Members of the Clinton School Class of 2010 are preparing for their summer International Public Service Projects that will take them all over the world to tackle issues such as poverty, health care expansion, environmental awareness and educational attainment, among others.
Read MoreArkansas Democrat-Gazette Features Students’ Practicum Project
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette feature writer Kane Webb had a great piece in Sunday’s paper on Newport, Ark., and the work community leaders are doing to breathe life into the Delta town.
Read MoreStudent J.D. Lowery Lands Job
Clinton School student J.D. Lowery will continue his public service career in the private sector after taking a job with Veridian, a Central Arkansas-based sustainability consulting firm. J.D. will do consulting for LEED construction projects and help businesses incorporate sustainable concepts into their business plan.
Read MoreIdeas in Public Service
It’s not too late to RSVP to attend tonight’s release party for the second edition of the Clinton School’s magazine, FRANK, a thematic publication that reviews concepts and ideas in public service.
Read MoreOnion CEO Draws Large Crowd
Steve Hannah, CEO of The Onion, drew a big Clinton School crowd for his Thursday night lecture, featuring video and headlines from the popular “fake news” paper. While Hannah runs the business operations of The Onion, he still got plenty of laughs for his depiction of the paper’s history.
Read MoreHelping Mena
By now most know that Mena, Ark., was hit hard by a tornado last night leaving three dead and many people in shelters. Please consider giving a donation to the American Red Cross to help those affected by the storm.
Read MoreClimb it for Climate
Little Rock Climbing Center has graciously donated their facilities and instructors for “Climb it for Climate,” a one-night fundraiser where participants get a day pass, gear rental, and belay lessons all for $12, a $12 savings.
Read MoreStephens in Journal
Warren Stephens, head of Little Rock-based investment financial services firm Stephens Inc., is interviewed in today’s Wall Street Jounal about the current financial crisis and the future of investment banking.
Read MoreClinton School Project Helps Heifer
Six Clinton School students presented a report last week to Heifer International about the community desires and needs surrounding the nonprofit’s new education center, Heifer Village.
Read MoreThe Future of Energy
Duke Energy CEO James Rogers drew a large crowd today for a Clinton School lecture in which he voiced support for a cap-and-trade system to reduce America’s carbon footprint.
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