The 2021-2022 Walton College Faculty Awards have been announced! The recipients were selected based on nominations, their current curriculum vitae and a personal statement that includes teaching evaluations, student comments, sample assignments, summaries of recent research publications, citation counts, grant awards and program innovations.
May 4, 2022 | By Lori Speer
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.
May 4, 2022 | By Taylor Poe
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.
April 27, 2022 | By Heidi Rolf
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.
April 27, 2022 | By Alexandra Goforth
Degree-seeking Arkansas college students presented business plans and learned about entrepreneurship in the Arkansas Governor’s Cup business plan competition held in March.
April 27, 2022 | By Ontario West
The Walton Executive MBA program is designed with the needs of the working professional in mind, particularly in flexibility.
April 2, 2022 | By Taylor Poe
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.
April 2, 2022 | By Ontario West
Nicola Bryan, a first-year, full-time MBA student, shares her passion for bringing conversations about diversity and representation to the marketing world.
April 2, 2022 | By Allie Mertensotto
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.
April 2, 2022 | By Sarah Browning
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.
April 2, 2022 | By Lori Speer
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.
February 23, 2022 | By Ryan Sheets
With a diverse cohort, world-renowned professors and expansive opportunities for connection, the Walton MBA offers an unparalleled networking experience.
February 23, 2022 | By Allie Mertensotto
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.
February 23, 2022 | By Lori Speer
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.
February 23, 2022 | By Heidi Rolf
Walton full-time MBA ’22 student John Gaiters serves as a community organizer as the president of the Trendetters Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through a motivational speaker series. Through the Trendsetters Foundation, high school juniors and seniors as well as college students preparing to enter the workforce can hear from panelists through speaker sessions and online interviews focused on inspiring action and educating youth on life lessons.
February 23, 2022 | By Taylor Poe
Walton Executive MBA graduate Stephanie Danielle Martinez (EMBA ’19) shares her experience in the EMBA program and her entrepreneurial inspiration and drive.
February 2, 2022 | By Ontario West
Full-time Walton MBA students received internship placements with industry leaders.
February 2, 2022 | By Kimberly Silva-Nash
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.
February 2, 2022 | By Taylor Poe
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.
February 2, 2022 | By Mackenzie Brown
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.
January 28, 2022 | By Collin Macias
Ralph Bray (MBA ‘23) is on a mission to bridge the gap between for-profit business and environmentalism.
December 1, 2021 | By Ariel Sibley
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.
December 1, 2021 | By Taylor Poe
Dr. Adam Stoverink provides insights into best managing employees in a remote environment.
December 1, 2021 | By Laurel Schley
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.
December 1, 2021 | By Kimberly Silva-Nash
Walton MBA students Grace Crain and Phil Necessary discuss their experiences with the program and homecoming court.
December 1, 2021 | By Ontario West
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.
November 29, 2021 | By Collin Macias
While storytelling is an integral part of marketing, its application extends to personal life and business communication.
November 24, 2021 | By Laurel Schley
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.
November 3, 2021 | By Taylor Poe
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.
October 15, 2021 | By Lindsey Steiger-Muck
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.
October 13, 2021 | By Ariel Sibley
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.
October 6, 2021 | By Julie Storing
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.
October 6, 2021 | By Laurel Schley
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.
October 5, 2021 | By Taylor Poe
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.
October 5, 2021 | By Lindsey Steiger-Muck
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.
October 4, 2021 | By Ariel Sibley
Previous UpSpring, Nielsen IQ and Henkel Walton MBA interns and corporate recruiters shared their insight into the Full-Time MBA Internship Program.
September 1, 2021 | By Taylor Poe
The Walton MBA programs implement changes to the programs to benefit students starting in the Fall 2021 semester.
September 1, 2021 | By Julie Storing
Join Walton College Executive Education in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the University of Arkansas.
September 1, 2021 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
September 1, 2021 | By Ontario West
The Graduate School of Business offers graduate certificates in the focus study areas of entrepreneurship and business analytics.
September 1, 2021 | By Ariel Sibley
Walton MBA Director Adam Stoverink shares a welcome message for the start of the Fall 2021 semester.
September 1, 2021 | By Adam Stoverink
The Unity Conference, a “conference with a purpose,” aims to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in Northwest Arkansas.
May 3, 2021 | By John Gaiters
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.
May 3, 2021 | By Alexandra Goforth
“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.”
May 3, 2021 | By Emily Wiencek
Many first-generation college students face a mountain of challenges when they decide to pursue a degree – especially those enrolling in graduate school.
May 3, 2021 | By Ontario West
Participation in the Walton MBA Program Benefits EMBA students Simone Schwarze and Amy Hopper
May 3, 2021 | By Taylor Poe
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.
May 3, 2021 | By Hannah Lee
The full-time Walton MBA program’s Professional Development course gives students valuable exposure and experience in a variety of business topics, including soft skills, leadership, stress management, negotiation training, diversity and inclusion, interviewing tips and more.
April 5, 2021 | By Ontario West
Walton MBA staff answer common EMBA admission questions to make the application process more transparent and easier to understand.
