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.
Read MoreBody of War
Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Phil Donahue screened his powerful Iraq War documentary, “Body of War,” on Friday night at the Clinton School in conjunction with the Little Rock Film Festival.
Read MoreProject Citizen
The Clinton School today hosted the statewide competition for “We the People: Project Citizen,” a curricular program for middle, secondary, and post-secondary students, youth organizations and adult groups that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government.
Read More13 Books that Changed America
Author Jay Parini spoke at the Clinton School last night about his book “The Promised Land: Thirteen Books that Changed America,” which discusses texts that played an important role in shaping American ideas and culture.
Read MoreGraduate Showcases Documentary at Film Festival
A member of the inaugural graduating class, Malcolm Glover (seated left) screened his documentary “A Partnership for Prosperity: Public Servants in Southern Sudan” at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce as part of third annual Little Rock Film Festival.
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