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.
Read MoreSous Chefs Honored for Growth
Great kitchens are built by the people in them. Executive Chef Austin Bond, known around the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute simply as “Chef,” recently took a moment to recognize two of those people: Sous Chefs Adam McNeil (left) and Dustin Price (right). To show his appreciation, Chef gave each of them a new chef coat embroidered…
Read More2026 Democracy Reading Challenge
We’re back for another civic season with a fresh round of recommended reads — and this year, every title was handpicked by Arkansas librarians. As in years past, the books are nonpartisan, chosen to deepen our understanding of American democracy and the many ways we can engage as citizens. Each comes with a quick summary,…
Read More