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 More29 Farmers, One Question: A WATER Report
When the Institute set out in 2023 to better understand the future of groundwater in Arkansas agriculture, we did not begin with a plan. We began with a question: how can Arkansas remain a leading agricultural producer and still have plenty of water for generations to come? That question shaped the WATER program (short for…
Read MoreThe PJMCA: A Civic Backbone
On Petit Jean Mountain, civic life is lived daily. For more than 25 years, the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association has connected neighbors, shared information, and turned relationships into action.
Read MoreThe People Who Inspire Me
Persistence, inspiration, and leadership define a Marion Stevenson’s journey from small-town beginnings to Governor Winthrop Rockefeller’s staff. Rejected repeatedly, she persevered, earning a chance that shaped her career.
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