Division of Student Affairs Presents Two Students the Henry Woods Leadership Award
The Division of Student Affairs has awarded two graduating seniors with the Henry Woods Leadership Award.
11/15/2024 | By Scott Flanagin
Most Recent News
Two Students Named Finalists for World-Renowned Scholarships
Isaac Hampton, a 2022 graduate of the Sam M. Walton College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in International Business and a minor in Mandarin was named a finalist for the Schwarzman Scholarship.
11/15/2024 | By Suzanne McCray
U of A Entrepreneurship Grad Program Ranked Top 25 by Princeton Review
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has been ranked No. 22 by the Princeton Review's 2025 Top 50 Entrepreneurship Graduate Programs.
11/14/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Student Spotlight: Kendall Jasper
Meet senior Kendall Jasper! Kendall is a Marketing major with a Business Analytics minor from Fayetteville.
11/14/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Walton College Names Seminar Series in Honor of Mary Ann Greenwood
“She commanded any room with respect and poise, building a successful firm of the highest standard. Her business acumen only came second to her love for Arkansas."
11/08/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Collaborative Disruption: The Walmart and P&G Partnership that Changed Retail Forever
The book "Collaborative Disruption" explores how strategic collaborations can reshape customer-supplier relationships within the consumer packaged-goods sector and beyond.
11/07/2024 | By Ryan Sheets
Walton College Researchers Ranked Top 2% in the World by Elsevier
Seven distinguished faculty members at the Sam M. Walton College of Business have been recognized among the top 2 percent of scientists globally in Elsevier's latest 2024 rankings.
11/06/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Student Spotlight: Tanisha Singh
Meet Tanisha Singh! Tanisha is from Long Island, NY, and is a marketing major with a minor in business analytics. She is involved on campus with the Walton College Student Marketing Advisory Board, Resident Interhall Congress, and is a Conference Ambassador. She is also a part of the Venture Innovation Program, where she is interning with Candles by Whitney.
10/31/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Walton Professor Publishes Book on Supply Chain Innovators
In The Making of the Supply Chain: How Five CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Famers Shaped the Industry, Remko van Hoek explores how the innovations of five pioneers in the discipline reshaped the ways we obtain our products and services and the role that supply chains play in business and the world around us.
10/30/2024 | By Ryan Sheets
Student Spotlight: Sam Butler
Meet Senior Sam Butler. Sam is from Olathe, Kansas and is majoring in Financial Analytics with a minor in Legal Studies. On campus, he has been involved as the president of Kappa Alpha Order, a part of Model UN, in the Venture Internship Program, a member of SAKE, and more.
10/21/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Alumnus Travis Kulpa Receives Doctoral Dissertation Award by CSCMP
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals recently recognized U of A supply chain management faculty, students and alumni.
10/16/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Student Spotlight: Isabelle Artnak
Meet Senior, Isabelle Artnak! Isabelle is a Supply Chain Management major and Finance minor from Plano, Texas.
10/07/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
28 Students Inducted Into Sigma Chi Mu Tau Honors Society
"We are excited to add these students to the premier supply chain management honors society in the world."
09/30/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Walton, Engineering Students Collaborate at Freshmen Innovation Experience
The idea, known as Fay-Day, was conceived during the Converge: Freshmen Innovation Experience, which paired students from the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the College of Engineering.
09/16/2024 | By Brandon Howard
Fleischer Scholars Program: Inspiring Tomorrow's Business Leaders
Over five days, senior high school students explored business career paths, enhanced their critical thinking and communication skills, gained knowledge about attending the U of A and networked with business leaders in the NWA community.
08/26/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Paul Cronan: Celebrating 45 Years of Distinguished Service
Retirement Celebration Set for Aug. 22: Dr. Paul Cronan is a beloved member of the Information Systems faculty and of the extended Walton College.
08/19/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Sydney Dunavant: From Biology to Business
Sydney was drawn to Walton's MBA Program for several reasons: location, leadership and the overall requirements.
08/14/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Professor Awarded Walmart Lectureship in Retailing
Molly Rapert, an esteemed marketing professor at the University of Arkansas, has been awarded the prestigious Walmart Lectureship in Retailing within the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
08/12/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Student Spotlight: Brooks Richardson
Meet Brooks Richardson, an incoming senior at Walton College. Discover how he secured his competitive internship, his leadership insights as President of ASCA, and his valuable advice for freshman students.
08/05/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Student Spotlight: Katherine Warstler
Katherine earned an Outstanding Student Award from the Walton College Management Department and was named a Senior of Significance by the Arkansas Alumni Association.
07/24/2024 | By Hailey Wilson Lindsey
Isabelle Artnak Selected as 2024 Ali Arguello Service Recipient
Isabelle "Izzy" Artnak, an honors student at the U of A, is the recipient of this year's Ali Arguello Service Award.
