National Register of Historic Places

Clark University

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Listed
March 5, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000547

About this property

Clark University is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1887 with a large endowment from its namesake Jonas Gilman Clark, a prominent businessman, Clark was known as the first all-graduate institution in the U.S. Originally an all-graduate institution, Clark's first undergraduates entered in 1902 and women were first enrolled in 1942. The university offers 46 majors, minors, and concentrations in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering and allows students to design specialized majors and engage in pre-professional programs. It is a member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts, which enables students to cross-register at other Worcester institutions including the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the College of the Holy Cross. After Becker College closed at the end of the 2020–21 academic year, Clark opened the Becker School of Design and Technology, carrying on Becker's game design programs with many of the same faculty. Clark is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It was a founding member of the Association of American Universities, but departed in 1999. The university competes intercollegiately in 17 NCAA Division III varsity sports as the Clark Cougars and is a part of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. Notable Clark faculty, alumni, and affiliates include inventors of the wind chill factor and the birth control pill, as well as prominent business executives.

Location

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
42.25109, -71.82253

Categories

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Sources

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When was Clark University listed on the National Register?

Clark University was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Clark University?

Clark University is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Clark University?

The period of significance for Clark University is recorded as the industrial era.

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