Walton College Launches Master of Science in Product Innovation
The new graduate program, which promotes product innovation and management, launched its inaugural class on August 17.
September 25, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
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Walton College Partners With UA Morrilton to Assist Transfer Students
The partnership will assist students transitioning from a two-year associate degree at UA Community College at Morrilton to a four-year bachelor’s degree at the U of A.
September 21, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Ranked 25th Best Undergrad Business School in US
Walton College ranked 25th Best Undergraduate Business Program in public colleges by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 national listing. Among public and private institutions across the country, Walton College is 38th.
September 21, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
U of A Supply Chain Students Place Top Three in Intermodal EXPO's Academic Challenge
The supply chain students representing the U of A were Ben Blaine, Matthew Grierson, Lily Raccasi, Ella Knee and Bart Bartholomeo.
September 20, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Food Banks: The New Hub for Innovation Practices
In times of resource scarcity and disruption, food banks and other humanitarian organizations turn to innovation to increase efficiency and attract new donors.
September 26, 2023 | By Nabiha Khetani, Iana Shaheen
More Than a Contract: Relational Affect in Principal-Agent Dynamics
Firms can expect different outcomes based on the kind of trust built in the relationship between their CEO and their executive board.
September 19, 2023 | By Nabiha Khetani, Jon Johnson, and Alan Ellstrand
Rethinking Why and When We Trust Information Technologies
Trust matters in IS research because new technologies will emerge, new forms of governance must be instituted, and new forms of transactions will develop.
September 14, 2023 | By Ryan Sheets, Mary Lacity, Sebastian Schuetz, Le Kuai, and Zachary Steelman
