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

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

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: 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: 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: 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

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

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

Walton Students Create 'Hungry Hog Box' to Support On-Campus Food Pantry

10/03/2022 | By Grant Schol

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.

09/28/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Anniversary of The (SCM) Sign

Brian Fugate's kids wanted to see The Paul Finebaum Show before the big game between the Razorbacks and the Longhorns. They had to get creative.

09/27/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Faculty Spotlight: Katie Terrell

Katie has gone from working retail to teaching English abroad to corporate business analytics and is now an award-winning faculty and author of an academic textbook.

09/22/2022 | By Grant Schol

State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Business Analysis Set for Oct. 27

Mervin Jebaraj will discuss economic data and housing affordability compared to peer regions and the nation.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 7:43:59 AM PDT | By Lori McLemore

CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame Expands its Service to the Supply Chain Profession: Exhibit Highlights

In the past several months the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame has been busy and looks to be set for even busier times both in terms of exhibits and meetings and events.

09/19/2022 | By Remko Van Hoek

Molly Rapert Recognized at September's Cordes Chair Event by the TFSC

Molly Rapert, an associate professor of marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, was recognized as the September 2022 Cordes Chair.

09/19/2022

Faculty Spotlight: Raja Kali

“Economics is everywhere and everywhere there is economics”

09/15/2022 | By Grant Schol

Richardson, Teeter and Terrell Receive Accounting Education Award

The American Accounting Association presented the 2022 Innovation in Accounting Education Award to Vernon J. Richardson, Ryan Teeter and Katie L. Terrell.

09/14/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Dates Announced for Annual Trends in Supply Chain Management Conference

A hallmark event of the Supply Chain Management Research Center, bringing together 250+ national attendees to explore the latest trends and topics within the industry.

09/13/2022

U of A to Gather State Leaders in Northwest Arkansas for SEED Arkansas Summit

Arkansas educators, business leaders and civic leadership will converge on downtown Fayetteville in October for the SEED Arkansas Summit, a gathering to empower entrepreneurs across Arkansas.

09/12/2022

'Values-Driven Authentic Leadership' Shares Essential Lessons From Leaders

A new book co-authored by Andrew Braham, John English and Matt Waller answers the question,

08/29/2022

Register for Business Integrity Program Focused on Speaking Up

The fall Let’s Talk program will focus on speaking up when something seems wrong. Students, faculty, staff and the public are welcome.

08/25/2022 | By Lori McLemore

The Business of Being Ethical

The Walton MBA Class of 2022 was challenged to “do something good.” They met the challenge head on.

08/19/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Walton College Hosts Block Party on Tuesday

Find free food and a truck simulator noon to 2 p.m. on the plaza!

08/18/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Next Steps with Laura Cate

Laura joined Dean Waller's team as chief of staff on July 1.

08/10/2022

Folse Joins Walton as Department of Marketing Chair

After 22 years, Judith Anne Garretson Folse returns to Walton College.

08/07/2022

Walton College’s Supply Chain Graduate Program Ranked No. 2 In North America

Gartner’s rankings validate our dedication to program relevance and industry engagement.

07/19/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Financial Analysis Class Takes Top Honors in Investment Competition

The Technical Analysis and Trading finance honors colloquium class received high honors in the 2022 CMT Association, Inc. Investment Challenge.

07/16/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Callander and Cummings Recognized with Schulze Publication Award

The authors explore how to bridge the gap between art and business.

07/08/2022

Eight U of A Students Receive Tjuana Byrd Summer STEAM Internships

The internship program was designed to encourage women of color to seek STEAM jobs, an area where they are typically under-represented.

07/08/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Smith Receives AACSRE Emerging Fellowship for Signage Research

The Academic Advisory Council for Signage Research and Education announced that Leah Smith, assistant professor of marketing in the Walton College, will receive an Emerging Fellows award of $10,000 to examine the effects of sensational spelling in on-premise signage and branding.

07/06/2022

Grant to Develop Roadmap for Smart Mobility Initiatives

A new planning grant will help the U of A become the preeminent university in smart mobility.

07/05/2022

Morgan Selected as Walton College Employee of the Third Quarter

Andrea Morgan, administrative support supervisor in the Department of Information Systems, is the employee of the third quarter. Congratulations Andrea!

07/04/2022

After 30 Years, Renee Clay Retires from Walton College

Renee Clay, director for career services and student programs in Walton Career Services, retires from the Walton College of Business after 30 years.

06/27/2022 | By Lori McLemore

Prestigious Boyer Fellowship Increases Award

The fellowship is increasing its award to $20,500 annually, the largest honors fellowship annual award on the University of Arkansas campus.

06/23/2022

Walton College Hosts Behavioral Operations Conference

The Sam M. Walton College of Business hosting the 15th Annual Behavioral Operations Conference June 13-15 in the Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development at the University of Arkansas.

06/13/2022

Jeff Pratt Joins Walton College Development Team

Pratt has been named the associate director of development for Walton College effective June 8.

06/08/2022

Walton’s Supply Chain Management Program Ranked No. 1 Again

Arkansas’ program remained the top program from Gartner’s previous rankings in 2020.

06/07/2022

Walton College's Tyson Center Changes Name to Better Align with Mission

The Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has announced that it will now be known as the Tyson Center for Faith-Friendly Workplaces.

06/02/2022

COVID Vaccine Efficacy Results Influenced by Vaccine Trial Locations

The findings have important implications for shaping public policy, patient care and individual choices.

05/25/2022

Santi’s Spirit of Giving

He was a son, brother, friend and inspiration…missed but never ever forgotten.

05/25/2022

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!

05/23/2022

Outstanding Alumni, Students Recognized at Walton Celebration

Three alumni and over 90 students were honored for outstanding achievement in the classroom, in business and in their communities.

05/19/2022

Largest Cohort of McMillon Studio Teams Reveal Prototypes, Learnings at Spring 2022 Demo Day

The teams harnessed human-centered design principles to tackle myriad problems in the community that were identified through partnerships with local industry, non-profits and across campus.

05/16/2022

Gaduh Named Research Associate for National Bureau of Economic Research

Gaduh earned a doctorate in economics from the University of Southern California, a master’s in economics from Cambridge University and bachelor’s in computer science from University of California at Berkeley.

05/12/2022