Four Walton College Alumni Honored
Ed Wilson, John W. Collins, Stormey Collins and Greg Colvin will be recognized for their service, entrepreneurship and lifetime achievement.
03/17/2023 | By Carolyn Eiler
Most Recent News
U of A Teams Up With Plug and Play to Host Supply Chain Trends Conference
Register now for the SCM Trends Conference in Bentonville on April 19.
03/16/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Register Now: Future of Work Panel Discussion
Join Walton College for a free panel discussion and complimentary happy hour regarding the future of work on April 4 in Bentonville.
03/13/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Gary Peters Receives Joseph Silvoso Faculty Merit Award
Peters was honored by the American Accounting Association in February 2023 for facilitating the merger of two professional groups.
03/01/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Event Highlight: Spring '23 Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event
Event Details are as follows: EVENT: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event DATE: Monday, February 27, 2023 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 pm LOCATION: SEC Club at Razorback Stadium
Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:21:54 AM PST | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: 2023 Supply Chain Trends & Expo Event
The University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Research Center and Plug & Play Tech Center are collaborating to bring Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain professionals together for a full day of learning and networking.
02/23/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Sabherwal Receives LEO Award for Lifetime Exceptional Achievement
Rajiv received the award at the 2022 International Conference on Information Systems in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.
02/15/2023 | 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.
02/15/2023 | By Grant Schol
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!
02/14/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Economists to Discuss Outlook for 2023 at 29th Business Forecast Luncheon
Three distinguished economists will speak Jan. 27, 2023, on the regional, national and international outlook for the coming year. Register now.
02/09/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Burkett Named Director of Student Success at Walton College
Jessica will direct the SAM program (career readiness and badging), Leadership Walton, scholarships, sales and stock pitch competitions, the Fleischer Scholars summer program and commencement.
02/06/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Born for the Business: Dean Matthew Waller
With a genuine fascination for all things business and a love of both learning and teaching, it is hard to imagine any job better suited for him.
01/30/2023 | By John Callahan
Student-Run Business Spotlight: Nicholas Prentiss
"Venture creation and entrepreneurship has been a burning desire in me since I was a kid."
01/24/2023 | By Grant Schol
Fueled by Education: Meet Rachel
Rachel has been part of the J.B. Hunt team for five years and during that time, she has been attending school to get her degree in Supply Chain Management.
01/24/2023
Faculty Spotlight: Tomas Jandik
Tomas’ research has centered around social networks and how they play a part in the world of finance, showing that one’s social connections can help close business contracts and negotiations.
01/23/2023 | By Grant Schol
Alumni Spotlight: Justin Macedo
"My encouragement that I would give to aspiring business owners is this: you can do it. If you are currently employed, you can begin to think like an owner and own your role."
01/12/2023 | By Grant Schol
Steiger-Muck Named Senior Director of Walton College Career Services
In this role, she will led a team of professionals to motivate and coach students to help prepare them for careers and student internships.
01/11/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Student Spotlight: Colton Hinrichs
After starting the Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics program, Colton Hinrichs has already received a job promotion and is in line for another when he graduates this spring.
01/03/2023
U.S. Economy Looks Stable for 2023
At the Quarterly Business Analysis held June 8, Jebaraj reports a recession in 2023 is unlikely.
01/03/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Richardson Joins the Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group
Vernon Richardson joins the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group.
12/15/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Cindy Moehring Focuses on Business Integrity for Students at UA
Arkansas Business interviews Cindy Moehring in its Executive Q&A series.
12/06/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Stanley D. Smith: In Memoriam
Dean Emeritus Stan Smith passed away Nov. 21, 2022, in Deland, Fla. He served as dean of the College of Business Administration from 1989 - 1992.
11/25/2022 | By Lori McLemore
U of A Earns National Recognition for Graduate Entrepreneurship Program
The U of A has been recognized by The Princeton Review as having one of the top graduate entrepreneurship programs in the country, making it one only four SEC universities to earn such distinction.
11/17/2022
Startup Focused on Brain Cancer Treatment Wins $2,000 at Seed Funding Pitch Competition
Veronica Garcia and Hayot Tuychiev secured $2,000 for legal fees and further research for their diagnostic tool. They were among 10 teams that earned funding for proposed startups.
11/08/2022
Dobrzykowski Promoted to Director of Walton College Healthcare Initiatives
Dobrzykowski will promote healthcare-related academic programming, research and thought leadership, and outreach and engagement.
11/08/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Retired Entrepreneurship Professor Honored With 'Legacy Award'
When Carol Reeves first began developing entrepreneurship programs, she and one other part-time person handled all the entrepreneurial activity on campus. Reeves was honored last week for the legacy of that work.
