Your Gifts at Work
Your gifts to Sam M. Walton College of Business have a lasting impact. This impact is measured by the success stories of our students and alumni.
Rongers Joins Walton Development Team
Erin Rongers has been named associate director of development for the Sam M. Walton College of Business effective April 11, 2018.
Hunter to Receive Greene Family Scholarship
“My dream is to graduate with my bachelor’s degree and become a data analyst at Walmart,” said Katelyn Hunter.
Riddle Joins Walton Development Team
Derrick Riddle has joined the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas as assistant director of development.
Full Circle: Manny Mejia
Eleven MBA students developed a mentorship service project at Springdale (Arkansas) High School. For one student, this project takes him back to his alma mater and leads him to reflect on the importance of volunteerism.
Alumni Donate Barron’s in Education Program to Walton College Students, Faculty and Staff
Douglas Jackson Jr. and John Engskov, Walton College alumni, are providing complimentary online subscriptions to Barron’s financial magazine for Walton College students, faculty and staff!
Simpson Gifts Spark Synergies in Supply Chain and Promote Gender Diversity
University of Arkansas alumni David and Shelley Simpson are contributing $175,000 toward the creation of a new supply chain student organization and symposium in hope of bringing awareness to the lack of gender diversity in the field.
U of A Alumnus Donates to Help Create Aerosol Boxes for Hospitals and Fire Departments
Tyler Garman, president of The Roark Group, and an alumnus of the Walton College, donated materials, machine time and assembly labor to help create aerosol boxes for local hospitals and fire departments.
Fletchers Fund Additional Support for Entrepreneurs With Lecture Series Gift
University of Arkansas alumnus Frank Fletcher and his wife, Judy, have committed $150,000 to the Walton College to create the Frank and Judy Fletcher Distinguished Lecture Series in Entrepreneurship.
Myers Joins Walton Development Team
Wren Myers is joining the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas as assistant director of development.
Three Walton Students Awarded Fleischer Scholarships
Three freshmen – Hailye Williams, Alyssa Bradford and Madison Holmes – have been awarded $10,000 scholarships, renewable for four years, to attend the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas through the Fleischer Scholars Program.
Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub to Open Sept. 29
The Entrepreneurship Hub will feature regular programming for students and alumni, including invited guest lectures and networking luncheons, as well as office hours provided by experts in fields such as marketing, design, accounting and law.
Gosain Establishes Technology Accelerator Internship
Hemant Gosain “Sunny,” chairman and chief executive officer of Omniquo Inc., has established an internship to support work on next-generation technology at the McMillon Innovation Studio.
Fletchers Fuel Entrepreneurial Spirit With Creation of S.A.K.E. Fund
Alumnus Frank Fletcher and his wife, Judy, are providing $600,000 to establish the Frank and Judy Fletcher S.A.K.E. Fund in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Alumna Honors Father’s Teaching Legacy with Gift
An emeritus faculty member’s legacy in the Walton College is being recognized with a $50,000 contribution from his daughter.
EPIC Spotlight: Rachel Dukes
Living in the Dallas bedroom community of Grand Prairie, Rachel felt it was time to pursue the discipline at a university beyond the Texas border.
EPIC Spotlight: Rachel Mooreland
One summer while in high school, Rachel Mooreland traveled from her Bartlesville, Oklahoma, home to attend a summer program at the University of Arkansas.
Leaning In with Scholarship, Fellowship and Mentorship
Three graduate students received $10,000 each for their academic or entrepreneur pursuits and may participate in a scholar network of some 80 women around the world.
EPIC Spotlight: John Erck
“It’s a professional environment, but it’s definitely a family atmosphere.” John Erck Senior Director of Development and External Relations Office of External Relations John Erck knows about building from the ground up. For the past three years, from the time it was in the planning phase, Erck worked hard to secure funding for a state-of-the-art, … Continue reading EPIC Spotlight: John Erck
