The ACCLA Class of 2027 brings together 41 students from colleges and universities across Arkansas to explore leadership, public service and civic engagement. Over seven months, participants will build relationships, engage across differences and strengthen the skills needed to serve their communities and help shape Arkansas’s civic future together.
Read MoreCivic Arkansas Activator Spotlight: Ashley Kemp Wimberley
Ashley Kemp Wimberley, executive director of the Arkansas Press Association, sees a strong connection between local journalism and civic health. As a Civic Arkansas Activator, she works to expand access to trusted information, strengthen community engagement and build civic trust, helping create a more informed, connected and civically healthy Arkansas.
Read More2025 Legacy Award Winner:Â Payton ChristenberryÂ
Payton Christenberry has been named the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s 2025 Legacy Award recipient, honoring his exceptional embodiment of the Rockefeller Ethic and Core Values. Through his leadership in facilitation, commitment to collaboration, and dedication to mentoring others, Payton has helped transform ideas into lasting impact while advancing the Institute’s mission.
Read MoreSo You’ve Been Asked to Plan a Meeting
Maybe it happened in a staff meeting. Someone said, “We should get everybody together for a day,” and then everyone looked at you. Now you are an event planner, on top of your actual job, and you have no idea what a meeting room costs or what questions you are supposed to ask.
Read MoreBuilding Trust Together: Press & Community
Because the needs and experiences of rural and urban communities vary across Arkansas, regional convenings provide an opportunity to explore solutions tailored to local circumstances while strengthening relationships between the press and the communities they serve.
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