Steuart and Tom Walton, grandsons of Walmart founder Sam Walton, have announced plans to establish a new private university focused on science and technology in Bentonville, Arkansas. The institution will be located on Walmart’s former headquarters campus and aims to provide modern, flexible education pathways in high-demand fields such as automation, logistics, biotechnology, and computing.
Key Takeaways
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Steuart and Tom Walton are launching a STEM-focused university on Walmart’s old headquarters site in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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The university will offer flexible, stackable credentials in fields critical to the region’s economic future, such as automation and biotech.
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This project continues the Walton family’s efforts to boost Northwest Arkansas as a center for innovation and opportunity.
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