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
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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
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
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
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
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
Santi’s Spirit of Giving
He was a son, brother, friend and inspiration…missed but never ever forgotten.
05/25/2022
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
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
Parnell, Fondren and Poellot Earn Collis R. Geren and Patricia R. Koski Awards
Nancy Fondren, Greg Parnell and Cheri Poellot have been named winners of the 2022 Collis R. Geren awards for excellence in graduate education.
05/04/2022
First Cohort in U of A's Outdoor Startup Incubator Graduates from the Greenhouse
In February, he entered the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, also known as GORP, a business incubator at the University of Arkansas focused on outdoor startups. ... GORP supports startups in the cohort with workshop training, team mentoring and
04/26/2022
U of A Launches Online M.S. Degree in Supply Chain Management
The online supply chain management program will begin this fall and registration is now open.
04/19/2022
Christy Slay Named Next CEO of The Sustainability Consortium
Slay will also remain TSC's current vice president, science and impact, and will work closely with the board and her leadership team.
04/15/2022
Walton College Ranked 36th in National M.B.A. Rankings by U.S. News
U.S. News lists the Walton MBA program as the 36th Best Business School among public business colleges and 64th in its combined public and private list.
04/12/2022
Conference Features Walton College Alumna and Staff
Brittany Willis (M.B.A. 2016) and Synetra Hughes will be featured at the SoulCon BIPOC Media Conference in Fayetteville.
04/04/2022
Short Talks: Wilmot Discusses Research on Personality Traits Associated With Success at Work
In this month's Short Talks from the Hill, a research podcast of the U of A Michael Wilmot, assistant professor of management, discusses two studies on the effect of personality traits and job performance.
04/04/2022
Buy, Hold or Sell: Students Compete in Stock Competition
The winners from this semester's competition are Jonathan Bass, Swapnaneel Nath and Alivia Brewer.
03/30/2022
Paul Cronan Receives ICAI Lifetime Achievement Award
Cronan was recognized for his longtime work in creating a campus culture that values academic integrity.
03/28/2022
Student Startup Teams to Compete for $110,000 Cash Prize Pool in U of A's Heartland Challenge
Twelve graduate startup teams across North America will compete this spring in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise.
03/28/2022
Garcia Contreras Recipient of Outstanding Contribution to Service Learning Teaching Award
Rogelio Garcia Contreras, teaching assistant professor and director of social innovation in Walton College, received the 2021-22 Outstanding Contribution to Service Learning Teaching Award.
03/17/2022
Walton College Research to Feature First Female Transportation Secretary
Highlighting the work of Senator Elizabeth Dole in the logistics industry; Dole was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, a role she held during Ronald Reagan’s administration.
03/17/2022
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