02/10/2026
Designed by BIG and Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, the groundbreaking for the Bentonville Institute of Technology transforms the former Walmart Home Office site into a vibrant STEM campus in Northwest Arkansas.
Spanning over 280,000 square feet across three distinct structures, the master plan integrates advanced educational facilities and student residences into a network of public plazas and green spaces.
Set to welcome its first tuition-free undergraduate class in August 2029, the campus blends cutting-edge architecture with urban design to foster collaboration between students, faculty, and the local community.
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