News Archive: Sam M. Walton College of Business

Bill and LeAnn Underwood stand in the Honors College lounge at Walton College.

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.

April 17, 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.

March 27, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Molly Rapert sits in her office at Walton College.

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.

March 22, 2023 | By Grant Schol

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.

March 22, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

(l-r)Walton College alumni Ed Wilson, John W. Collins, Stormey Collins and Greg Colvin.

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.

March 17, 2023 | By Carolyn Eiler

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.

March 13, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Matt Waller at the 2019 SCM Trends Conference

U of A Teams Up With Plug and Play to Host Supply Chain Trends Conference

March 10, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Gary Peters received the Joseph Silvoso Faculty Merit Award from the American Accounting Association.

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.

March 1, 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!

February 20, 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.

February 15, 2023 | By Grant Schol

Walton College’s Rajiv Sabherwal received the award at the 2022 International Conference on Information Systems in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.

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.

February 15, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Walton College graduate students work on an MBA project.

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!

February 14, 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.

February 6, 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.

January 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.

January 24, 2023

Student-Run Business Spotlight: Nicholas Prentiss

"Venture creation and entrepreneurship has been a burning desire in me since I was a kid."

January 24, 2023 | By Grant Schol

Faculty Spotlight: Tomas Jandik

Tomas’ research has centered around social networks and how they play a part in the world of finance, showing that one’s social connections can help close business contracts and negotiations.

January 23, 2023 | By Grant Schol

Alumni Spotlight: Justin Macedo

"My encouragement that I would give to aspiring business owners is this: you can do it. If you are currently employed, you can begin to think like an owner and own your role."

January 12, 2023 | By Grant Schol

Steiger-Muck Named Senior Director of Walton College Career Services

In this role, she will led a team of professionals to motivate and coach students to help prepare them for careers and student internships.

January 11, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

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.

January 11, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Richardson Joins the Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group

Vernon Richardson joins the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group.

December 15, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Mervin Jebaraj speaks about regional economic trends.

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.

December 12, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

The class, pictured above, took top honors in the 2022 CMT Association Investment Challenge, an international investment competition.

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.

December 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Cindy Moehring Focuses on Business Integrity for Students at UA

Arkansas Business interviews Cindy Moehring in its Executive Q&A series.

December 6, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Dean Emeritus Stanley “Stan” D. Smith, circa 1989

Stanley D. Smith: In Memoriam

Dean Emeritus Stan Smith passed away Nov. 21, 2022, in Deland, Fla. He served as dean of the College of Business Administration from 1989 - 1992.

November 30, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Old Main at U of A Fayetteville, Arkansas Campus; Credit: Russell A. Cothren

U of A Earns National Recognition for Graduate Entrepreneurship Program

The U of A has been recognized by The Princeton Review as having one of the top graduate entrepreneurship programs in the country, making it one only four SEC universities to earn such distinction.

November 17, 2022

Beta Alpha Psi: An Organization that Counts

In October, the chapter organized and facilitated a food drive to benefit those in need in Northwest Arkansas.

November 15, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Veronica Garcia, left, and Hayot Tuychiev answer questions about their company, Gene MassID, following their pitch at the Seed Funding Pitch Competition; Credit: Brandon Howard

Startup Focused on Brain Cancer Treatment Wins $2,000 at Seed Funding Pitch Competition

Veronica Garcia and Hayot Tuychiev secured $2,000 for legal fees and further research for their diagnostic tool. They were among 10 teams that earned funding for proposed startups.

November 8, 2022

Dobrzykowski Promoted to Director of Walton College Healthcare Initiatives

Dobrzykowski will promote healthcare-related academic programming, research and thought leadership, and outreach and engagement.

November 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Carol Reeves received the Legacy Award in Las Vegas, Nevada, from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers; Credit: Radioactive Productions

Retired Entrepreneurship Professor Honored With 'Legacy Award'

When Carol Reeves first began developing entrepreneurship programs, she and one other part-time person handled all the entrepreneurial activity on campus. Reeves was honored last week for the legacy of that work.

November 4, 2022

Startup Village sign; Credit: Raleigh Woods

Two Student Companies Join Startup Village in Downtown Fayetteville

Two startups founded by U of A students — Warrenesha Arnold and Grace Underfanger — are among the three newest companies at Startup Village, which offers free co-working space to seed-stage ventures.

