News from the Graduate School of Business

The Graduate School of Business prepares the business leaders of tomorrow. And we measure our impact by the successes of our students, alumni, and faculty. Browse the articles below.

Featured Stories

(l-r) From left: Collis R. Geren, Mike Waldie, Patricia R. Koski

Waldie Wins 2023 Geren-Koski Award

Mike Waldie received the Outstanding Staff Award from the Graduate School and International Education for excellence in graduate education.

April 24, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Master of Science in Marketing Degree Now Available at Walton College

Walton College now offers a Master of Science in Marketing degree, which focuses on brand and retail management, consumer behavior and analytics.

March 27, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Graduate Student Spotlight: Ashley Lee

Ashley a mother of three, and a full-time student in the Master of Economic Analytics program.

February 15, 2023 | By Grant Schol

Walton College graduate students work on an MBA project.

Walton MBA Recognized by Princeton Review

The Princeton Review added the Walton MBA to its Best Business Schools list for On-Campus MBA Programs 2023!

February 14, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

MBA students mentor Springdale High students. 2022.

Ali Goforth (MBA ’23) Empowers Springdale High School Students to Reach New Heights

Ali Goforth (MBA ’23) mentors local high school students to help them with their post graduation plans.

October 14, 2022 | By Ariel Sibley

Walton College announces the Robert L. Shoptaw Master of Healthcare Business Analytics Program.

Healthcare Business Analytics Program Honors Robert L. Shoptaw

Walton College, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the College of Education and Health Professions announce the Robert L. Shoptaw Master of Healthcare Business Analytics Program.

September 28, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

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Join Walton College in Bidding Nancy Fondren a Fond Farewell

After 27 years of service, Nancy Fondren, coordinator of academic services for the Graduate School of Business, is retiring!

May 23, 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 Ranked 36th in National M.B.A. Rankings by U.S. News

U.S. News lists the Walton MBA program as the 36th Best Business School among public business colleges and 64th in its combined public and private list.

April 12, 2022

Conference Features Walton College Alumna and Staff

Brittany Willis (M.B.A. 2016) and Synetra Hughes will be featured at the SoulCon BIPOC Media Conference in Fayetteville.

April 4, 2022

Register Now for Grad School Fair on Thursday

The Sam M. Walton College of Business is hosting the Walton Grad School Fair from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in Williard J. Walker Hall 203.

March 8, 2022

Walton M.B.A. Program Ranks 11th in Country for Return on Investment

February 18, 2022

Priority Application Deadline Is Feb. 15 for MBA Programs Admissions and Scholarships

Priority applicants receive first consideration for Walton MBA funding opportunities.

February 1, 2022

Allred Selected as Walton College Employee of the Quarter

Stacy Allred, graphic designer in the Graduate School of Business, has been named employee of the first quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

October 26, 2021

In Memoriam: Doyle Z. Williams, Former Walton College Dean

Doyle Zane Williams, former dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, passed away Sept. 29 in Silver Spring, Md. He was 81.

October 12, 2021

Full Circle: Manny Mejia

Manny Mejia's story exemplifies the power of education to transform lives. This Walton College alumnus shares his journey from first-gen student to business executive.

May 7, 2021