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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Teaching During the Pandemic
As the University of Arkansas prepares to return to in-person instruction in fall, Walton MBA professors Tomas Jandik and Christian Hofer reflect on teaching during the pandemic.
04/05/2021 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton EMBA Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions
Walton MBA staff answer common EMBA admission questions to make the application process more transparent and easier to understand.
04/05/2021 | By Julie Storing
How the Walton MBA is “Keeping It Real” with a New Digital Marketing Course
SEO. Influencers. Automation. PPC. All topics at the cutting-edge of marketing practice today. They’re also, as it happens, topics we’re discussing in the full-time Walton MBA program this semester.
03/01/2021 | By Chris Medenwald
The Walton MBA Learning Series
The Walton MBA Learning Series allows students, alumni and the public to practice continuous learning, network with successful working professionals and gain new perspectives.
03/01/2021 | By Taylor Poe
MBA Student Spotlight: Chuan Yaw Lim
International student Chuan Yaw Lim shares his experience in the full-time Walton MBA program.
03/01/2021 | By Ontario West
From the Classroom to the Workplace (and Back)
Executive MBA students Mitchell and McKinley Harris (EMBA ’22) bring new skills and solutions to the workplace after attending MBA Visual Analytics workshop.
02/01/2021 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton College Executive Education Accepting Nominations for 2021 Leadership Circle for Banking Cohort
Walton College Executive Education is partnering with Milestone Leadership to host the second cohort of Leadership Circle for Banking.
02/01/2021 | By Alondra Cruz
Spring Full-time MBA Internship Placements
Full-time MBA students Vasu Chawla, Madeleine Corbell, Brock Davis, Gina Monaldi and Cara Woelffer share their experiences securing their internships as a part of the full-time Walton MBA program.
02/01/2021 | By Hannah Lee
Outdoors Club Allows Students to Stay Active and Connected
Hayden Banister, full-time Walton MBA student and former regional service manager at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., wanted to find opportunities for new students to connect outside of the classroom. Due to COVID restrictions, an Outdoors Club offered a safe space to stay connected.
02/01/2021 | By Ontario West
Walton MBA Walks
The Walton MBA Walks initiative, hour-long outdoor executions hosted by Walton College faculty and administration, creates safe opportunities for full-time MBA students to connect with the Walton College community.
11/05/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Student Spotlight: Karrie Claybrook
In Karrie Claybrook’s life, two people really helped to shape her into the person she is today. Her mother and grandmother instilled in her the importance of education and curiosity. For these trailblazing women, education was the great equalizer, an accomplishment no one could take from them.
11/05/2020 | By Ontario West
Walton College Executive Education Announces its Spring Program Calendar
Drive innovation, maximize team performance, design a narrative or learn about micro-finance — Walton College Executive Education is thrilled to announce upcoming learning opportunities with its Spring 2021 program calendar.
11/05/2020 | By Alondra Cruz
Walton EMBA Curriculum Challenges and Educates Students
The Walton Executive MBA program’s Fall 2020 classes have provided students with a strong base of business knowledge while also challenging the students to be creative in their problem solving.
11/05/2020 | By Julie Storing
Deadline Approaching to Earn Master’s Degree in Public Service through Clinton School Online
The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is now accepting applications for the fourth class of its online master’s degree program. The deadline to apply is December 1.
11/05/2020 | By Patrick Newton
Saatchi & Saatchi X CEO Hosts Walton MBA Conversations
Jessica Hendrix, president and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X, led a session of the Walton MBA Conversation Series on “COVID’s Impact on Shopping and Decision Making.”
10/12/2020 | By Allison Vincent
Sarah Goforth Leads Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
Sarah Goforth is the executive director of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Arkansas. She teaches the graduate level New Venture Development course sequence and oversees the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship.
10/12/2020 | By Hannah Lee
Walton College Executive Education Launches Digital Badges
Upon completion of select Walton College Executive Education programs, participants will now receive a LinkedIn badge to showcase professional or technical expertise skills gained.
10/12/2020 | By Alondra Cruz
Walton MBA Events and Programming Connect and Educate Alumni
While the coronavirus has changed how events and programming are offered, the Walton MBA Programs Office has continued to provide learning and networking opportunities for its many alumni.
10/12/2020 | By Julie Storing
Full-time Walton MBA Internships
The Walton MBA internships are incredibly beneficial to students because they allow for the development of valuable work experience based on the student’s interest. Lindsey Steiger-Muck, assistant MBA director at the Walton MBA programs said, “Students have the opportunity to explore a potential career path and give themselves a competitive edge in the job market based on the skills they’ve learned.” Molly Bombonato, Robert Cummings, Sean Grady, Meritt Rae and Sydney Wendfeldt spoke about their internship experiences.
09/08/2020 | By Hannah Lee
Jeff Murray’s New Executive MBA Podcast
Jeff Murray, professor in the Department of Marketing at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, joined the University of Arkansas in 1989. Murray, a Colorado-native turned long-term Arkansas resident, currently teaches in the Executive MBA and Full-time MBA programs at Walton College. When the university moved to remote instruction in March, Murray wanted a high-context medium to ease the lack of face-to-face interaction with his Executive MBA students. He kept coming back to the idea of a podcast. Season 1 of Hidden Signs is now available to students, alumni and the public.
