Fort Smith business leaders, working with the Fort Smith Public School District and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, are moving forward with a plan to open by August 2016 a public charter school for students in grades 10-12.
Read MoreClinton School Center on Community Philanthropy Awarded Major Grant
The Center on Community Philanthropy at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service has received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation titled, “Building Capacity for Community Philanthropy that Strengthens Sector Effectiveness for the Benefit of Vulnerable Children.”
Read MoreTEDxMarkhamSt Presents “Little Rocks Create Avalanches” event
The combination of a diverse group of speakers and high calibre art show will form a mix that is sure to lead to exciting new ideas” said Salil Joshi, TEDxMarkhamSt founder and organizing committee member. “The event will offer the Little Rock community an opportunity to share its passion and ideas with communities in the United States and the world
Read MoreGraduate John Delurey (’14) Proposed and Designed the “Solar Mamas” Training Center for Barefoot College
Class of 2014 graduate John Delurey proposed and designed the “solar mamas” training center for Barefoot College for his final Capstone project. The article below, originally featured on PRI’s website, talks extensively about the “solar mamas” program and how it helps rule families in Zanzibar.
Read MoreQuenching Walmart’s Thirst for Water Efficiency
Given that water for cooling makes up a significant portion of a building’s water use, adopting a portfolio approach to cooling water management program is one way companies can make meaningful impacts in reducing water consumption and improving energy efficiency.
Read MoreRecent Clinton School Graduate Read Admire to Launch New Urban Composting Project
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service alum, Read Admire, is launching The Urban Food Loop, a new Little Rock-based startup focused on reducing residential and commercial food waste through a weekly urban composting service, education initiatives, and policy advocacy.
Read MoreLeadership Organization to Honor Dean Skip Rutherford
Dean Skip Rutherford will be honored by Arkansas Commitment at its 2015 Bow Tie Bash Wednesday, June 3. Founded in 1999, Arkansas Commitment assists in leadership development of academically talented African American high school students.
Read MoreDean Skip Rutherford to Deliver Hendrix College Commencement Address
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Dean James L. “Skip” Rutherford will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters and will address the Class of 2015.
Read MoreStudents to Travel to 26 Countries for International Projects
Forty-three students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service will complete international public service projects in 26 countries this summer as part of the Master of Public Service (MPS) degree program. Students are partnering with a government or non-government agency to complete their projects. This year’s partner organizations include Habitat for Humanity,…
Read MoreStudent Tshering Yudon Leads Networking Mapping Initiative for a Women’s Business Training Program
Second-year student Tshering Yudon spent four months at Vital Voices Global Partnership as a McLarty Global Fellow. Yudon spent an additional three months compiling and enhancing her research on the structure, characteristics, dynamics, and value of women’s business networks.
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