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
NEWS
Most Recent News
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
Accreditation Extended for Walton College and Department of Accounting
AACSB accreditation is a reflection of the national prominence of our accounting faculty, our commitment to students, and the faculty’s team-focused approached to fulfilling our mission.
03/15/2022
Register Now for Grad School Fair on Thursday
The Sam M. Walton College of Business is hosting the Walton Grad School Fair from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in Williard J. Walker Hall 203.
03/08/2022
Walton College Boasts Top Researchers According to Research.com
These rankings reflect the influence that our top scholars have in shaping business research around the world. This demonstrates that our most accomplished researchers are true thought leaders.
03/01/2022
Study: Agreeableness a Helpful Trait for General Success in Life
After examining the effect of “Big Five” personality traits in many kinds of occupations, researchers focus on one trait helpful to general life success.
03/01/2022
Registration Open for University of Arkansas RZRblock Hackathon
The RZRblock Hackathon, a free, month-long competition open to students or anyone interested in learning about blockchain technology, kicks off Friday, March 4.
02/10/2022
Priority Application Deadline Is Feb. 15 for MBA Programs Admissions and Scholarships
Priority applicants receive first consideration for Walton MBA funding opportunities.
02/01/2022
Register Now for Ethical Artificial Intelligence Speaker Series
The Business Integrity Leadership Initiative will host three guest speakers this spring, all of whom are experts in emerging technology.
01/27/2022
UA group focuses on impact investing
The finance department of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas recently launched an initiative that’s expected to accelerate impact investing in Arkansas.
01/26/2022
Award Honoring Paul Cronan Established by Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Photo Submitted. Paul Cronan, Department of Information Systems. An award recognizing Paul Cronan, a co-founder of the Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center, was recently created. The award, "The Paul Cronan Technology Teaching Excellence Award"
01/21/2022
Avert a Blood Crisis. Donate Blood Jan. 25 – 26.
Walton College is hosting a blood drive Jan. 25 and 26, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., in Willard J. Walker Hall, room 216. All blood types are needed; appointments are not necessary.
01/20/2022
Trucking Accidents Up After Electronic Logging Device Mandate, Study Finds
Researchers examined compliance rates, number of accidents and unsafe driving infractions before and after the mandate took effect.
12/16/2021
Rongers Named Director of Development for Walton College
“With Erin’s extensive background in development, she was a natural choice for this role,” said Matt Waller, dean of the Walton College. “I have full confidence in Erin as a leader and ambassador for our college.”
12/16/2021
Economists to Discuss 2022 Outlook at 28th Business Forecast Luncheon
The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Rogers Convention Center. Register now.
12/08/2021
Jackson and Engskov Donate Barron’s Subscriptions to Walton College
For the third consecutive year, alumni Douglas Jackson Jr. and John Engskov are providing free online subscriptions to Barron’s financial magazine to Walton College students, faculty and staff.
12/06/2021
Shellhammer to Lead Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program
The Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program is a multi-level engagement platform that helps grow early-stage companies from idea to launch with in-depth support.
11/30/2021
Event Highlight: Walton SCM Showcase
The reimagined format of this event will feature project presentations, an industry address, and a student panel discussion showcasing the value of industry integration within our program.
11/17/2021
Walton Student Success Hosts Sales Competition
Winners were (l-r) 1st Place Winner – Helen Woodham, 2nd Place Winner – Jacob Young, and 3rd Place Winner – Karsyn Robinson.
11/16/2021
Event Recap: Third Annual Emerging Research Symposium
This event is a one-of-a-kind program that brings industry together with the faculty of the Walton Supply Chain program to learn about current and ongoing research being pursued.
11/16/2021
Walton College of Business Sales Competition
Madison Martin, Brady McGinely, Faith Norton, Karsyn Robinson, Helen Woodham and Jacob Young advanced to the final round of the competition, and Helen Woodham finished first.
11/15/2021
Alford, Lyster and Foster Named Presenter of the Year Finalists by Walton College
Walton College students (l-r) Luke Lyster (2nd), Avery Alford (1st) and Sydney Foster (3rd) placed in the Presenter of the Year Competition.
11/15/2021
Barbara Lofton Receives John H. Johnson Humanitarian Award
"She has worked 25 years at Walton, encouraging a multitude of students and helping them find their way."
11/09/2021
Family Bond and Shared University Experience Inspire New Scholarship
The Sherry Wood and Wood Kaufman Endowed Scholarship will specifically assist freshmen finance majors, thanks to their $500,000 gift.
11/04/2021
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Named
Peggy Clark, George Gleason, Tom Faust and Ginger Graham have been selected to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame as the class of 2022.
11/02/2021
Let’s Talk Diversity: Moving from Inequity and Inclusion to Action
Register now to hear guest speaker Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, via Zoom.
11/01/2021
Walton College’s Jason Campbell to Retire
Jason Campbell, director of human resources for the Sam M. Walton College of Business, will retire on Oct. 31 after 20 years of service to the U of A.
10/26/2021
Allred Selected as Walton College Employee of the Quarter
Stacy Allred, graphic designer in the Graduate School of Business, has been named employee of the first quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
10/26/2021
Online Mapping Tool to Accelerate Access to Critical Data on Agriculture Commodity Supply Chains
The Sustainability Consortium's will convert its existing manually-operated commodity mapping tool into a self-guided resource to increase the number of companies that can access commodity data points.
10/25/2021
Entrepreneur Phil Libin and Walton Dean Matthew Waller to Lead Honors College Forum: Out of Office
Honors students from a wide range of disciplines will study the future of work in an Honors College Forum, Out of Office, led by entrepreneur Phil Libin and Matthew Waller, dean of Walton College. Apply by Oct. 29.
10/22/2021
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