The article below originally appeared online at www.dailyrecord.us A team of graduate students conducted research to help Arkansas Access to Justice Commission calculate the economic impact of civil legal aid services in Arkansas provided by the state’s two legal aid providers: the Center for Arkansas Legal Services, which serves 44 counties in central, western, and…
Read MoreFirst-Year Students to Complete 12 Public Service Projects in Arkansas
Twelve teams of students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service will complete public service projects in partnership with public agencies, community initiatives, academic ventures, and nonprofit organizations across Arkansas during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Read MoreStudent Jenna Rhodes Works to Increase Community Engagement in North Little Rock Neighborhoods
A student from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service coordinated community engagement and outreach efforts in the Park Hill and Levy neighborhoods in North Little Rock for the development of improvement plans.
Read MoreCurrent Student Haylee Fletcher Reflects on her Ongoing International Project in South Africa
This summer, I have traveled to South Africa for 10 weeks to be apart of an international social change issue, revolving around a solid, well-researched project description.
Read MoreStudent Nick Provencher Works with The First Tee to Assess Impact
Nick Provencher of Calais, ME, completed his final capstone project with the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, collaborating with The First Tee of Central Arkansas to address student assessment and evaluation at The First Tee.
Read MoreFollow Current Student Bolton Kirchner on his Project with Hope North in Uganda
Monday morning we all bounded out of the hut ready to take on the day. Our objective was to set up temporary hand washing stations while we develop a long-term solution. Forrest Whitaker, the actor of “The Butler” and “The Last King of Scotland,” has developed a relationship with Hope North.
Read MoreCurrent Student Dani Folks Blogs About her Project with Hope North in Uganda
My project plan was shaped from with the goal of continuing the work that was completed by Clinton School students last summer; however, the state of affairs at Hope North had changed significantly by the time we arrived this summer.
Read MoreStudent Jessica Boyd Develops Campus Representative Program for Nisolo
Jessica Boyd of Little Rock, Ark. spent six months completing her University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service final capstone project with Nisolo, an impact-focused fashion label dedicated to providing customers with well-designed, quality products that are sourced in an ethical manner.
Read MoreAlum Fernando Cutz Helps Village Secure Clean Drinking Water
When Clinton School graduate Fernando Cutz (’12) was working with Village Life in Nyambogo, Tanzania on his international public service project, he secured grant funding and private support for a well that would help provide clean water for those living in the village. Prior to this, residents had to walk at least an hour one way to obtain water.
Read MoreStudent Josh Visnaw Works to Improve Parent Engagement in the Little Rock Promise Neighborhood
Josh Visnaw of Saginaw, MI, completed his final capstone project with the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, collaborating with the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center and the Central Little Rock Promise Neighborhood (CLRPN), to address parent engagement.
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