November 3, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Langham

Sarah is a partner in the Fayetteville office of HoganTaylor, which is one of the largest business advisory and public accounting firms in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

November 3, 2022 | By Grant Schol

Faculty Spotlight: Cash Acrey

Acrey is the director of the Master of Science in Finance program, which has a social impact focus. He is also the director for the Arkansas Impact Investing initiative, which promotes investing with a purpose.

November 2, 2022 | By Grant Schol

Walton College Partners With UA Rich Mountain in Turn 2 into 4 Program

The Turn 2 into 4 program will assist students transitioning from a two-year associate degree to a four-year bachelor's degree.

November 2, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced

Curt Bradbury, E. Fletcher Lord Jr., Judy R. McReynolds and Ross M. Whipple were announced as the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2023.

October 26, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Faculty Spotlight: Anne Velliquette

Anne studied here at Walton College and received her doctorate in marketing. She then left Fayetteville to teach at the The University of Utah for four years. She has been teaching at Walton College since 2014.

October 24, 2022 | By Grant Schol

Study: Stock Purchases by Senators Generate Abnormal Returns for Firms

Researchers based study on public perception of politicians as unethical, having privileged information.

October 20, 2022

Attend the Virtual Technology & Innovation Mixer Thursday, Oct. 27.

Interested in Tech Internships and Jobs in Arkansas? Attend the Virtual Technology & Innovation Mixer

During this virtual mixer, students with a background and interest in technology will be able to take a seat at a virtual table and video chat between 5 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Register for the mixer.

October 19, 2022

Firms Issue Unrelated News When SEC Disclosure Is Bad News

Researchers studied thousands of SEC mandated filings and found that firms forced to disclose bad news were more likely to announce unrelated news to distract investors.

October 18, 2022

Dr. Barbara A. Lofton, assistant dean at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, joins the Business School Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaborative board. Photo by Sandra Birchfield-Cox.

Lofton Joins Business School DEI Collaborative Board

Dr. Barbara A. Lofton, assistant dean at Walton College, joins the Business School Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaborative board.

October 14, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

MBA students mentor Springdale High students. 2022.

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.

October 14, 2022 | By Ariel Sibley

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.

October 5, 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.

October 3, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Group of students with food pantry items

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

October 3, 2022 | By Grant Schol

A biker riding on a Northwest Arkansas trail. Photo by Michael Gjellum.

Walton College Launches Master of Science in Product Innovation Program

The degree targets recent graduates and mid-career professionals who want to develop skills to launch products in a startup or innovative environment.

September 29, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Walton College announces the Robert L. Shoptaw Master of Healthcare Business Analytics Program.

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.

September 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.

September 27, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Katie Terrell sitting at her desk in her office

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.

September 22, 2022 | By Grant Schol

Mervin Jebaraj, director for the Center for Business and Economic Research, will highlight the latest economic data and financial news influencing local, state and national businesses.

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.

September 21, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame Highlights

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.

September 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.

September 19, 2022

Raja Kali in his office sitting at his desk

Faculty Spotlight: Raja Kali

September 15, 2022 | By Grant Schol

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

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.

September 14, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Seed Arkansas Summit; Credit: Cari Humphry

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.

September 12, 2022

Values Driven Authentic Leaders Book Cover

'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,

August 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.

August 25, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Description/Caption: (L-R) Adam Stoverink, Bridgett Skeirik, Anna Snodgrass, Cornelia Swardh, Peyton Boxberger and Cindy Moehring celebrate the placement of Montay Coffee in several Northwest Arkansas Walmart locations.

The Business of Being Ethical

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

August 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!

August 18, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

J.B. Hunt and U of A Announce Collaboration and Department of Supply Chain Naming, Thursday, August 11, 2022

J.B. Hunt, U of A Collaboration Focuses on Future of Supply Chain

Department is renamed J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.

August 11, 2022

Laura Cate; Sam M. Walton College of Business

Next Steps with Laura Cate

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

August 10, 2022

Judith Anne Garretson Folse, Department of Marketing

Folse Joins Walton as Department of Marketing Chair

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

August 7, 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.

July 19, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

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.

July 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Callander and Cummings Recognized with Schulze Publication Award

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

July 8, 2022

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.

July 6, 2022

Smart Helicopter on landing pad; Credit: Jared Sorrells, 4media group