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.
Read MoreACCLA: When Leadership Becomes “You”
Students gathered for ACCLA’s final session at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute to celebrate and step forward. Speakers delivered a clear charge: civic leadership begins now.
Read MoreWhy Agricultural Trade Matters: Lessons from WRDLS
The event opened with remarks underscoring the importance of convening diverse voices to address shared challenges. Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, yet it faces mounting pressure from high input costs, low commodity prices, and market uncertainty.
Read MoreWho Inspires Me
At twenty-two, apprenticing at Steppenwolf plunged Julia Dossett Morgan into professional theatre and adult life. Yet the deepest lesson came from artistic director Martha Lavey, whose curiosity and kindness made everyone matter. By listening to those at the margins, she taught me leadership, humanity, and the beauty of staying open to people.
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