Clinton School of Public Service

09/22/2026

We are happy to announce our 2026–27 Practicum field service partnerships! This year, our first-year Master of Public Service students are joining forces with nine organizations across Arkansas to tackle vital challenges in healthcare, education, energy, housing, and economic development.

We extend our gratitude to our partner organizations for their mentorship, and dedication to serving Arkansans:

• Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation
• Arkansas Children's Hospital
• Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce
• City of Little Rock, AR - Government
• Ella the Banker Foundation
• Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
• Little Rock School District
• Newport Economic Development Commission
• Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault

We look forward to seeing the impact these teams and organizations will create together over the coming academic year!

First-year students at the Clinton School have partnered with nine organizations across Arkansas for their 2026-27 Practicum projects.

09/21/2026

Congratulations to Steve Person, Director of Technology, for being named to the Arkansas Money & Politics "Achievers in Their Forties" Class of 2026! 🏆👏

This annual feature spotlights leaders across Arkansas who are driving industry innovation, growing organizations, and strengthening local communities. From keeping our digital infrastructure running smoothly to supporting our campus expansion, Steve’s leadership and dedication empower our faculty, staff, and students every day.

09/18/2026

Huge shout-out to our incredible employees, Nichola Driver and Evanna Ojeda, who served as guest hosts during the Little Rock Public Radio Fall Fund Drive this week! 🎧📻

09/18/2026

The Clinton School of Public Service is looking for a Research Associate to join our team at the Clinton School Impact Center! 🌟

In this role, you’ll lead applied research and program evaluation projects with a primary focus on public health. Working hand-in-hand with community partners, you'll bring data to life and turn insights into actionable solutions that make a real difference.

⏰ Applications close Sept. 28, 2026.

📲 Click here to view full details and apply: https://lnkd.in/gZjEw3by

09/18/2026

Tune in to KUAR 89.1 FM today! 🎙️📻

From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., two of our own Clinton School team members will be co-hosting live during All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio's Fall Fund Drive!

09/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ophelia Akoto and Megan Kurten back to the Clinton School of Public Service as Postdoctoral Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year!

Both Akoto and Kurten earned their Master of Public Service degrees right here in Little Rock before advancing their research and academic careers. In their new roles with the Open Governance Lab, they will lead research initiatives, teach courses, and mentor our graduate students as they prepare to make an impact worldwide.

The Clinton School has named Dr. Ophelia Delali Akoto and Megan Kurten as Postdoctoral Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year.

09/16/2026

Hey Lynx! 🐾 The Clinton School of Public Service is on campus today for the College Career and Graduate School Fair!

Come visit us between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the Bryan Campus Life Center. Stop by our table to learn how the nation's first Master of Public Service degree can help turn your passion for impact into a meaningful career.

We’d love to chat with you—see you there! ☕✨

09/16/2026

Shoutout to Clinton School professors Drs. Robert Richards and Songkhun Nillasithanukroh! 👏✨

On September 9, they led an interactive session on AI ethics and prompting for Rogue Water Lab's Convergence program. Working with water utility professionals from across 19 states, they explored how generative and agentic AI can be ethically applied to real-world public communications while staying grounded in core public service values.

09/15/2026

We love seeing our Practicum partnerships in action! 👏

We are proud to partner once again with the Newport Economic Development Commission as our graduate student team of Alina Aisina, Cooper Horton, Hassan Siddiqui, Miriam Akera, and Jeremy Julian works to support and expand the impact of the Tech Depot Workforce Development Initiative.

Thank you to Executive Director Jon Chadwell and the Newport community for hosting our students and for your continued collaboration! 📈✨

09/15/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming faculty and staff from the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas to the Clinton School of Public Service! 🏛️✨

As part of their 450-mile bi-annual WE CARE-A-VAN tour across Arkansas, the team stopped by for a tour of our new facilities. We were thrilled to show them around our renovated campus and share how our team has redesigned the space to serve the evolving needs of our students and community.

Thank you to the WE CARE-A-VAN team for stopping by and for your continued partnership! 🚌🤝