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06/11/2026
Walton family announces selection of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group to plan and design the campus of a new STEM-focused universityThe STEM university campus will be the next in a series of large-scale projects that are transforming Bentonville.
06/11/2026
Walton family announces selection of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group to plan and design the campus of a new STEM-focused universityThe STEM university campus will be the next in a series of large-scale projects that are transforming Bentonville.
05/02/2023
Alice Walton Is Getting Art Out of Storage and Into the World
The famously philanthropic member of the Walmart family has made it her mission to make museum works accessible to all.
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04/01/2024
How Alice Walton is Transforming Healthcare in the Heartland
How Alice Walton is Transforming Healthcare in the Heartland
Combining art, nature and a whole-human approach
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01/09/2024
Alice Walton Donates $40 Million to Help Museums Attract More People
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Alice Walton's foundation Art Bridges is providing $40 million in grants to 64 museums around the country.
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11/06/2023
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Jazz at Lincoln Center Announce Partnership
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Jazz at Lincoln Center announce a unique creative partnership aimed to enrich the experiences of jazz and visual arts for audiences of all ages and levels of appreciation.
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05/02/2023
Alice Walton Is Getting Art Out of Storage and Into the World
Alice Walton Is Getting Art Out of Storage and Into the World
The famously philanthropic member of the Walmart family has made it her mission to make museum works accessible to all.
Elle
04/03/2023
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine breaks ground in Bentonville
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine breaks ground in Bentonville
Alice Walton celebrated with healthcare providers, construction crews and interested stakeholders at the groundbreaking for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) in Bentonville.
02/09/2023
University of Arkansas Launches New Center for Black Music and Degree in Black Sacred Music
University of Arkansas Launches New Center for Black Music and Degree in Black Sacred Music
The Alice L. Walton Foundation is supporting the creation of the Arkansas Center for Black Music and the only Master of Music in Black Sacred Music degree in the United States.
10/03/2022
Alice Walton Awarded The 2022 Getty Medal
Alice Walton Awarded The 2022 Getty Medal
The J. Paul Getty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by The J Paul Getty Trust, recognizes extraordinary contributions to the practice, understanding, and support of the arts and humanities.
07/26/2022
“Ingredients in Living a Fulfilling Life.” How Alice Walton’s Philanthropy Is Evolving and Expanding
“Ingredients in Living a Fulfilling Life.” How Alice Walton’s Philanthropy Is Evolving and Expanding
Alice Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, established Crystal Bridges Museum of Art in 2005, with the mission to "welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature."
06/30/2022
School announces next steps in its development, including a new name, building plans, and location
School announces next steps in its development, including a new name, building plans, and location
Bentonville, Ark. (June 30, 2022) – Today, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine announces the next steps in its development, including a new name reflecting its founder’s commitment and plans for a state-of-the-art medical education facility to be built in Bentonville, Arkansas.
12/09/2025
Alice L. Walton Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Bentonville Schools Collaborate to Expand Ignite Professional Studies Program on Future Bentonville Health Care Campus
Alice L. Walton Foundation, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Bentonville Schools Collaborate to Expand Ignite Professional Studies Program on Future Bentonville Health Care Campus
Additional Northwest Arkansas school districts plan to participate in future ignite program expansion.
11/12/2025
Alice L. Walton Foundation announces the selection of global firms CannonDesign and EDSA to design a campus focused on whole health
Alice L. Walton Foundation announces the selection of global firms CannonDesign and EDSA to design a campus focused on whole health
Design vision for the future Bentonville Health Care Campus includes deep connections to nature.
04/24/2025
Alice Walton Elected to the Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Honoring Excellence, Announcing New Members: Academy 2025 Election
