Student Spotlight: Dennis Daniels
Dennis Daniels recently completed his Walton MBA at the University of Arkansas after graduating from Southern Arkansas University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
05/23/2023
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Tomas Jandik Reaches Milestone as Instructor the Walton Executive MBA Program
Congratulations to Tomas Jandik on marking 20 years as the primary finance instructor for the Walton Executive MBA program!
04/05/2023
Faculty Spotlight: Remko Van Hoek's Latest Article Publication
Congratulations to Walton Executive MBA Professor Remko Van Hoek on the recent publication of his article, “Design of a Company-Engagement Model for Procurement and Supply Management Classes” in Logistics!
03/22/2023
Congratulations to Dr. Analiz Rodriguez MD, PhD, FAANS on UAMS Being Ranked in the Top 5% in the Nation for Brain Surgery by Healthgrades
Congratulations to Executive Walton MBA student Dr. Analiz Rodriguez MD, PhD, FAANS on UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences being ranked in the top 5% of the nation for brain surgery by Healthgrades!
03/21/2023
Student Spotlight: Sophia Schmidt
Sophia Schmidt is a full-time MBA student with a concentration in marketing and creative advertising.
02/28/2023
An Interview with Dr. Eric Spann (Walton MBA ’23, LSU M.D. ’91)
Dr. Eric Spann sat down with Walton MBA Insider to discuss his experience as a healthcare consultant, how his time in the Walton MBA program has empowered him to further pursue his passions, and what steps he takes to ‘do it all’.
01/30/2023 | By Ariel Sibley
Walton MBA Student Grace Crain Hands Off Her Homecoming Crown
2021 Homecoming Queen Grace Crain (Walton MBA ‘23) handed off her crown to fellow Little Rock native Karlie Barnett at the Arkansas vs. Liberty Homecoming football game this year. Grace sat down with Walton MBA Insider to discuss her homecoming experience and what it means to be a leader, a role model and a Razorback.
12/05/2022 | By Ariel Sibley
Andrea Albright Receives the 2022 Walton MBA Distinguished Alumni Award
Congratulations to Andrea Albright (Executive Walton MBA ‘15) for receiving the 2022 Walton MBA Distinguished Alumni award!
12/02/2022
Alumni Spotlight: An Interview with Phil Keil of Zweig Group
Phil Keil, Principal & Director of Strategy at Zweig Group, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Fast 15 Class of 2017, and Walton MBA class of 2016, reflects on his time at Walton, challenges facing the current business climate, and how he seeks inspiration in his day to day.
10/03/2022 | By Ariel Sibley, Kyleigh Tucker
Alumna Tina Winham Makes a Positive Community Impact
Walton EMBA Program alumna Tina Winham graduated with her MBA in 2018 and currently works as the Walmart lead at Conair in the Hair Beauty Accessories division. With over 15 years of experience overseeing multi-million dollar budgets, Winham has extensive experience with operations, sales and marketing efforts for several major global brands.
05/04/2022 | By Taylor Poe
Walton MBA Students Participate in Business Plan Competitions
Degree-seeking Arkansas college students presented business plans and learned about entrepreneurship in the Arkansas Governor’s Cup business plan competition held in March.
04/27/2022 | By Ontario West
Emily Murphy ’22 Fights the Good Fight at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Emily Murphy, a 2022 Executive MBA graduate, works at the heart of the battle against COVID-19 as a registered respiratory therapist and ECMO specialist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
04/27/2022 | By Alexandra Goforth
Custom Tracks Through the Walton MBA
Students are specializing their graduate school experience by developing custom degree plans. In this business climate, niche talents can find their place to shine. Currently, the University of Arkansas’ Walton MBA program offers five different career tracks in entrepreneurship and innovation, retail marketing, supply chain management, financial management and data analytics.
04/27/2022 | By Heidi Rolf
Morgan Keeling Banks on Change for the Watershed
As the community relations manager at the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, 2021 Walton Executive MBA graduate Morgan Keeling advocates for watershed conservation and restoration practices.
04/02/2022 | By Sarah Browning
Flexibility in the Walton EMBA
The Walton Executive MBA program is designed with the needs of the working professional in mind, particularly in flexibility.
04/02/2022 | By Taylor Poe
Fostering a Passion of Sustainability Through Biking: Benefits for Yourself and Your Community
Are you looking to foster a passion for sustainability? Biking is a great solution, and springtime in NWA is the ideal time to start. As the number of cyclists in NWA increases, so do the benefits to the environment, social community and the cyclist’s overall health.
