UA dedicates new building to Dillards; 65 fire departments receive wildfire kits; State index up 2.90 to close at 1,116.40 | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

UA dedicates new building to Dillards The University of Arkansas has named a new building to honor the Dillard family, owners of the Little Rock-based department store chain. The Sam M. Walton College of Business named the 100,000-square-foot academic building the Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, the college said, in recognition of the Dillard family's contributions to Arkansas business and the university. Bill Dillard II has generously supported the college over the years, the university said. "Mandy and I are deeply honored to support the Walton College at such a pivotal moment in its history," Dillard said. "Arkansas has given our family and our company every opportunity to grow and succeed, and we believe strongly in investing back into the people and institutions that make this state exceptional," he said. The building will add about 1,600 classroom seats and bring most Walton College classes together in one academic area alongside the main Business Building, Walker Hall and the Reynolds Center, the college said. The building will also have about 600 to 700 seats in study areas and casual gathering spots. The university will announce construction timelines at a later...

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