11/04/2022
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Langham
Sarah is a partner in the Fayetteville office of HoganTaylor, which is one of the largest business advisory and public accounting firms in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
11/03/2022 | By Grant Schol
Two Student Companies Join Startup Village in Downtown Fayetteville
Two startups founded by U of A students — Warrenesha Arnold and Grace Underfanger — are among the three newest companies at Startup Village, which offers free co-working space to seed-stage ventures.
11/03/2022
Faculty Spotlight: Cash Acrey
Acrey is the director of the Master of Science in Finance program, which has a social impact focus. He is also the director for the Arkansas Impact Investing initiative, which promotes investing with a purpose.
11/02/2022 | By Grant Schol
Walton College Partners With UA Rich Mountain in Turn 2 into 4 Program
The Turn 2 into 4 program will assist students transitioning from a two-year associate degree to a four-year bachelor's degree.
11/02/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced
Curt Bradbury, E. Fletcher Lord Jr., Judy R. McReynolds and Ross M. Whipple were announced as the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2023.
10/26/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Faculty Spotlight: Anne Velliquette
Anne studied here at Walton College and received her doctorate in marketing. She then left Fayetteville to teach at the The University of Utah for four years. She has been teaching at Walton College since 2014.
10/24/2022 | By Grant Schol
Study: Stock Purchases by Senators Generate Abnormal Returns for Firms
Researchers based study on public perception of politicians as unethical, having privileged information.
10/20/2022
Interested in Tech Internships and Jobs in Arkansas? Attend the Virtual Technology & Innovation Mixer
During this virtual mixer, students with a background and interest in technology will be able to take a seat at a virtual table and video chat between 5 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Register for the mixer.
10/19/2022
Firms Issue Unrelated News When SEC Disclosure Is Bad News
Researchers studied thousands of SEC mandated filings and found that firms forced to disclose bad news were more likely to announce unrelated news to distract investors.
10/18/2022
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.
10/14/2022 | By Ariel Sibley
Lofton Joins Business School DEI Collaborative Board
Dr. Barbara A. Lofton, assistant dean at Walton College, joins the Business School Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaborative board.
10/14/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Event Highlight: Fall PLN Event
The Fall 2002 SCMRC Peer-Learning Event focused on risk and resilience in the supply chain. Ash Eisa (formerly SVP of Global Sourcing, Walmart) shared his perspectives on the key principles: 1) it is imperative to know your supply chain end to end; 2) balance tradeoffs between costs and control; 3) bear spray seems expensive until you need it—buy the insurance. The principles are easy to agree with at a superficial level, implementing them requires understanding the “nuts and bolts.” To this end, Eisa led a panel discussion with Jennifer Christy (Sr. Director of Contract Manufacturing, Tyson), Eric McGee (EVP Highway Service, JB Hunt) and Sean Reber (Sr. Director of Global Sourcing, Walmart) to identify actionable strategies for increasing resilience.
10/14/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell
SCMRC LEAD Podcast Season 2
Check out season 2 of the SCMRC LEAD Podcast, hosted by Mike Graen, Chair of the Retail Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI), a strategic partnership initiative of the SCMRC.
10/13/2022
Event Highlight: NWA SCM Shadow Day
It was another successful Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain Management Shadow Day for the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management as nine NWA-based companies allowed students from the University of Arkansas to see what a day in the life of that company looks like.
10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: Summer PLN Event
The Summer 2022 SCMRC Peer Learning Event focused on labor issues within the supply chain. Kevin Kliesen of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank gave an assessment of overall macroeconomic conditions. Brian Fugate (University of Arkansas) engaged Kellie Black (ArcBest), Torin Martinez (P&G), and MaryEllen Kauffman (Walmart) in a panel discussion on managing workforce talent in the Post-COVID era.
10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: WISE Future Leaders Symposium
The Fourth Annual WISE Future Leader Symposium kicked off Oct. 6-7 in the Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The event, themed “A Wiser Future for Supply Chain,” celebrated female pioneers who have led the way for women in supply chain management, and many legends of the industry will be on hand.
10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event
Over 45 companies and nearly 200 students were in attendance at the Fall Walton Supply Chain Management Pre-Career Fair Networking Event on Monday, September 26.
10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell
Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Thomas
Stephanie Thomas grew up in Shelbyville, TN just outside of Nashville and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for undergrad and received her MBA there as well.
10/05/2022 | By Grant Schol
WISE Symposium Honors Supply Chain Legends and Looks to the Future
The symposium kicks off Oct. 6-7 at Walton College and will highlight WISE Legends, female supply chain management pioneers.
10/03/2022 | By Lori McLemore
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