It’s been a relaxing break with family and friends. Good people, good food, and good conversation. Also, I recommend two good movies: “The Great Debaters” starring Denzel Washington, which is based on a true and very remarkable story, and “Charlie Wilson’s War,” which has been nominated for several Golden Globes and is based on a book by George Crile
Read MorePost Graduation Reflections
While we have our graduation festivities in December, the MPS degree is actually a two-year program (though it can be completed in 18 months) so some of our students will be completing their capstone (individual) projects over the next few months before embarking on their professional careers. Graduation also brought back about half of our inaugural class and it was good to see them. They are working across the state, the country and the world.
Read MoreDean Rutherford looks at 2008 elections
Speaking at Lyon College in his hometown of Batesville last night, Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford accessed the unpredictability and excitement of the coming presidential primary season. We are 56 days from the Iowa caucus, the earliest in history, and Dean Rutherford predicts both parties will have clear nominees by Super Tuesday on February 5 when 19 states, including Arkansas, will hold their primaries.
Read MoreOn Immigration
a statewide advocacy group which believes immigration is a federal issue and should be dealt with at the federal level, not by state and local governments. While I understand immigration is a highly charged political issue, I believe we should treat those who are seeking a better life in our country with dignity and respect and with strong sensitivity and compassion regarding their children.
Read MoreRichard Allin’s Murky Bottoms
He called the old warehouse district east of Interstate 30 where the Library and the School are now located “Murky Bottoms.” At the time I didn’t think it was too funny, but over time (and after several conversations with Richard), I took it in stride.
Read MoreTraveling the Delta
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of spending the day in the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta. Since our school opened in 2005, Clinton School students have performed public service projects in this part of the country and this year are working on projects based in Marvell and Helena-West Helena in Phillips County, Ark.
Read MoreLittle Rock School Board Runoff
As a former president of the Little Rock School Board, I watched Tuesday’s Little Rock School Board runoff election with great interest. Congratulations to incumbent Michael Daugherty who defeated a very strong opponent, Anna Swaim by a 53-47 percent margin.
Read MoreOn Politics and Football
Charlie Cook, of Washington D.C., editor of the Cook Political Report, an NBC commentator and certainly one of the nation’s most respected political analysts, spoke Sunday at a leadership program of the Southern Legislative Conference in partnership with the University of Arkansas System
Read MoreA Decade of Change
Downtown business leaders were thrilled because they, like Clinton, believed it would serve as an anchor for the emerging River Market Entertainment District. They hoped it would spur retail and residential interest as well.
Read MoreMaurice Mitchell: They Don’t Make ’em Any Better
Maurice Mitchell is the “Godfather” of Arkansas’s legal profession. He is also one of the best human beings I have ever known. His work ethic is second to none and his civic and charitable leadership sets the highest standard. I take every opportunity I can to learn from him.
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