November 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– On Dec. 26, 2004, Deraniyagala was vacationing with her husband, two sons, and her parents in Yala, Sri Lanka. Within a matter of minutes, the sea had wiped out life as she had known it.
Dr. Christina Standerfer Featured in STATE Magazine for Her Work in Albania
Fulbright scholar and Clinton School professor, Dr. Christina Standerfer spent the 2012-13 school year in Albania, helping to organize the first ever debate for political candidates.
Read MoreFall 2013 Capstone Projects
The projects are part of the school’s Capstone program, which requires individual students to work with community leaders to help build healthy, engaged and vibrant communities and demonstrate their ability to work effectively in public service.
Read MoreGraduate Ashley Bachelder Published in Shelterforce Journal Regarding Her Work with Little Rock Tech Park
Little Rock, Arkansas, the city internationally known for the 1957 Central High School Crisis, in which an angry mob threatened the Little Rock Nine, the first black students to enter the high school after desegregation became mandatory. They had to be escorted in and out by law enforcement, and eventually the U.S. Army, to ensure their safety.
Read MoreMajority of Latinos Believe Government Is Responsible for Equal Treatment
A political science professor at the University of Arkansas, using data from the Blair-Center-Clinton School Poll, found that foreign-born Latinos surveyed view the role of government differently than those born in the United States.
Read More‘After the Tsunami’ Tells Story of Tragedy and Restoration, Will Be Screened at Clinton Presidential Library
After the Tsunami, the latest documentary from Emmy winner and journalism professor Larry Foley, will be featured in October screenings at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, the Fayetteville Public Library and the Clinton Presidential Center.
Read MoreGraduate Dimas Espinola Reflects on His Clinton School Experience and How It Affects His Career Track in Medicine
In an article for the Boston Globe, 2010 Clinton School graduate and fourth-year medical student at the University of Massachusetts, Dimas Espinola, reflects on his career path and how the Clinton School has helped him along the way.
Read MoreAlum Shatkovskyy Featured for his Work with Danone in Ukraine
Clinton School graduate Anatoliy Shatkovskyy was recently featured in an interview on National Ukrainian television for his work with Danone. Anatoliy works with co-ops and their members through training and consulting services on how to increase milk production from cows and produce business plans.
Read MoreClinton School Speaker Series Hits 800th Event
Last night’s public program at the Clinton School with Ed Deveau, Watertown, Mass. Chief of Police, marked the 800th event in the speaker series’ history. Clinton School students and the Little Rock community have enjoyed an average of over 100 programs per year, all for free.
Read MoreClinton School Students Reflect on Their Experience at CGI 2013
The CGI Annual meetings gather people from across the globe that are heads of state, nonprofit and for profit executives, and community builders. The goal of the meetings, this year themed “Mobilizing for Impact,” is to create an environment for these players to discuss global issues and establish partnerships to make formal ‘commitments’ to tackle a problem.
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