A team of University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service students has advanced to the National Finals of the 2016 Policy Solutions Challenges USA. The Clinton School finished second in 2013. The competition requires student teams to develop innovative solutions to important policy problems facing the country. The topic for this year’s challenge…
Read MoreSix Students to Participate in Little Rock Marathon this Sunday
In support of fellow classmates and others running the race, a group of Clinton School students will gather in front of Clinton School of Public Service Sturgis Hall to cheer on runners in the Little Rock Marathon this Sunday, March 6, 2016. The marathon course will pass by Sturgis Hall around the 4.5 mile mark. Clinton…
Read MoreDelta Visual Arts Show, Cofounded by Clinton School Students, is this Saturday, February 27 in Newport
Cofounded by a Clinton School team-based project and the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC), the Delta Visual Arts Show is now in its eighth year. A current Clinton School team is working with the NEDC and Newport civic and community leaders on developing the Delta Visual Arts Center in Newport. More information can be found…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Clinton School Team and the Other 2016 Policy Solutions Challenge USA Semifinalists
Policy Solutions Challenge USA is a national competition among teams of students from U.S. schools of public policy, public affairs and public administration to develop innovative solutions to the most important policy problems facing the country. These students represent the next generation of skilled policy analysts, prepared by the schools of public policy, public affairs…
Read MoreStudents Reflect on Martin Luther King Day Events
In this week following the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Clinton School students reflect on a few events in which they participated, and why the topics of peace making, community building, and passion for leaving the world in a better place than you found it, extends beyond the 24 hours of MLK Day. This piece was written by students Akaylah Jones and Katherine Brown, with photos by Michael Watson
Read MoreGiving at Graduation – A National Model for High Schools, Colleges and Universities
In recent years the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service has practiced “Giving at Graduation.” Each year we select a local organization and encourage our students and graduation attendees to bring items for that organization.
Read MoreStudents Reflect on Attending CGI 2015
One of the most unique things about volunteering at the CGI Annual Meeting is the fact that six students assigned to the same team can have six completely different experiences. While we were all prepared to show up ready to work hard for the duration of the four day meeting, we were surprised by the opportunities that we had to share the same space as business leaders, philanthropists, social innovators, and even celebrities!
Read MoreRecommended Reading List from the Clinton School Class of 2017
For the tenth consecutive year, students at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service have compiled a list of books they recommend others read. ”This always interesting and diverse book list has become a much anticipated tradition here at the Clinton School,” said Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford.
Read More5 Myths about Africa – #5: ‘Africans are begging for help, so they’ll love our solution’
In America, we are often bombarded with campaigns from non-profit organizations asking for donations to help with some dire cause in Africa. Many of these organizations are doing a lot of good, but there are a number of projects that seem promising from the outside, but actually have unintended negative consequences.
Read MoreStudents to Complete 10 Public Service Projects in Arkansas
Ten 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 2015-2016 academic year.
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