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 MoreStudents Reflect on Attending Clinton Global Initiative University
While sitting in an auditorium surrounded by 1500 people coming together to make the world a better place, we were so inspired and called to action March 21-23, 2014, at the Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Here is what we felt was most compelling about the CGI U Meeting:
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 MoreStudent Gregg Potter Presents at IMPACT Conference
The IMPACT conference featured over 90 workshops spanning all levels beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Workshop categories spanned everything from alternative breaks and service learning to leadership and professional development and faith in service. The conference drew more than 700 students, administrators, national service organizations, and non-profit leaders.
Read MoreClinton School Student Kayla Brooks Presents at IMPACT Conference
Clinton School student Kayla Brooks (’14) recently presented at the 30th IMPACT Conference in Valparaiso, IN at Valparaiso University. Her workshop entitled “Fierce & Fearless: The Importance of Women in Politics” highlighted the need for female involvement in politics and methods to get started.
Read MoreClinton School Sends Four Students to the Clinton Global Initiative University
Four Clinton School students will travel to Tempe, Arizona this weekend to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) on the campus of Arizona State University. Modeled after President Clinton’s annual Clinton Global Initiative, which brings world leaders together to tackle global challenges, CGIU brings students together to make specific commitments to service.
Read MoreNeena Viel Receives 2014 Externship with Women’s Foundation of Arkansas and Center on Community Philanthropy
Clinton School student Neena Viel has been awarded the 2014 Women’s Foundation of Arkansas and Center on Community Philanthropy Externship. Neena will begin her externship April 1st working at the headquarters of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas located at 200 River Market Avenue in downtown Little Rock.
Read MoreStudent Chet Howland Finishes Second Among Arkansans In the Little Rock Marathon, 28th Overall
With fellow Clinton School students cheering him on, second year Clinton School student, Chet Howland (’14), finished the Little Rock Marathon in just under three hours, posting an official time of 2:59:44. His race time placed him as the second Arkansan to cross the finish line and the 28th to finish overall.
Read MoreClinton School Students Cheer on Little Rock Marathon Runners
In support of fellow classmates and others running the race, a group of Clinton School students go together to create a banner to cheer on runners in yesterday’s Little Rock Marathon. Check out the creative banner below!
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