April 5, 2021 | By Julie Storing
Full-time MBA students Madison Holden, Alana Collins and Meritt Rae share their experiences with the Graduate Net Impact chapter, a global organization that serves to connect students with sustainability concepts and professionals in the sustainability world.
April 5, 2021 | By Hannah Lee
Walton College Executive Education will host the first ever virtual Women in IT Conference Wednesday, April 7.
April 5, 2021 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
April 5, 2021 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
March 1, 2021 | By Chris Medenwald
The Walton MBA Learning Series allows students, alumni and the public to practice continuous learning, network with successful working professionals and gain new perspectives.
March 1, 2021 | By Taylor Poe
International student Chuan Yaw Lim shares his experience in the full-time Walton MBA program.
March 1, 2021 | By Ontario West
The Walton MBA programs prepare students for a competitive job marketing with engaging lectures, case studies and guest speakers.
March 1, 2021 | By Sarah Williamson
At the start of the pandemic, Walton College Executive Education created a program preview webinar series.
March 1, 2021 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
February 1, 2021 | By Ontario West
Executive MBA students Mitchell and McKinley Harris (EMBA ’22) bring new skills and solutions to the workplace after attending MBA Visual Analytics workshop.
February 1, 2021 | By Alexandra Goforth
To assist students and increase diversity, the Walton MBA offers scholarships to make programs more accessible.
February 1, 2021 | By Julie Storing
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.
February 1, 2021 | By Hannah Lee
Walton College Executive Education is partnering with Milestone Leadership to host the second cohort of Leadership Circle for Banking.
February 1, 2021 | By Alondra Cruz
Bob Nash, CEO at Bob J. Nash and Associates and former chief of staff for Bill Clinton, hosts Walton MBA Conversation, “Diversity and Inclusion: The Past, Present and Future.”
February 1, 2021 | By Sarah Williamson
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.
November 5, 2020 | By Patrick Newton
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.
November 5, 2020 | By Julie Storing
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.
November 5, 2020 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
November 5, 2020 | By Ontario West
Earning a Walton MBA gives access to an extensive network of business contacts. When COVID-19 first shook the world and social distancing became the new norm, the program adapted quickly, offering hybrid classes and socially distanced face-to-face classes for those who wanted to attend in person.
November 5, 2020 | By Sarah Williamson
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.
November 5, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
October 12, 2020 | By Hannah Lee
Upon completion of select Walton College Executive Education programs, participants will now receive a LinkedIn badge to showcase professional or technical expertise skills gained.
October 12, 2020 | By Alondra Cruz
The Sam M. Walton College of Business and Clinton School of Public Service celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the first graduate of the MBA/MPS concurrent degree program.
October 12, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
October 12, 2020 | By Julie Storing
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.”
October 12, 2020 | By Allison Vincent
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.
September 8, 2020 | By Hannah Lee
Walton College Executive Education partnered with Milestone Leadership to host the inaugural cohort of Leadership Circle for Banking and Finance. The six-month program is designed to provide industry leaders with skills, experiences and connections that create a lasting personal, professional and industry impact.
September 8, 2020 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
September 8, 2020 | By Julie Storing
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.
September 8, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton MBA will host several new and returning programs this fall. Walton Fuse, Walton MBA Learning Series, Walton MBA Conversations and the Professional Development workshop series will bring industry experts and leading business topics to Walton MBA students, alumni and the public. Registration links for public events available on Walton MBA LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram one week prior to the event date.
August 7, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
August 7, 2020 | By Julie Storing
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.
August 7, 2020 | By Hannah Lee
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?
August 7, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Walton College Executive Education is partnering with the Walton College Executive MBA program to provide professional development opportunities for EMBA students. The students will receive complementary registration to the Executive Education fall open enrollment programs during which time they will have access to the Executive Education expertise, resources and developmental aid.
August 7, 2020 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
August 7, 2020 | By Hannah Lee
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.
May 11, 2020 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
May 11, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
May 11, 2020 | By Sarah Williamson
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.
May 11, 2020 | By Varun Grover
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.
May 11, 2020 | By Sarah Williamson
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.
May 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
May 11, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
Recommended reads from Walton MBA faculty and alumni for the Walton MBA and the Northwest Arkansas business communities. Updated 4/13/2020.
March 27, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
March 27, 2020 | By Sarah Williamson
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.
March 27, 2020 | By Alexandra Goforth
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.
March 27, 2020 | By Vikas Anand
Walton MBA takes pride in the diverse set of backgrounds our students bring to the program. Devon Palumbo’s story is unique and has impacted her time in the program. Devon, Walton MBA Class of 2021, graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. In 2017 as an undergraduate at the U of A, she traveled to India through the study abroad program led by Vikas Anand, executive director for MBA Programs and Graduate Innovation. Following the program, she decided to stay in India to work as an intern for Sumagli Seva Ashram, a girls’ orphanage, examining how non-profits operate in emerging countries.
March 27, 2020 | By Cornelia Swardh
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.
March 27, 2020 | By Alondra Cruz
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.
March 27, 2020 | By Sarah Williamson
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.
February 28, 2020 | By Sarah Williamson
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