MacKeith and Waller Receive $300,000 Award From U.S. Forest Service
The initiative will identify, research, develop and promote the use of innovative wood construction products for Arkansas’ forest economy.
01/14/2025 | By Lori McLemore
The state's premier college of business, and a nationally competitive business school. About Walton Leadership
Students and faculty are drawn to Walton College by its long-standing track record for student success, and its deeply collaborative industry partnerships. They're also inspired by the vibrant communities of Northwest Arkansas and natural beauty of the region, with opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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We understand the importance of starting strong in a professional journey after a student has earned their business degree - but that journey begins well before graduation. Walton College has established a dedicated Career Connections Office, committed to helping our students transition seamlessly into their careers. Explore Career Connections
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The Sam M. Walton College of Business is consistently ranked as a leading source for business education at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Our undergraduate supply chain program was ranked #1 in North America in 2020, 2022, and 2024 by the leading global research firm, Gartner. Learn why.
Our Walton MBA program was ranked 36th among public institutions in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report.
The Wall Street Journal ranked the Walton MBA program as the 11th-best return on investment in the country, compared to 600 other programs. Learn why.
Walton College undergraduate business programs were ranked 25th among public institutions in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
The initiative will identify, research, develop and promote the use of innovative wood construction products for Arkansas’ forest economy.
01/14/2025 | By Lori McLemore
A student team dedicated to improving the maternal mortality rates in Arkansas captured one of the top prizes at Demo Day, a bi-annual event showcasing a semester of learnings in the U of A's McMillon Innovation Studio.
02/03/2025 | By Brandon Howard
Cordell Griffin, a student in the Executive Master of Business Administration program, shares what EMBA students encounter in the first semester.
01/30/2025 | By Cordell Griffin
Synetra Hughes hit the ground running in August 2024 as Walton College's director of Arkansas engagement and hasn’t looked back. With a focus on fostering connections and opportunities for first-generation and under-served students to higher education, she has embarked on a mission to engage five key communities in Arkansas—Batesville, El Dorado, Fort Smith, Little Rock, and Jonesboro—during her first year.
01/28/2025 | By Meghan Perry
Nobody knows just how 2025 will unfold: downside risks could sink everyone’s forecasts or events could prove these economists' forecasts (mostly) true.
02/11/2025
E-governmental services promise efficiency for users, but information systems implementation does not always align with public values.
02/04/2025 | By Mitchell Simpson; Tamara Roth
Deepfakes are created to exploit our vulnerabilities, but understanding psychological and moral frameworks can help us critically evaluate online content.
01/28/2025 | By Meredith Taylor