BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 16, 2016 – The Walton Family Foundation today announced three new projects for the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program, which seeks to elevate the architectural quality of future public buildings and spaces in Benton and Washington counties.

At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe conservation solutions that make economic sense are the ones that stand the test of time. Our mission is to improve lives and secure healthy ocean and river ecosystems by aligning environmental, social and economic interests.

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 28, 2016 – The Walton Family Foundation announced a new application cycle for the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program. Established in 2015, the initiative elevates the architectural quality of future public buildings and spaces in Northwest Arkansas.

The Initiative will enable at least 250,000 additional students to enroll in high-quality charter schools by 2027

Kyle Peterson brings global social sector, private sector expertise to lead foundation into the future

The Walton Family Foundation is pleased to announce that Monica Medina is joining the environment program as deputy director, effective May 31. In this capacity, Monica will also direct the oceans initiative, which invests in the Americas—the United States, Mexico, Chile and Peru—and Indonesia to end overfishing, improve ocean health and preserve coastal livelihoods. Monica Medina most recently served as the senior director of international ocean policy at the National Geographic Society.

New survey conducted by Walton Family Foundation reinforces investment strategy

The Walton Family Foundation is pleased to announce that water issues expert Ted Kowalski is joining the environment program team as senior program officer. Kowalski will lead the Colorado River basin initiative, which pursues innovative solutions to address the basin’s water quantity issues against a backdrop of ongoing drought, increasing demand for water and insufficient water management policies.

"We are grateful to President Obama that he has again raised education as a key to opportunity for all Americans. We couldn't agree more. High-quality education creates the possibilities that American children deserve."

Grant to Help Attract and Develop About 4,000 Teachers