The Clinton School of Public Service is proud to honor the legacy of its Founding Dean, Sen. David Pryor, through a special scholarship fund. Sen. Pryor’s vision and unwavering commitment to nurturing principled, effective leaders have shaped our institution and inspired countless individuals to pursue careers dedicated to the greater good.
About the Founding Dean David Pryor Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to carry forward Sen. Pryor’s belief in the power of public service. It will provide vital financial assistance to deserving students who embody his spirit of collaboration, integrity, and dedication to creating positive change. By reducing the financial barriers to education, the fund ensures that the most promising future leaders can access the unique, hands-on learning experiences offered at the Clinton School.
Your contribution to the Founding Dean David Pryor Scholarship Fund is an investment in the future. It directly supports students who are preparing to tackle complex challenges in communities here in Arkansas and around the world. Join us in celebrating Sen. Pryor’s enduring impact and empowering the next generation of public service professionals.
Supporting the Next Generation of Arkansas Leaders
Sen. David Pryor believed that public service is a calling grounded in compassion, sincerity, and an unwavering commitment to one’s community. As the Founding Dean of the Clinton School of Public Service, he did more than just help establish an institution. He created a “bridge to tomorrow” for generations of leaders. Sen. Pryor’s career was defined by his unique ability to inspire those decades his junior, teaching through his own example that true leadership is found in listening, respect, and a genuine heart for the people of Arkansas and the world.
To honor his extraordinary life and his role in starting the Clinton School, we are proud to establish the Founding Dean David Pryor Scholarship Fund. This scholarship serves as a living continuation of Sen. Pryor’s vision, ensuring that a lack of financial resources never stands in the way of a talented student’s desire to serve. By contributing to this fund, you are making a direct investment in the dedicated public servants who will lead our communities into the future.
Make a gift today and help us build a lasting legacy of public service.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sen. David Pryor
We were delighted to celebrate the establishment of the scholarship fund and honor Sen. Pryor with friends, family, and colleagues.
Learn More
If you’d like to connect with the Clinton School to learn more about the Founding Dean David Pryor Scholarship Fund, contact Mallory Mounce, Director of Development and Alumni Services.
Mallory Mounce
Director of Development & Alumni Services mmounce@clintonschool.uasys.edu(501) 683-5132The Scholarship Origins
The Founding Dean David Pryor Scholarship Fund was established with an initial gift from alumnus Dr. Gary Wheeler (’07) and his family. Dr. Wheeler, a pediatrician and graduate of the Clinton School’s second class, was deeply inspired by the “calm grace and sincerity” of Sen. Pryor and envisioned the scholarship as a way to honor Sen. Pryor’s legacy of public service and mentorship while ensuring that the next generation of public service leaders can lead with the same integrity and compassion that Sen. Pryor championed.