Clinton School students Kayla Brooks of Memphis, Tenn., John Delurey of Winchester, Mass., Nate Kennedy of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Nicole Maddox of Pine Bluff, Ark., collaborated with Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families (AACF) to explore the varying claim rates of the EITC and identify ways to improve tax preparation services.
Read MoreAlum Williamson Part of Winning Team at Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers.
Read MoreStudent Attends Economic Development Workshop
Clinton School student Andrea Price attended the Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course last week at the University of Arkansas Little Rock’s Institute for Economic Advancement.
Read MoreClinton School Students Research Sustainability of School Garden Program
A team of three Clinton School students contributed research findings and recommendations to the state’s largest and most scientifically rigorous school garden study.
Read MoreStudents’ Research Assists Anti-Poverty Initiative in Arkansas Delta
The purpose of the interviews was to find existing assets and initiatives in the area that complement the Delta Circles mission. In conducting these interviews the looked to identify opportunities for collaboration among the organizations.
Read MoreStudents Partner with UAMS to Study Health Needs of LR Neighborhood
The students worked with the UAMS 12th Street Health and Wellness Center and the UAMS College of Pharmacy, which have targeted the 12th Street neighborhood because many of its residents don’t have regular access to health care.
Read MoreBowman Co-authors Article on Kenyan Election
Clinton School assistant professor Dr. Warigia Bowman co-authored an article for Aljazeera about the recent presidential election in Kenya which she observed firsthand.
Read MoreClinton School Students Research Impact of After School, Summer Programs in Arkansas
The youth voice may soon play a greater role in discussions about after-school and summer programs in Arkansas, thanks to stories collected by four Clinton School students this semester.
Read MoreDiPippa Featured in Magazine for Speaker Series Work
Clinton School pubic programs director Nikolai DiPippa was featured last week in SYNC Weekly about his role in attracting a diverse array of speakers to participate in the school’s popular lecture series. DiPippa has been involved with the speaker series since 2006 and has served as director the past four years.
Read MoreRutherford to Give Welcome at Summit on Race, Equity
Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford is giving the welcome address at today’s summit on race and equity hosted by the Clinton School Center on Community Philanthropy
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