How Alice Walton is Transforming Healthcare in the Heartland
11/06/2023
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Jazz at Lincoln Center Announce PartnershipCrystal 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.
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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04/07/2021
Video: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Reveals Plans for Major Expansion
Video: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Reveals Plans for Major Expansion
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art revealed plans for an expansion that will increase the size of the current facilities by 50 percent. Adding nearly 100,000 square feet to the 200,000-square-foot facility, the expansion will allow the museum to showcase its growing collection and welcome more visitors to experience the power of art, in an inclusive environment. Click to watch a video of Alice Walton and Moshe Safdie discussing the expansion plans.
03/13/2021
Spelman College Announces $250M Comprehensive Campaign Supporting Scholarships, Endowed Professorships and Innovative Programs
Spelman College Announces $250M Comprehensive Campaign Supporting Scholarships, Endowed Professorships and Innovative Programs
The Atlanta-based liberal arts powerhouse dedicated to the education and empowerment of women of African descent has received gifts from many funders, including the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
03/04/2021
Alice Walton’s Whole Health Institute will build a new medical school in Bentonville
Alice Walton’s Whole Health Institute will build a new medical school in Bentonville
The independent, nonprofit medical school will be a standalone sister organization of Whole Health Institute, a Bentonville nonprofit created to make a transformative approach to health and well-being available to everyone.
- Talk Business and Politics
02/25/2021
Center for Black Educator Development Announces Black Teacher Pipeline Project
Center for Black Educator Development Announces Black Teacher Pipeline Project
The Black Teacher Pipeline fosters future Black educators by engaging Black high school and college students as teacher pre-apprentices, sponsoring them through fellowship, apprenticeships, and scholarship, and supporting them with mentorship and professional learning opportunities through their first four years in the classroom. Alice Walton’s philanthropic support builds on her commitment to improve K-12 education, support teachers and eliminate barriers for People of Color who want to become teachers.
02/01/2021
Alice Walton’s Holistic Dream Set to Rise in Bentonville
Alice Walton’s Holistic Dream Set to Rise in Bentonville
Vision for Whole Health Institute looks to inspire and provide a transformative approach to affordable health care. The 75,000 square foot building is expected to break ground in April 2021 and focus on holistic health.
- Arkansas Business (subscription required)
01/13/2021
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary Report on 2020 Efforts to Expand Outreach and Diversify the Museum
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary Report on 2020 Efforts to Expand Outreach and Diversify the Museum
“In 2020, as our country navigated COVID-related challenges and grappled with racial inequities that threaten our democracy, Crystal Bridges embraced our role as a community-centered institution and committed to the ongoing work of being an anti-racist museum,” said Rod Bigelow, executive director and chief diversity & inclusion officer.
01/03/2021
Alice Walton to launch health care system
Alice Walton to launch health care system
Now the developer of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton is preparing to flex her muscles in the healthcare arena.
- The Joplin Globe
12/14/2020
Whole Health Institute Breaking Ground On New Facility In Spring 2021
Whole Health Institute Breaking Ground On New Facility In Spring 2021
The Whole Health Institute will launch construction on a new facility in Bentonville in the upcoming year. The new facility will be located on the grounds of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a partner organization to the Whole Health Institute.
- Arkansas Money and Politics
10/12/2020
Grantors Back Endeavors Benefiting Communities of Color
Grantors Back Endeavors Benefiting Communities of Color
Two new efforts, one aimed at raising the profile of Black-founded nonprofits and the other geared toward supporting Asian, Black, Indigenous and Latinx arts organizations, have received pledges of support from a variety of partners and supporters, including the Alice L. Walton Foundation.
- The Nonprofit Times
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.
