Dr. James M. Clark

James M. Clark, who has a PhD in political science, moved to Cortland, New York, in 1979 to serve as the eighth president of the State University of New York College at Cortland, a position he held until his retirement in 1995. Dr. Clark and his wife, Patricia, quickly became notable figures within the community. Dr. Clark has been a longtime donor to the Cortland Memorial Foundation.

Born in Michigan in 1930, Dr. Clark has spent roughly half his life in Cortland, a place he loves for its beauty, culture, and the friends he has made. He and his wife lovingly restored the home he still resides in, and Dr. Clark praises Cortland as a wonderful place to raise a family. He also acknowledges the community's challenges, noting that the area residents are experiencing many of the public health issues present nationwide, particularly challenges related to mental health.

"I want to support the health care professionals at our local hospital, which has served this community for over a century," Dr. Clark says