would want to create a nonprofit where there wouldn’t be any barriers for people to access the space, learn something new, and enjoy being together as a community.”
—Amanda Dye ’24
Hadwen Arboretum
15
Minutes from campus
26
Acres
Geography Professor, John Rogan leads an urban forestry class in the Hadwen Arboretum
Environmental leadership in action
At Clark, biology major Quincy Milton III ’20 balanced his studies with lacrosse practices and fly fishing in local waterways.
Now Quincy works as a scientist for EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, a public benefit corporation that provides environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions to public and private sector clients.
4 + 1
An advanced degree within reach
The 4+1 Accelerated Master’s provides an opportunity to earn a pathway to a master’s degree — with one year of additional study and available tuition scholarships.
EXPLORE 4+1 OPTIONS
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Experience for yourself what it’s like to study at a small research university with a strong liberal arts core.
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