04/02/2022 | By Lori Speer
Walton MBA Students Make Connections at Networking Event
The Walton MBA programs teamed up with Walton Career Services to host a networking event for students prior to the Walton College Spring Business Fair. The event included 51 companies, and all expressed an interest in hiring MBA students. Many second-year students attended the event actively seeking employment, and first-year students made connections with representatives for internships or full-time positions after graduation.
04/02/2022 | By Ontario West
Students Choose Walton MBA for Exceptional Networking Opportunities
With a diverse cohort, world-renowned professors and expansive opportunities for connection, the Walton MBA offers an unparalleled networking experience.
02/23/2022 | By Allie Mertensotto
Walton MBA Ranks 11th out of 600 programs for ROI by the Wall Street Journal
Few words are heard as often in Walton as “value.” It often seems like one of those words you just cannot escape. You may hear about it with regard to Walton’s EPIC values, the Blockchain Center of Excellence’s research on the “Internet of Value,” the value-added services that the Supply Chain Management Research Center provides, or in everyday classroom discussions.
02/23/2022 | By Ryan Sheets
Classic MBA Versus a Specialty Degree: What's the Difference?
Before deciding on the graduate degree best for themselves, students need to look at the differences between an MBA program and compare it to specialty graduate degrees.
02/23/2022 | By Heidi Rolf
Hiring Partners Consider Walton MBA Program a Rich Source of Talent
The Walton MBA program has earned a reputation with employers for being a rich source of talent, producing graduates that embrace the entrepreneurial spirit with a newfound way of strategic thinking. Employers continue to be impressed with graduates’ strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. When it comes to hiring decisions, employers recognize that the resources available to Walton MBA students produce top-tier candidates.
02/23/2022 | By Lori Speer
Walton EMBA Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Martinez
Walton Executive MBA graduate Stephanie Danielle Martinez (EMBA ’19) shares her experience in the EMBA program and her entrepreneurial inspiration and drive.
02/02/2022 | By Ontario West
Walton MBA Ethics Project Impact
During the fall of 2021, second-year full-time Walton MBA students completed The Walton MBA Ethics Project. This project was incorporated into the Business Leadership and Ethics course taught by Adam Stovernik, director of Walton MBA Programs and associate professor of management. There were 10 teams of students who received $1,000 to complete a project that will benefit others.
02/02/2022 | By Mackenzie Brown
Full-Time MBA Internship Placements
Full-time Walton MBA students received internship placements with industry leaders.
02/02/2022 | By Kimberly Silva-Nash
MBA Faculty Feature: Dr. Raja Kali on Economics, Research and Teaching
Raja Kali, Walton MBA faculty and chair of the Department of Economics, describes his experiences and research in higher education, favorite economics concepts to share with students and Walton MBA Program insights.
02/02/2022 | By Taylor Poe
Walton MBA Student Spotlight: Meet Micah and Sophia
Full-time students Micah Wittschen and Sophia Schmidt share why they chose the Walton MBA, their experience in the program and their goals for the future.
01/28/2022 | By Collin Macias
Alumna Erin Moody Rosa Provides Program and Industry Insights
Program alumna Erin Moody Rosa discusses her role as a director of sales at Warner Media, program insights, involvement with the Alumni Advisory Board and experiences with volunteering and leading with kindness.
12/01/2021 | By Taylor Poe
Dr. Stoverink on Managing Remotely
Dr. Adam Stoverink provides insights into best managing employees in a remote environment.
12/01/2021 | By Laurel Schley
Walton MBA Student Spotlight: Grace Crain and Phil Necessary
Walton MBA students Grace Crain and Phil Necessary discuss their experiences with the program and homecoming court.
12/01/2021 | By Ontario West
The Walton MBA Mentorship Program
The Walton College provides a unique mentoring program where the full-time MBA students are paired with top-level corporate executives from all over Northwest Arkansas.
12/01/2021 | By Kimberly Silva-Nash
Ralph Bray, Walton MBA and Clinton MPS Candidate, on Helping For-Profit Business Operate More Sustainably
Ralph Bray (MBA ‘23) is on a mission to bridge the gap between for-profit business and environmentalism.
12/01/2021 | By Ariel Sibley
Walton MBA Student Spotlight: Liz Luzcando and Ayden Owens
Liz Luzcando (MBA ’22) is from Panama and practices jiujitsu. Ayden Owens (MBA ‘23) is from Pittsburgh, Pa., and is one of eight children in his family.
