Fayetteville, home to the University of Arkansas, boasts a population of 72,208. Our small town feel comes with the advantanges of a big city, with Northwest Arkansas' population now at close to 450,000.
And what's a college town without its own street, frequented by generations of students? Dickson Street, home to the Walton Arts Center, upscale housing and numerous bars and restaurants begins and ends at the University of Arkansas campus.
Within walking distance on the Fayetteville Square, you'll find the Farmer's Market where neighors meet and greet area organic farmers, artists and musicians every weekend during spring, summer and fall.
A group of musicians playing at the
Fayetteville Farmer's Market on a Saturday morning
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Northwest Arkansas
The Sam M. Walton College of Business
The Walton College of Business is located thirty minutes away from the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart. In the past twenty years, over 300 Fortune 500 companies have located offices in Northwest Arkansas to support and have access to Wal-Mart. From Kraft to Unilever, Revlon to Newell-Rubbermaid, consumer packaged goods manufacturers have established a significant and lasting presence in our region. Our partners among these companies provide Walton MBA students with unparalleled access to summer internships, part time employment during the regular semesters, and job opportunities both in Northwest Arkansas and throughout the world.