Education

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Architectural rendering of a new STEM-focused urban university campus designed by BIG in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring a large makerspace.

BIG designs new urban university for Bentonville

A sprawling 130,614-square-foot makerspace anchors a new STEM-focused university campus, designed by the illustrious Bjarke Ingels Group, slated to open its doors in Bentonville, Arkansas, by 2029.

Chloe Dubois·June 20, 2026

Students engrossed in glowing screens in a dark classroom, with one student holding a book, symbolizing the decline of reading skills.

Letters & Lore

Screens Are Making Us Worse Readers, Evidence Shows

Students who use computers more than six hours daily score a staggering 66 points lower on PISA assessments than nonusers, revealing a hidden cost of digital immersion.

Aisha Bakri·June 17, 2026

A modern, accessible school building designed for visually impaired children, featuring tactile pathways and a welcoming courtyard.

Mind & Body

ADU pioneers school project for visually impaired children

A school for blind and visually impaired children, complete with accessible facilities, stands as a notable architecture project from Abu Dhabi University, as reported by Dezeen .

Jing Mei Lin·May 26, 2026