We are pleased to announce the addition of Marie Lindquist, who previously served as associated dean of students at Rhodes College, as the new director of field service education at the Clinton School. Click here for more information. Look for our new class of students to be announced soon.
Read MoreHappy Birthday!
Clinton School faculty and staff celebrated Dianne Kelly’s birthday today. As the School’s Director of Administration, Dianne plays a role in almost every aspect of our operations. To honor her special day, Dean Rutherford agreed to join Dianne in her favorite pastime, BAGGO. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff, we wish her a very happy birthday.
Read MoreThank You ALLTEL
Much has been written in the local and national press about Verizon’s purchase of ALLTEL, the nation’s fifth largest wireless phone company. There’s no doubt that Little Rock and Arkansas will suffer job losses as a result of this sale.
Read MoreTim Russert: “Thou Shall Not Whine”
In the long run, even with incredible opportunities presented to them, whiners and floaters often end up asking “what happened” while others “make things happen.” Tim Russert must have seen that–thus the sign in his office.
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
The sudden and tragic death of NBC’s Tim Russert has added a new perspective to Father’s Day this year. Russert, one of the greatest political journalists of our time, was also a devoted son and a loving father. Both survive him as does his wife and three sisters. Countless numbers of people who watched him on television are grieving.
Read MoreElection 2008 Q&A
Q. Now that it’s Barack Obama vs. John McCain, who do you think will win?
A. Don’t ask me. I’m the one who predicted a few months ago it would be Hillary Clinton vs. Rudy Giuliani. In 1992, I told Bill Clinton he didn’t have a chance winning the presidency.
The 2008 Election
They thought 2008 was their time and their year. Quite frankly, I did too. Unfortunately, in politics no one has the market on times and years. Though sexism probably did play a part (as did and as will racism) the real factor is not what Senator Clinton didn’t do, or Bill Clinton’s role, or media bias; it’s what Senator Obama did.
Read MoreThe Scholars Garden
The Scholars Garden is the area of the Clinton Presidential Park between the Clinton School and the National Archives staff offices. The garden, which is a wireless hotspot, is a place where people can gather, relax, have lunch and work on their laptop computers.
Read MoreQ&A with Dean Skip Rutherford
Q&A with DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD –
Q: What’s it like at the Clinton School during the summer?
A. While different from the traditional school year, it’s still a busy time. Our students are working on their summer international public service projects, and we’re working to make sure they’ve arrived safely in their respective locations on all six inhabited continents.
Read MoreIn Defense of Hillary Clinton
I am convinced Hillary Clinton meant no harm when she referred to Senator Robert Kennedy’s assassination. While it may have been an unfortunate choice of words taken out of context, it’s clear she was referring to the June time period and pointing out that presidential primary campaigns can be lengthy.
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