Clinton School students spent the weekend on the campus of the University of Arkansas as guests of University President Alan Sugg, Chancellor John White, Provost Bob Smith and others. While there, our students met with various faculty and staff about degree, program and elective course opportunities. In addition, they enjoyed a 66-7 win for the Razorback football team, with tickets courtesy of Dr. Sugg.
Read More12 in a Row: A Clinton School Milestone
Today we set a new school record with our speaker series. When Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, the President of Zambia, met with our students this morning, it marked the 12th consecutive day for a program at the school. Most were open to the public with a couple being sessions for our students. My thanks to our staff for making this possible.
Read MoreMike Huckabee’s Presidential Library
if the news report is correct and if Huckabee is elected President, his presidential library (which is made up of his presidential papers) seems to be headed to Ouachita. He could also put his museum there or, like Ford, could select another location.
Read MoreCentral High Commemoration Q&A
Yes, upon reflection, I would have organized a tribute to Senator Dale Bumpers for his legislative achievement in making Central High a National Historic Site. In addition to its historical and civil rights significance, the Little Rock Central High National Historic Site has been an economic and tourism boom to the city and state. Mayor Woodrow Mann, who was a voice of reason in 1957, also deserves more recognition.
Read MoreMahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Speech at Columbia
Over the past several days I have been asked frequently what I thought about Columbia University inviting President Ahmadinejad of Iran to speak on campus, providing him with a “public platform.” I agree with Columbia’s decision to have him speak. The thing I found most troubling was reports that some Columbia officials treated him rudely.
Read MoreTavis Smiley and the Clinton School
Of all the events I attended throughout the 50th anniversary commemoration of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, none was more enjoyable than the Clinton School hosting Tavis Smiley and watching his radio show broadcasted from the Clinton Presidential Library this morning.
Read MoreMore on the 50th Anniversary of the Central High Integration
*Tonight, the documentary “Little Rock Central High: 50 Years Later” airs on HBO. Produced by Little Rock natives Brent and Craig Renaud, the film takes a current look at Central High and the City of Little Rock. Having seen it twice and having participated in a discussion about it at Harvard’s Kennedy School, I predict it will generate spirited reaction—both pro and con.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with the Little Rock Nine
The Clinton School hosted the Little Rock Nine Foundation’s 50th anniversary opening news conference this afternoon. All nine members gathered in the school’s reading room before proceeding to the Commons area which was packed with local, state, national and international media.
Read MoreA Must-See Exhibit
The Cox Creative Center in the Rivermarket, part of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and within walking distance of the Clinton School, is hosting an art exhibit, Looking Back-Looking Ahead, commemorating 50 years of integration and featuring over 150 Little Rock Central High School students.
Read MoreLost Boy From Sudan Visits Clinton School
Chris Koor Garang was seven years old when he fled from his village in the Akon area of South Sudan in 1988 during an attack by government-backed militia. After wandering through Africa for four years and then growing up without family in refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, he came to the United States in 2001 as one of the 4,000 “Lost Boys of Sudan.”
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