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91³Ô¹ÏÍø to partner with Wal-Mart to assist distressed communities

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will team with the University of Central Arkansas (91³Ô¹ÏÍø) to provide assistance to Wal-Mart communities facing economic hardship.

“Wal-Mart is committed to developing partnerships with communities that encourage additional economic growth and development, and we believe that working with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will enable us to focus and leverage our resources,” said Keith Morris, Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Morris and other Wal-Mart officials will visit the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø campus in Conway on Nov. 17 to make a $20,000 contribution to help underwrite the collaboration. The presentation ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø campus.

In addition to the Community Development Institute and Strategic Growth Institute, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has one of the nation’s largest master’s degree programs in community and economic development. Designed for both working professionals and traditional students, the program can be completed online without career interruption.”We are delighted that Wal-Mart recognizes the value of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø