Guzzardi spent the last semester completing his Capstone project with Kissinger McLarty Associates, an international consulting firm in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreUACS History 101: The Election that Might Have Been
As has been the case with modern presidential libraries, the host organization — whether it be a university, city, county or state has provided the land for the construction of presidential libraries. Most recently, SMU provided land on its campus for the George W. Bush Library in Dallas.
Read MoreOpen Letter to Eggers
Local writer Sam Eifling published an open letter on the Arkansas Time “Rock Candy” blog in response to author Dave Eggers’ visit to the Clinton School last week in which he described his work with 826 National, a children’s literacy program with chapters in six cities:
Read MoreDean Speaking to Math and Science School
Back in the early 90s, Clinton School Dean Skip Rutherford was appointed by then-Governor Clinton to the founding advisory board for the new Arkansas School for Mathematics and Sciences (Now the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts or ASMSA), which is located in Hot Springs.
Read MoreBud, Bulls, Bungee and Willy
Our parking lot will be home to a smorgasbord of Riverfest activities this weekend. A Bud Bus, ferris wheel, mechanical bull, bungee jump and stage which will host Willy Nelson and other concerts are currently being set up just outside our front door.
Read MoreDave Eggers
A renowned author, publisher, reviewer and nonprofit proprietor, Dave Eggers wears many hats. Best-known for his award-winning books, including his memoir, “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,” and his epic novel “What is the What” about Sudanese “Lost Boy” Valentino Achak Deng, Eggers spoke to a packed house Wednesday night at the Clinton School.
Read MoreFirst Female 4-star Gen. Ann Dunwoody Speaks
General Ann Dunwoody, America’s first female 4-star general, discussed her career and her vision for public service in America at the Clinton School today.
Read MoreFifth Class Announced
We just announced our fifth and largest class, which will begin at the Clinton School this fall. The 36 students represent 17 states and 5 countries.
Read MoreUACS History 101: Celebrating 5 Years
Throughout the summer and continuing through the five-year anniversary of the November 18 dedication of the Clinton School, we will post historical information, photographs and stories about the founding, building and opening of the school, Clinton Center and Clinton Park. We’ve titled the series “UACS History 101.”
Read MoreUpdate From Sweden
Meanwhile, I have just finished my fourth week working with the Tällberg Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. It has been an odd experience to watch the end of the semester from afar as my classmates are anticipating their projects and the possibilities that lie ahead, and I am completely engrossed in the middle of my project in Stockholm, Sweden.
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