News

Below you'll find a recent archive of news items related to the Department of Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Alumni Spotlight: Justin Macedo

"My encouragement that I would give to aspiring business owners is this: you can do it. If you are currently employed, you can begin to think like an owner and own your role."

January 12, 2023 | By Grant Schol

Eight U of A Students Receive Tjuana Byrd Summer STEAM Internships

The internship program was designed to encourage women of color to seek STEAM jobs, an area where they are typically under-represented.

July 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Michael Wilmot in an office; Credit: University Relations

Short Talks: Wilmot Discusses Research on Personality Traits Associated With Success at Work

In this month's Short Talks from the Hill, a research podcast of the U of A Michael Wilmot, assistant professor of management, discusses two studies on the effect of personality traits and job performance.

April 4, 2022

Michael Wilmot, University of Arkansas; Credit: University of Arkansas

Study: Agreeableness a Helpful Trait for General Success in Life

After examining the effect of “Big Five” personality traits in many kinds of occupations, researchers focus on one trait helpful to general life success.

March 1, 2022

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Walton College’s Jason Campbell to Retire

Jason Campbell, director of human resources for the Sam M. Walton College of Business, will retire on Oct. 31 after 20 years of service to the U of A.

October 26, 2021

U of A to Launch Three New Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

The Sam M. Walton College of Business will launch online bachelor’s degree programs in human resources management and marketing, and the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will add an online bachelor’s program in English.

July 2, 2021