Partnership will
equip Hendrix graduates for careers as social impact leaders
CONWAY, Ark. (June 12, 2024) — Hendrix
College and the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas
today announced a new partnership to prepare Hendrix students for careers as
public service leaders through the Clinton School’s Master of Public Service
degree program.
Under the agreement, Hendrix students
and alumni with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher are guaranteed admission into
the Clinton School’s Master of Public Service program and will receive a
minimum of half-tuition scholarships. Additional merit scholarships are
available for qualified applicants, and available scholarships will be reviewed
annually by the Clinton School. The new program will be open to Hendrix students
applying to the Clinton School’s Master of Public Service program beginning
with the 2025-2026 academic year.
“Hendrix College and the Clinton School
of Public Service share a mission to develop leaders who will change the
world,” said Hendrix President Karen Petersen. “We are grateful to the Clinton
School leadership for the chance to partner with them in this amazing
opportunity for our students to further develop the knowledge, expertise, and
skills they need to be effective leaders in the communities they serve.”
“We are thrilled to partner with
Hendrix College to create opportunities for its talented graduates to continue
their journeys as public service leaders at the Clinton School of Public
Service,” said Clinton School Dean Victoria DeFrancesco Soto. “We appreciate
President Petersen’s leadership in fostering this partnership. Through a blend
of rigorous classroom learning and hands-on experience, we are equipping the
next generation of impact-makers that will drive transformation in communities
across Arkansas, the nation, and the world.”
Beyond the degree program partnership,
both institutions are eager to identify collaborative learning opportunities
between the Hendrix Odyssey Program and the Clinton School’s Office of Field
Service.
Hendrix will host Clinton School
representatives on campus during the academic year to meet with interested
students and faculty and staff advisors to promote the program.
About the Clinton School of Public
Service
The Clinton School of Public Service is
grounded in an unshakeable belief: our common humanity is a powerful force for
transformative, sustainable change. The first Master of Public Service degree
in the nation, the Clinton School’s MPS is an action-oriented program focused
on equipping students for the tough work of on-the-ground change. Learn more at
clintonschool.uasys.edu.
About
Hendrix College
Founded
in 1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools
That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the
country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning
opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The
Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has
been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the classroom with
the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable
living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of
accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.”
—Hendrix College Statement of Purpose