The Arkansas Legal Services Partnership (ALSP) is honored to have been nominated to receive the American Bar Association’s Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access for developing the “pro-bono-in-a-box” model that has been so successful in engaging new pro bono assets. There are some great justice programs among our fellow nominees. So even if you do not vote for…
Read MoreMcLarty Global Fellows Program
Vital Voices Global Partnership is honored to collaborate with the McLarty Global Fellows Program, a philanthropic endeavor established by Mack and Donna McLarty, for a five-year partnership to provide fellowships to students at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, Sam M. Walton College of Business, and J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Read MoreArkansas Literacy Councils and Clinton School to Host “Time for U.S. To Reskill” Event
Arkansas Literacy Councils and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service will host a “Time for the U.S. to Reskill” event on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Universal Unitarian Church.
Read MoreCollege Athletes Will Be Paid, Agent Says
Paying college athletes a small stipend in addition to their scholarships is inevitable, the sports agent for former Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Ryan Mallett said during a speech before the Clinton School of Public Service Monday.
Read MoreAlum Jose Guzzardi Will Be Keynote Speaker at the 49th Arkansas Model United Nations Conference at UCA
The University of Central Arkansas will host the 49th Arkansas Model United Nations (AMUN) Conference on Friday and Saturday. About 425 delegates and faculty advisers from 24 high schools throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee will participate in the opening session of the AMUN Conference in Ida Waldran Auditorium at 1 p.m. Friday.
Read MoreDr. Charlotte Williams to Speak at Inaugural North Jonesboro Gala
Dr. Charlotte Lewellen-Williams will be the guest speaker at the North Jonesboro Neighborhood Initiative’s (NJNI) resident appreciation celebration.
Read MoreNew Research Reveals Barriers Facing Arkansas Women and Girls and Their Impacts on the State’s Economy
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas released three new studies that examine the impact of teen pregnancy and birth on education; the perceptions women have about the status of women in the home, workforce, and politics; and the links between education of women and girls to Arkansas’s economic future. Hard copies of the reports are available for $10/each. An electronic copy is available for $3/each.
Read MoreClinton School Alum Participates in ‘Sisters in Dialogue: An Episcopal priest and a Muslim speaker find bonds and face fears’
Two women, a Christian and a Muslim, are hoping their friendship will inspire others to move past fear and get to know one another. They’ve started a Christian Muslim Dialogue program and are speaking at churches and mosques and to other groups about each faith’s views on Jesus, women, violence and prayer and meditation.
Read MoreMack and Donna McLarty Annouce the Launch of the McLarty Global Fellows Program
“Mack and I began the McLarty Global Fellows Program as way to support the important work being done to promote cultural diplomacy around the world. We are pleased that through this program we are able to build on the extraordinary professional experiences and public service endeavors we have shared over many years in Washington D.C. to benefit students studying in our home state of Arkansas,” Donna McLarty said.
Read More10-Year Clinton School Anniversary Exhibit
10-Year Clinton School Anniversary Exhibit. For those attending public programs at the Clinton School, be sure and check out the recently installed 10-year exhibit in the lobby display case.
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