09/08/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton MBA Fall 2020 Overview
After moving to remote instruction in mid-March 2020, the University of Arkansas and Walton MBA programs have returned for the Fall 2020 semester with a combination of both remote and in-person class options to maintain a quality educational experience while also protecting the health and safety of the students and faculty.
09/08/2020 | By Julie Storing
The Tango Press Business Model with John Ballentine
Small businesses are facing the brunt of COVID-19 shutdowns. In one of the first analyses of the impacts of the pandemic on small businesses, Stanford reported a 22% reduction in active small business owners between February and April – an estimated loss of 3.3 million businesses in less than three months. However, some businesses are thriving under the current social and economic climates. Walmart’s online sales are up 74% and telehealth visits are skyrocketing. But why are some businesses doing better than others?
08/07/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Adam Stoverink Offers New Business Leadership and Ethics Course
Adam Stoverink, Ph.D. is an associate professor of management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Stoverink teaches leadership to undergraduate, graduate and executive audiences and also instructs a teaching seminar in the Walton College doctoral program.
08/07/2020 | By Hannah Lee
Jaymin Patel and CelluDot: The Heartland Challenge
Jaymin Patel is an operations science analyst at ArcBest Technologies, a logistics provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated last month from our Walton Executive MBA program. During his time as a student in the Walton EMBA program, Patel’s focus study area was entrepreneurship. He holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas. This past summer, Patel participated in the inaugural Heartland Challenge.
08/07/2020 | By Hannah Lee
Bill Ryan Joins MBA Programs as Career Coach
To better assist the Walton MBA students as they navigate an ever-changing job market, Bill Ryan has joined the Walton MBA Programs office as a career coach. This new position will primarily assist Executive MBA students as they plan their career paths after graduation.
08/07/2020 | By Julie Storing
Walton College Executive Education Utilizes Mindful Marketing to Connect with Community
Over a month has passed since universities and workplaces have mandated stay-at-home procedures. During this month, we have seen changes in policies and social norms that reflect these unprecedented times.
05/11/2020 | By Alondra Cruz
Sustainability and Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty with Dr. Christy Melhart Slay
Christy Melhart Slay, director of technical alignment for The Sustainability Consortium, a global organization co-led by the University of Arkansas and Arizona State University that helps industries “define, develop and deliver more sustainable products,” earned her Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of Arkansas in 2010. As a graduate student she was interested in sustainability and the intersection of science and business.
05/11/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton MBA Alumni Spotlight: Shan Pesaru
Shan Pesaru is the owner and CEO of Sharp Hue and a 2007 Walton Executive MBA alum. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering in 2005 and says he was missing the experience needed for business ownership and entrepreneurship before joining the program. Pesaru says the Walton MBA gave him the confidence and skills he needed to start his business.
05/11/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton MBA Student Spotlight: Giang Dang Vu
The Walton MBA Program believes in the value of a diverse cohort. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, with different undergraduate degrees and from different parts of the world. International students add variety to the MBA program by offering unique perspectives and enriching class discussion.
05/11/2020 | By Sarah Williamson
Farewell to Walton MBA Student Workers
We are saying goodbye to three incredible student workers as they leave for local internships. Ashley Perone, Chrissy Matlock and Cornelia Swardh have been instrumental in assisting staff and helping to organize key Walton MBA events. Each student worker has been awarded a yearlong internship with local corporations and will be moving to the next chapter in their professional development.
05/11/2020 | By Sarah Williamson
Ben Davis and Jeff Cady Receive 2020 Outstanding Graduating Student Awards
Healthcare Executive MBA students, Ben Davis, medical director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and Jeff Cady, associate director of strategic accounts at Johnson and Johnson Health Care Systems, were recognized on April 24 as outstanding graduating students from the Walton College Class of 2020
05/11/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton MBA Faculty Spotlight: Varun Grover “Is Digital IT?”
Varun Grover, Distinguished Professor and David D. Glass Endowed Chair in Information Systems at Walton College, shares “Is Digital IT?” An original article for the Walton MBA newsletter.
05/11/2020 | By Varun Grover
2019 Walton MBA Faculty of the Year
Every year, the Walton College MBA Faculty of the Year award is bestowed upon an exceptional faculty member to recognize their influence as an educator and a leader among the MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.
03/27/2020 | By Sarah Williamson
First Recipient Earns Walton College Executive Education Proven Leadership Certificate
Emily Money, central Arkansas development director for the University of Arkansas, has earned the first Walton College Executive Education Proven Leadership Certificate by completing a series of three courses through Walton College Executive Education.
03/27/2020 | By Alondra Cruz
A Message from the Director
This newsletter comes out at a time when we confront significant challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods of working, teaching, and living have changed.
03/27/2020 | By Vikas Anand
Walton MBA Learning Series: “Coronavirus and the Global Economy”
In 2003, a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) outbreak in the Guangdong Province of China lead to approximately 8,000 cases and 800 deaths – affecting almost 30 countries and resulting in an estimated economic loss of $40 billion dollars.
03/27/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Recommended reads from Walton MBA faculty and alumni for the Walton MBA and the Northwest Arkansas business communities. Updated 4/13/2020.
03/27/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Alumni Spotlight: Kenny Bierman
Kenny Bierman, a 2015 full-time MBA graduate, works for PepsiCo as a senior category adviser for Walmart. Before Bierman began his journey in the MBA, he worked for more than eleven years for the U.S. Air Force. His journey towards his MBA was non-traditional, but the experience helped transform his career.
03/27/2020 | By Sarah Williamson