News Archive
Metzger joins the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management with 36 years of exceptional performance at top companies, leading strategy, planning capital and automation investment.
April 5, 2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Arkansas’ program has remained the top program in Gartner’s rankings since 2020. The rankings reflect excellence in three specific areas: industry value, program scope and program size.
January 30, 2024
Hill will assist in the marketing and recruitment of students for the lucrative one-year, full-time graduate program.
January 19, 2024 | By Lori McLemore
Morph Media wins the Integrated Marketing class competition with the Graduate Hotel!
January 18, 2024 | By Lori McLemore
In November, 14 students from the U of A competed at the International Model United Nations conference and left with five top honors.
January 17, 2024 | By Lori McLemore
Two business-focused research databases with an international reach tout faculty at Walton College as some of the most cited researchers in the world.
January 11, 2024 | By Lori McLemore
The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2024, at the Rogers Convention Center. Register now.
December 12, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Vinnie Modderman, computer support specialist in the Technology Center, has been named employee of the first quarter by Walton College for the 2023-2024 academic year.
December 1, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Business and technology professionals should attend to hear about generative AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, tech ethics and more.
November 21, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Earlier this month, 145 students from eight classes participated in the college’s 2023 Sales Competition, the largest one held to date.
November 17, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The Business Communication Lab and the Department of Communication hosted the annual Presenter of the Year Competition on Nov. 7.
November 13, 2023 | By Ryan Sheets
On Friday, the Arkansas Alumni Association recognized Carol Shook and Varun Grover for their distinguished achievement.
October 26, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Guest speaker Michele Edwards will address keeping your word and maintaining business integrity at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center.
October 20, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
John Conner Jr., Gary George, Eric Jackson and Dhu Thompson were announced as the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2024.
October 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The 5th Annual WISE Future Leaders Symposium will be held Oct. 26-27 with some 135 students and faculty from 28 universities attending.
October 18, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Sherry Li, professor of economics, is the new holder of the Lewis E. Epley Jr. Professorship. Li is the second to hold this prestigious title.
October 17, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Students in accounting, finance and information systems were invited by Beta Alpha Psi to the Meet the Employers career fair on Sept. 7.
October 10, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The new graduate program, which promotes product innovation and management, launched its inaugural class on August 17.
September 25, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College ranked 25th Best Undergraduate Business Program in public colleges by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 national listing. Among public and private institutions across the country, Walton College is 38th.
September 21, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The partnership will assist students transitioning from a two-year associate degree at UA Community College at Morrilton to a four-year bachelor’s degree at the U of A.
September 21, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The supply chain students representing the U of A were Ben Blaine, Matthew Grierson, Lily Raccasi, Ella Knee and Bart Bartholomeo.
September 20, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
U of A economist Mervin Jebaraj joined by Northwest Arkansas Council to release the Annual State of the NWA Region Report.
September 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The University of Arkansas is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Learn more about the search committee and timeline.
September 15, 2023
Jamie Kern, director in the Graduate School of Business, has been named employee of the fourth quarter of 2022-2023 academic year.
September 12, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Banking leaders met at Walton College at 2nd & Main in downtown Little Rock to discuss challenging issues facing the banking industry in Arkansas.
September 7, 2023 | By Faith Raun
Lloyd Seaton Jr., former dean of the College of Business Administration, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Fayetteville. He was 94 years old.
September 5, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Meet Shaila Miranda, the new chair for the Department of Information Systems.
August 28, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Jonathan Shipman, Shaila Miranda and Alexey Malakhov are Walton College’s department chairs for the accounting, information systems and finance departments.
August 25, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
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.
August 25, 2023
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!
August 22, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
On August 14, Williams will switch roles and begin to serve Walton College as the interim dean.
August 7, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Gary F. Peters, chair of the William Dillard Department of Accounting, was named the senior associate dean for Walton College.
July 12, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
SEVI's Jake Grandy and his co-researcher Shon Hiatt look at activism and how it effects government regulators and industry.
July 5, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The Dr. Barbara A. Lofton Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted high school students through Business Leadership Academy and Technology Awareness Program camps.
June 28, 2023
Nominate successful Arkansans who have contributed to their industry, community and state for the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame by August 1.
June 26, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Miguel Cuellar and Kushal Lamichhane have been awarded Elinor Ostrom Fellowships from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
June 21, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College's Epic Books is publishing Ethereum for Business, a straightforward guide to the largest public blockchain. Order your copy now!
June 20, 2023
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.
June 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The Center for Business and Economic Research found the biking industry generated $159 million in total economic impacts in Northwest Arkansas in 2022.
June 12, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Jordan Rogers, an MBA candidate, reflects on his two-week study abroad program to Indonesia, a highlight of the Walton MBA Global Business class.
June 8, 2023 | By Jordan Rogers
![Mervin Jebaraj reports the U.S. economy remains strong. [Photo by Grant Schol.]](https://walton.uark.edu/images/blog-images/news/qba-060823-web.jpg)
At the Quarterly Business Analysis held June 8, Jebaraj reports a recession in 2023 is unlikely.
June 8, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
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.
May 15, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Outstanding students and alumni were honored for their values, talent, achievement and hard work.
May 8, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College welcomed past, current and future Boyer Fellowship recipients at a luncheon, giving them the opportunity to reconnect.
May 5, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Dean Matt Waller presented faculty awards for the 2022-23 academic year.
May 5, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
The Center for Business and Economic Research will focus on the NWA economy and the region’s immediate and long-term economic prospects.
April 25, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Join Walton College on May 2 to learn how to become a lecturer and share your business expertise with students.
April 24, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Mike Waldie received the Outstanding Staff Award from the Graduate School and International Education for excellence in graduate education.
April 24, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Portfolio Management Class students won three first-place awards at the Global Asset Management Education Forum in New York!
April 20, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
Finance students Nolan Marrs, Jack McConnell, Kane Vasquez and David Markovich participated in a real estate pitch competition and internship.
April 19, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
