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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Walton Alumni Learning Series, hosted by the Walton MBA programs at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, started the Spring 2020 series with a sold-out event.
02/28/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton College Executive Education has partnered with Milestone Leadership to host a second custom cohort of Leadership Circle for Healthcare. The six-month program provides industry leaders with skills, experiences and connections that create a lasting personal, professional and industry impact.
02/28/2020 | By Alondra Cruz
Daniel Eckert, former senior vice president of Walmart Services and Digital Acceleration, says customers are changing how, where and when they shop, and a harmonized commerce ecosystem—the seamless integration of physical and digital retail environments—will win the future of retail.
02/28/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Corporate internships are a critical experience for MBA students. Experience gained in an internship expands learning beyond what can be taught in a classroom. Students experience firsthand how classroom lectures apply to work performed in the office. Elizabeth Arredondo, 2018 Walton MBA alumna, shares on the value of internships.
02/28/2020 | By Sarah Williamson
The idea of returning to academia as a ‘non-traditional student’ may be intimidating to some, especially after spending nearly a quarter of a decade in the industry. 2017 E.M.B.A. graduate Bill Fedorchak explains how the experience challenged and benefited him in more ways than he expected.
01/28/2020 | By Sarah Williamson
Nielsen joins forces with Walton MBA to create student-centered, community-based learning and professional development opportunities for MBA students.
01/24/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
The Walton MBA Alumni Advisory Board is crucial to the success of the M.B.A. programs. Alumni provide valuable insight and leadership, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant during times of change in industry. Meet our three newest alumni board members and hear what they believe they each bring to the program.
01/24/2020 | By Sarah Williamson
The Walton College Executive Education now offers Business Foundations, a program designed to develop business the skills needed to run organizations in leaders who lack business backgrounds. The customizable program, which can be delivered in various locations, is ideal for organizations who looking to broaden their business acumen and enhance their decision making skills.
01/24/2020 | By Alex Blythe
Program costs can feel like an overwhelming barrier between you and your MBA. From full tuition waivers to study abroad travel assistance, Walton MBA offers several scholarship and funding opportunities for the full-time and executive MBA programs.
01/24/2020 | By Alexandra Goforth