Toggle main menu Open Search Bar Clark University securing $100 million in new financing to fund future strategic investments Plans include new interdisciplinary academic building that will offer collaborative and classroom space November 3, 2021 By Clark News and Media Relations Clark University has announced that it is working to secure $100 million in new financing to help fund major facility upgrades and new capital projects, all of which are being identified through an ongoing University-wide strategic planning process. The plans include a new interdisciplinary academic building that will strategically bring together elements of computer science, visual and performing arts, and interactive media arts and game design. In addition to offering new collaborative and classroom space to benefit the entire University, the building will be home to the Department of Computer Science, the Becker School of Design & Technology, and certain programs within the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. In his announcement, President David Fithian underscored the tremendous opportunity this presents for the University. “In pursuing a bold program of significant new investments in Clark, we are firm in the belief that our institution is a special place, that we are all a part of something worthwhile and important.” Fithian said. “I am extremely proud of the ambitious path we are pursuing for Clark and the clear momentum already underway.” Read President Fithian’s full announcement here. In order to further the University’s commitment to strenuous environmental goals, Clark intends to issue a portion of its upcoming bond offering with a Green Designation, which signals to investors that Clark will meet the rigorous standards for environmental benefits as set forth by the Climate Bonds Initiative. Clark Community Related Stories Clark sets a course to achieve the possible More from this topic APPLY VISIT REQUEST GIVE HELPFUL LINKS See more of us on Facebook See more of us on Twitter See more of us on Instagram See more of us on TikTok See more of us on YouTube See more of us on LinkedIn Clark University CHALLENGE CONVENTION. CHANGE OUR WORLD. 508-793-7711 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610 Copyright © 2021 Clark University Public Information | Privacy Policy | Accessibility We use cookies on our website to offer a better browsing experience, analyze web traffic and personalize content. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy policy. ACCEPT AND CONTINUE