11/29/2021 | By Collin Macias
Graduate Net Impact Speaker Panel
Graduate Net Impact consists of student organizations and professional groups that strive to build a more sustainable world. By running diverse program initiatives, the University of Arkansas Graduate Net Impact chapter drives meaningful change on campus, in the workplace and in the local community.
11/03/2021 | By Taylor Poe
Event: MBA Career Day
October is a busy month for our Walton MBA full-time students kicking off their fall internship hiring cycle. The MBA Programs Office works with companies to organize an MBA Career Day each year.
10/15/2021 | By Lindsey Steiger-Muck
Welcome New Marketing Director Jerra Nalley Toms
Toms loved her experience in the Walton Executive MBA program. The biggest benefit she gained from the program is reflected in her network; she still talks to her EMBA classmates often, whether it be to solve a business problem or discuss their bi-monthly get-togethers.
10/13/2021 | By Ariel Sibley
Changes in Consumer Behavior Impacting the Supply Chain
Across the country, retailers and shoppers alike are dealing with a new reality of shipping delays, less variety, and stockouts. Since the start of the pandemic, consumers’ habits have shifted dramatically, taking a toll on the supply chain.
10/06/2021 | By Laurel Schley
Walton MBA Ethics Project Inspires Full-time MBA Students to Change the World
The Walton MBA programs have implemented a new semester-long ethics project for second-year students that requires students to work in teams creating a project that will benefit others.
10/06/2021 | By Julie Storing
Professional Development Builds Long-Term Skills
Walton MBA Professional Development is a one-credit hour course that students are enrolled in three times throughout the program. It’s one of the most innovative aspects of the Walton MBA.
10/05/2021 | By Lindsey Steiger-Muck
Stephen Agnew Creates a Legacy for His Children
Stephen Agnew (EMBA ’22) tells his story of growing up in East Little Rock as the youngest of 12 and pursuing an MBA to build a legacy for his children.
10/05/2021 | By Taylor Poe
MBA Learning Series: Risk Management Principles for Uncertain Environments
Paul McDowell, senior risk management consultant for USAID and Walton MBA alumnus, describes the enterprise risk management process and how it enables corporations to achieve their strategic objectives in the face of uncertainty.
10/04/2021 | By Ariel Sibley
Fall 2021 Welcome Back Message
Walton MBA Director Adam Stoverink shares a welcome message for the start of the Fall 2021 semester.
09/01/2021 | By Adam Stoverink
Walton Executive MBA Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics Focus Study Areas
The Graduate School of Business offers graduate certificates in the focus study areas of entrepreneurship and business analytics.
09/01/2021 | By Ariel Sibley
Walton College Executive Education Celebrates Come as You Arkansas
Join Walton College Executive Education in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the University of Arkansas.
09/01/2021 | By Alondra Cruz
Internship Reflection: Ontario West
The Walton MBA program provides every student the opportunity to complete an internship with a company of their desire or companies they have great relationships with. Reminiscing over this past summer, I reflected on the hardships, learning opportunities, soul searching and victories I experienced through multiple internships.
09/01/2021 | By Ontario West
Benefits of the Full-Time MBA Internship Program
Previous UpSpring, Nielsen IQ and Henkel Walton MBA interns and corporate recruiters shared their insight into the Full-Time MBA Internship Program.
09/01/2021 | By Taylor Poe
Walton MBA Welcomes New Director
Adam Stoverink, associate professor of management and former Ph.D. program coordinator, will serve as new director of MBA programs at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
05/03/2021 | By Alexandra Goforth
I got my MBA right after undergrad and here’s what happened…
“I wouldn’t do that if I were you, it will be much more valuable to get industry experience first then go back for your MBA.”
05/03/2021 | By Emily Wiencek
First Generation EMBA Students Experience In Graduate School
Many first-generation college students face a mountain of challenges when they decide to pursue a degree – especially those enrolling in graduate school.
05/03/2021 | By Ontario West
Walton MBA Faculty and Alumni Published in Special Issue of the Journal of Retailing
The special issue has eight articles focused on topics in retail: AI, Technology, Format, Private Label, CRM, Promotions, Merchandising and Sustainability. We spoke to Gauri and Dr. John Aloysius of the Walton College faculty and alumni Dinesh Hegde, Erin Rosa and Rand Waddoups.
05/03/2021 | By Hannah Lee