Second year graduate student, Kathleen Brophy of Ellicott City, Md. completed a seven-month term as interim Extractive Industries Program Officer for Transparency International-Uganda working to strengthen civil society capacity in the country regarding issues of transparency and accountability in Uganda’s emerging oil and gas sector.
Read MoreStudent Gregg Potter Assesses South Africa’s Ability to Provide Safety for LGBTI Asylum-Seekers
Life for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) people living in Africa is difficult. Recently countries such as Uganda, Nigeria, and Malawi have created laws that more severely persecute these people. In response, South Africa has committed to aid persecuted people in LGBTI communities.
Read MoreStudent Marisa Nelson Presents at IMPACT Conference
The following blog post was written by Clinton School student Marisa Nelson on her experience at the IMPACT Conference this year.
Read MoreClinton School Students Present Plan to Advance Entrepreneurial Development in Crittenden County
Over the past eight months, students visited twelve existing business support organizations, interviewing experts in the field and examining key attributes, procedures, and practices. Additionally, the team conducted a series of meetings with community members and elected officials to determine the assets and needs of Crittenden County.
Read MoreClinton School Field Project Recruitment Begins for 2014-15
The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service invites non-profits, government agencies, businesses, foundations, communities, other colleges and universities, or other organizations working on community-based issues to submit ideas for field projects to be accomplished during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Read MoreClinton School Students, Along with Newport Economic Development Commission, Win Award for Work on Blue Bridge Project
The “blue bridge” in Newport is a 2,831-food double cantilevered bridge that spans the White river and was constructed in 1930. However, a new bridge is under construction, making the fate of the blue bridge uncertain.
Read MoreStudents Invited to Attend Crossroads Coalition Annual Dinner
The annual dinner is an opportunity for the Crossroads Coalition to recognize the outstanding achievements of organizations and individuals within the Delta and raise awareness of the critical issues impacting the communities, businesses, and organizations they serve.
Read MoreKeep Little Rock Warm – Clinton School Hosting Sleeping Bag/Socks Drive to Benefit the Homeless
Students from the Clinton School of Public Service will host a ‘Keep Little Rock Warm’ drive for the homeless community. This event is open to the public.
Read MoreArkansas Department of Human Services Welcomes New Class of Fellows, Includes Two Clinton School Students
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has chosen three new Fellows, including two Clinton School students, to join DHS for the 2013-2014 year. During their year with DHS, Fellows work on specific projects that address real DHS issues, policies, strategies, or problems.
Read MoreFall 2013 Capstone Projects
The projects are part of the school’s Capstone program, which requires individual students to work with community leaders to help build healthy, engaged and vibrant communities and demonstrate their ability to work effectively in public service.
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