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On August 14, Brent Williams will switch roles and begin to serve the Walton College as the interim dean.

Brent Williams Begins New Role as Interim Dean for Walton College

On August 14, Williams will switch roles and begin to serve Walton College as the interim dean.

August 7, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Stephanie Thomas (center) congratulates supply chain management seniors Lily Raccasi (left) and Rachel Spencer for being selected as an AWESOME Scholar by Achieving Women's Excellence in Supply Chain Operation, Management and Education.

Walton College Seniors Receive AWESOME Scholarship

Rachel Spencer, a senior studying supply chain management, and Lily Raccasi, a senior majoring in international business with a supply chain concentration, were selected as AWESOME 2023 Excellence in Education Scholars.

May 15, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell

Born for the Business: Dean Matthew Waller

With a genuine fascination for all things business and a love of both learning and teaching, it is hard to imagine any job better suited for him.

January 30, 2023 | By John Callahan

Fueled by Education: Meet Rachel

Rachel has been part of the J.B. Hunt team for five years and during that time, she has been attending school to get her degree in Supply Chain Management.

January 24, 2023

Dobrzykowski Promoted to Director of Walton College Healthcare Initiatives

Dobrzykowski will promote healthcare-related academic programming, research and thought leadership, and outreach and engagement.

November 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie Thomas grew up in Shelbyville, TN just outside of Nashville and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for undergrad and received her MBA there as well.

October 5, 2022 | By Grant Schol

WISE Symposium Honors Supply Chain Legends and Looks to the Future

The symposium kicks off Oct. 6-7 at Walton College and will highlight WISE Legends, female supply chain management pioneers.

October 3, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Anniversary of The (SCM) Sign

Brian Fugate's kids wanted to see The Paul Finebaum Show before the big game between the Razorbacks and the Longhorns. They had to get creative.

September 27, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

J.B. Hunt and U of A Announce Collaboration and Department of Supply Chain Naming, Thursday, August 11, 2022

J.B. Hunt, U of A Collaboration Focuses on Future of Supply Chain

Department is renamed J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.

August 11, 2022

Walton College’s Supply Chain Graduate Program Ranked No. 2 In North America

Gartner’s rankings validate our dedication to program relevance and industry engagement.

July 19, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

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

AWESOME '22 Winners: Reagan White and Megan Formwalt

Walton College Seniors Receive AWESOME Scholarship

Walton College seniors Reagan White and Megan Formwalt named AWESOME 2022 Excellence in Education Scholars.

June 16, 2022

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Outstanding Alumni, Students Recognized at Walton Celebration

Three alumni and over 90 students were honored for outstanding achievement in the classroom, in business and in their communities.

May 19, 2022

U of A Launches Online M.S. Degree in Supply Chain Management

The online supply chain management program will begin this fall and registration is now open.

April 19, 2022

Walton College Research to Feature First Female Transportation Secretary

Highlighting the work of Senator Elizabeth Dole in the logistics industry; Dole was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, a role she held during Ronald Reagan’s administration.

March 17, 2022

Walton College Boasts Top Researchers According to Research.com

These rankings reflect the influence that our top scholars have in shaping business research around the world. This demonstrates that our most accomplished researchers are true thought leaders.

March 1, 2022

Watch: The SCM Hall of Fame 2021 Overview

This video takes you through the mission and vision of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame.

May 14, 2021

Apple Selected as Walton College Employee of the Quarter

Christine Apple, director of outreach in the Supply Chain Management Research Center, has been named employee of the third quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

May 4, 2021

Outstanding Walton College Faculty Recognized for 2020-21

Faculty members at Walton College have continued to exemplify the college's EPIC values with their contributions. View the list of outstanding Walton College faculty recognized for the 2020-2021 academic year.

March 19, 2021

Kent Selected for Inaugural Class of Bush China Foundation Fellows Network

February 8, 2021

Watch: Henry Ford Hall of Fame Exhibit

View two videos from the Supply Chain Hall of Fame that detail the Henry Ford hall of fame exhibit.

February 4, 2021

Walton College’s Stephanie Thomas Appointed to National Nonprofit Board

December 2, 2020

Supply Chain at the University of Arkansas

CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame First Month of Operation Sets Strong Pace

In the first month after its virtual opening, the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame has experienced a strong start.

December 1, 2020

Grand Opening CSCMP Event Highlights Support from Industry and Government Representatives

Speakers for the event included: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz, and Johnelle Hunt, co-founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.

November 13, 2020

‘Making the Pieces Fit’ Key for Supply Chain Management Students

November 13, 2020

Second WISE Future Leaders Symposium Draws Several Hundred Participants

November 5, 2020

SCMRC White Paper Addresses Truck Driver Burnout

October 15, 2020

Women and Careers in Supply Chain Management

Women in Supply Chain: Symposium to be Held October 23rd

Supply chain students and early career supply chain professionals from around the globe will gather virtually to learn and grow around this year’s Symposium theme: What’s Your Vision?

September 30, 2020

Supply Chain Hall of Fame Grand Opening Set for Oct. 8

The purpose of the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame, hosted by the Walton College of Business, is to shine a bright light on the greatest supply chain innovations and leadership accomplishments to date, and to inspire the bright future of supply chain management, and the professionals that will build this future.

September 22, 2020

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Announces 2020 Supply Chain Hall of Fame Inductees

Supply chain industry organization reveals several key award winners, including Best Paper Award, Plowman Award, Innovation Award, and Hall of Fame Inductees.

September 20, 2020