Four Clinton School students are assisting Metroplan to develop Central Arkansas in a more sustainable way through advancement of a regional green initiative.
Read MoreStudent Team Studying Services to the Homeless in Central AR
To supplement the existing data devoted to the homelessness issue in Little Rock, the students will be seeking interviews with a wide range of stakeholders from a variety of groups. The information obtained from these meetings will be essential to setting goals for city and outreach agencies to better support homeless individuals and families on their way to housing stability.
Read MoreStudent Reports on Flooding in Thailand
Clinton School student Erin Stock, who is completing her final Capstone project in Bangkok Thailand, has written an article on the recent flooding there.
Read MoreStudents Raising Awareness for Services Benefiting AR Children and Families
In partnership with Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, the students will gather stories about ways that state tax revenues create opportunity for Arkansas residents and draw business investment state.
Read MoreStudents Team With Governor’s Campaign to Fight Childhood Hunger
Four Clinton School students are partnering with Governor Mike Beebe’s “No Kid Hungry Campaign” to identify and bridge gaps in programs that feed hungry children across Arkansas.
Read MoreGrad to Head Chamber of Commerce
Clinton School graduate Lisa Porterfield-Thompson (’10) has been named CEO of the Atlanta, Texas, Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as director of public relations at Texarkana College in Texarkana, Texas.
Read MoreStudent Working With Immigrant Services
Bachelder has worked in various immigration services in other states and says she looks forward to serving the immigrant community in Arkansas.
Read MoreClinton School to Help UAMS Study Rural Health Care
A coalition of 40 organizations, including the Clinton School, will participate in a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences project to develop policy recommendations to address rural health needs across the state, it was announced today.
Read MoreBridges Recounts Integration Crisis
Bridges recounted her story, from her misunderstanding that the mob outside of her elementary school was celebrating Mardi Gras, to her realization that the community didn’t want her in school based on the color of her skin. Her father, grandmother and grandfather lost their jobs because of the controversy. Despite these hardships, the family stood by their decision to send Bridges to the neighborhood’s school, she said.
Read MoreStudent Reports on Mudslides in Eastern Uganda
Clinton School student Shamim Okolloh, who is completing her final public service project with Heifer International in Eastern Uganda, has a report on her blog about recent mudslides that have impacted the region where she is helping develop curriculum for a secondary school based on sustainable agricultural principles.
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