Kern Selected as Walton College Employee of the Fourth Quarter
Jamie Kern, director in the Graduate School of Business, has been named employee of the fourth quarter of 2022-2023 academic year.
09/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Most Recent News
Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement to Debut at the University of Arkansas
The Supply Chain Hall of Fame will host a new museum championing procurement’s past, present and future.
09/11/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College and American Bankers Association Advance Future of Banking
Banking leaders met at Walton College at 2nd & Main in downtown Little Rock to discuss challenging issues facing the banking industry in Arkansas.
09/07/2023 | By Faith Raun
Study Abroad: Indonesia
Jordan Rogers, an MBA candidate, reflects on his two-week study abroad program to Indonesia, a highlight of the Walton MBA Global Business class.
09/06/2023 | By Jordan Rogers
The Business of Outdoor Recreation: Earn a Micro-Certificate
Love biking, camping, fishing or hiking? Earn an Outdoor Products and Services Micro-Certificate to learn the business side of outdoor recreation.
09/06/2023 | By Lori McLemore
In Memoriam: Lloyd Seaton Jr.
Lloyd Seaton Jr., former dean of the College of Business Administration, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Fayetteville. He was 94 years old.
09/05/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Shaila Miranda: From Dogs to Hogs
Meet Shaila Miranda, the new chair for the Department of Information Systems.
08/28/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Students: Dream Big with P&G and Walmart
Students, join us for the Always Dreaming speaking event featuring female business leaders on Tuesday, August 29, from 6 – 8 p.m. in WJWH 218.
08/25/2023
Three Department Chairs Announced for Walton College
Jonathan Shipman, Shaila Miranda and Alexey Malakhov are Walton College’s department chairs for the accounting, information systems and finance departments.
08/25/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Hosts Block Party on Monday
The Sam M. Walton College of Business will host its 31th annual Block Party, complete with hot dogs, pizza, drinks and more on Monday, August 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Shollmier Plaza!
08/22/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Brent Williams Begins New Role as Interim Dean for Walton College
On August 14, Williams will switch roles and begin to serve Walton College as the interim dean.
08/07/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Peters Named Senior Associate Dean for Walton College
Gary F. Peters, chair of the William Dillard Department of Accounting, was named the senior associate dean for Walton College.
07/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Ice Cream, Activism and Business Revenue
SEVI's Jake Grandy and his co-researcher Shon Hiatt look at activism and how it effects government regulators and industry.
07/05/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Hosts Business and Technology Summer Camps
The Dr. Barbara A. Lofton Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted high school students through Business Leadership Academy and Technology Awareness Program camps.
06/28/2023
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Class of 2024
Nominate successful Arkansans who have contributed to their industry, community and state for the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame by August 1.
06/26/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Cuellar and Lamichhane Awarded Ostrom Fellowship
Miguel Cuellar and Kushal Lamichhane have been awarded Elinor Ostrom Fellowships from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
06/21/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Diversity and Inclusion Champion Barbara A. Lofton to Retire
Drop by to wish Lofton a fond farewell on Monday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m. in Willard J. Walker Hall (WJWH) Room 203. Please reply if you plan to attend.
06/19/2023 | By Lori McLemore
New Report Shows Health and Economic Benefits of Biking in NWA
The Center for Business and Economic Research found the biking industry generated $159 million in total economic impacts in Northwest Arkansas in 2022.
06/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Seniors Receive AWESOME Scholarship
Rachel Spencer, a senior studying supply chain management, and Lily Raccasi, a senior majoring in international business with a supply chain concentration, were selected as AWESOME 2023 Excellence in Education Scholars.
05/15/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Walton College Alumni, Students Recognized at Awards Celebration
Outstanding students and alumni were honored for their values, talent, achievement and hard work.
05/08/2023 | By Lori McLemore
With the Boyers, Philanthropy Goes Beyond Academics
Walton College welcomed past, current and future Boyer Fellowship recipients at a luncheon, giving them the opportunity to reconnect.
05/05/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty
Dean Matt Waller presented faculty awards for the 2022-23 academic year.
05/05/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Mervin Jebaraj Reports on Economic Trends at Business Analysis on June 8
The Center for Business and Economic Research will focus on the NWA economy and the region’s immediate and long-term economic prospects.
04/25/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Information Session: So You Want to Be a Lecturer
Join Walton College on May 2 to learn how to become a lecturer and share your business expertise with students.
04/24/2023 | By Lori McLemore
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.
04/24/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton Takes Three First Place Awards in Investment Competition
Walton College Portfolio Management Class students won three first-place awards at the Global Asset Management Education Forum in New York!
04/20/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Students Land Real Estate Internships
Finance students Nolan Marrs, Jack McConnell, Kane Vasquez and David Markovich participated in a real estate pitch competition and internship.
04/19/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Alumnus Bill Underwood Dies at Age 90
William “Bill” Gravely Underwood, founder of Underwoods Fine Jewelry and alumnus of the Walton College, died April 2 in Fayetteville after a brief illness.
04/17/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Schwarzkopf Selected as Walton College Employee of the First Quarter
Austin Schwarzkopf, administrative specialist III in the Undergraduate Programs Office, has been named employee of the first quarter!
04/12/2023 | 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.
03/27/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Molly Rapert Lets the Dominoes Fall into Place
If not for a series of chance encounters, a forged cover letter and a leap of faith, her life would have been very different.
03/22/2023 | By Grant Schol
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
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
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
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
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