Below you'll find an archive of news items related to the Department of Economics at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
The Department of Economics at the Sam M. Walton College of Business will host the 2025 Economic Analytics Poster Session from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, in Willard J. Walker Hall 203 (Hembree).
04/17/2025 | By Meghan Perry
Alumnus James Wallis reflects on how his Master of Science in Economic Analytics degree contributes to his professional success.
04/10/2025 | By Lori McLemore
A U of A economics researcher in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is bringing his expertise to an emerging economy. He and his team of international colleagues hope to use their research to create sustainable policies that benefit developing countries.
03/12/2025 | By Lori McLemore
Northwest Arkansas captured the majority of venture capital activity in the state in 2023, according to the Arkansas Capital Scan.
12/18/2024 | By Nate Green and Brandon Howard
Three esteemed economists will share their insights on the regional, national and international economic outlook for 2025 at the 31st annual Business Forecast Luncheon next month.
12/16/2024 | By Mary Davenport
“She commanded any room with respect and poise, building a successful firm of the highest standard. Her business acumen only came second to her love for Arkansas."
11/08/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Jackson’s current thesis project explores the rapid decline of community banks, which results in a lack of financial access and financial literacy throughout many small communities in Arkansas and beyond.
01/24/2024
The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2024, at the Rogers Convention Center. Register now.
12/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Sherry Li, professor of economics, is the new holder of the Lewis E. Epley Jr. Professorship. Li is the second to hold this prestigious title.
10/17/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Miguel Cuellar and Kushal Lamichhane have been awarded Elinor Ostrom Fellowships from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
06/21/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Ashley a mother of three, and a full-time student in the Master of Economic Analytics program.
02/15/2023 | By Grant Schol
Three distinguished economists will speak Jan. 27, 2023, on the regional, national and international outlook for the coming year. Register now.
02/09/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Mervin Jebaraj will discuss economic data and housing affordability compared to peer regions and the nation.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 7:43:59 AM PDT | By Lori McLemore
“Economics is everywhere and everywhere there is economics”
09/15/2022 | By Grant Schol
Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Walton College, has been elected to the National Association for Business Economics Board.
07/19/2021
Gaduh earned a doctorate in economics from the University of Southern California, a master’s in economics from Cambridge University and bachelor’s in computer science from University of California at Berkeley.
May 12, 2022
October 18, 2017 | By agoforth@uark.edu
