Kristin Higgins has worked at the Arkansas Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture since 2012, following a decade in journalism.
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What We Do
We work collaboratively with partners across sectors to solve problems and create opportunities.
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Hold your next convening on our historic cattle ranch atop Petit Jean Mountain.
The Roustabout
The Roustabout, our new coffee shop, is a place for guests to relax and work together.
Our History
Learn about our nonprofit organization, funding, and partnership with the University of Arkansas System.
See the Rockefeller Ethic in Action
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving, and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change.
We call it the Rockefeller Ethic.
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There must be a place where people can come together to do their best thinking and learning in a way that encourages all voices to contribute in search of solutions to tough issues. The Institute is that place — help us create transformational change in Arkansas and beyond.
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Report: Press & Community Convening
Following the panel, participants engaged in exercises to imagine the future of local news in Arkansas, moving beyond traditional models to consider more inclusive, community-centered possibilities. This summary reflects what we heard and opens the door for continued input.
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Business Benchmark: Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Winthrop Rockefeller made this place a haven for ideas in the 1960s, long before we used the word “facilitation.” Since then, we’ve embraced convening, hospitality, and play, giving guests a warm, thoughtful venue to spark exchange.
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