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U of O Receives $5.3 Million from Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation
May 4, 2021
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University of the Ozarks has received a $5.3 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation for its new science center project.
The gift will go toward the current $18.6 million renovation and addition to the Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center, the single largest capital construction project in University history. Construction began on the facility in January and is expected to be completed for the beginning of classes in January 2022.
“This project will meet the demands of record student enrollments, improve aging classrooms and laboratories, enhance community partnerships through technology and research, and advance the career opportunities of graduates in our area while keeping student costs down,” said University President Richard Dunsworth, J.D. “The Wilson Science Center will enable students from varying economic and educational backgroun
$1 million grant used to start new Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Program at NWACC
The program has the potential to become a training hub for cycling and technician workforce development not just regionally but nationally in a growing industry. Author: 5NEWS Web Staff Updated: 9:21 AM CDT April 14, 2021
BENTONVILLE, Ark. Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) has plans to roll out a Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Program after being awarded a $1,030,958 grant from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.
NWACC President Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson said, “We are grateful to the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation for their generous investment in NWACC’s multi-stage project to first launch a Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician program and subsequently create and share an epicenter for cycling, technician training, and whole health on NWACC’s campus. This project will serve the NWA region and increase
Art education scholar Pamela Harris Lawton, designer Silas Munro and artist Tivon Rice will give visiting lecturers beginning March 1 as a part of the School of Art s lecture program.
School of Art collaborates with art historian, the Atlanta University Center Art History and Curatorial Studies Collective, and Crystal Bridges to explore