07/23/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Amber Young: Finding the Humanity in Information Systems
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to blur the lines between what’s human and what’s a machine, Young stresses the importance of maintaining a clear distinction between people and objects. "I am concerned about what we might lose if we fail to distinguish between humans and objects," she notes.
07/22/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Natalie Cypert Roberts: Nurse. Mom. Student.
Natalie Cypert Roberts is pursuing a Master of Healthcare Business Analytics at Walton College's Graduate School of Business.
07/19/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Student Spotlight: Katie Bailey
Katie gained more than knowledge of accounting processes when she earned an online degree.
07/12/2024
ProPika: The Entrepreneurial Side to Agricultural Waste
Nhiem Cao and Angel Treat, students in the Master of Science in Product Innovation program, want to make the world “cleaner, greener, greater” through their jet fuel startup company ProPika.
07/12/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Rob McEver: An Engineer Impacting Walton College’s Marketing Students
"I am really passionate about my students. I seek to serve them as a coach and mentor with the goal of helping them be successful in life."
07/10/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Power to Lead Philanthropic Initiatives for Walton College
Mark Power has been named assistant dean for philanthropy in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, effective July 8.
07/01/2024 | By Jerra Toms
Supply Chain Management Programs Top Ranked Again
Gartner has named Walton College's supply chain management undergrad and grad programs as one No. 1 and No. 2 in North America.
06/27/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Vernon Richardson Awarded Outstanding Educator by American Accounting Association
"It's an honor to be recognized for my lifetime commitment to students. Adding a small portion to their unlimited potential is what we all try to do in academe."
06/24/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Non-Profit Awards Supply Chain Students AWESOME Award
Katherine Thomas and Tessa Freberg, seniors in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, have been recognized as 2024 Excellence in Education Scholars by the national non-profit AWESOME (Achieving Women's Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education).
06/24/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Study Shows Sustainability Advantage for Omnichannel Retailers
Rod Thomas and co-authors Remko Van Hoek and Travis Tokar, discussed these findings in a Harvard Business Review article published last month.
06/19/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Working Professionals: Join Walton College for EMBA Preview Day on June 15
Learn more about the Executive MBA program. Register now!
06/12/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Student Spotlight: Kendall Jasper
Kendall Jasper, a marketing & business analytics student at Walton College, earned the top prize at Demo Day, the capstone event of the semester in the McMillon Innovation Studio.
06/03/2024 | By Kendall Jasper
Sales Competition Spotlight: Bella Steketee
The competition brings together students who make pitches judged by real buyers and sellers from various industries.
05/30/2024
Information Systems Part-Time Graduate Programs Information Session June 6
Join the Department of Information Systems to learn about its professional, part-time graduate programs on Thursday, June 6, at noon in an online information session.
05/29/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Prototyping and Design: Turning Imaginative Ideas into Innovative Products
Graduate students (l-r) Seth Baker and Morgan Reese present their solutions for more comfortable biking helmets in the Principles of Product Design and Prototyping (SEVI 5443) class, a component in the Master of Science in Product Innovation program.
05/29/2024 | By Lori McLemore
U of A Biofuel Startup Wins $20,000 at National Competition
ProPika was formed in the U of A Office of Entrepreneurship's New Venture Development courses, an intensive, incubator-like sequence that helps students develop the knowledge and skills to bring new innovations to society
05/23/2024 | By Brandon Howard
Cronan, Goforth, Reigh Win 2024 Geren-Koski Awards
Awards are given to faculty and staff members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to graduate education.
04/29/2024
PetSmart CEO J.K. Symancyk to Speak at Walton College Commencement
The ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Bud Walton Arena.
04/29/2024 | By Jerra Toms
U of A Startups Win Over $50,000 in Prize Money at Arkansas Governor's Cup
The team emerged from the Walton College Master of Science in Product Innovation program, which develops the skills to create, launch and manage products in the context of a startup or industry environment.
04/29/2024
Former Walmart EVP Joe Metzger Joins U of A Supply Chain Management Faculty
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.
04/05/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Jim Goodlander Retirement Celebration Set for March 29
Goodlander never stopped innovating and advancing, He began his career with analog tape, and is retiring in the time of AI.
03/28/2024 | By Meghan Perry
#MyPathToSeniorWalk: Lizbeth Hernandez Finds Her Footing
Lizbeth Hernandez believes students should take advantage of the opportunities they are given.
03/01/2024
Professor Mary Lacity Receives 2024 SEC Faculty Achievement Award
This honor is a testament to her unwavering commitment to research excellence and her dedication to our students' success.
02/26/2024
Students in Marketing Class Compete With Ideas to Draw Gen Z to Graduate Hotels
Graduate Hotels worked with three Integrated Marketing classes, asking students to analyze a problem and suggest workable solutions.
01/24/2024 | By Lori McLemore
Spotlights
Student Spotlight: Kendall Jasper
Meet senior Kendall Jasper! Kendall is a Marketing major with a Business Analytics minor from Fayetteville.
11/14/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Student Spotlight: Tanisha Singh
Meet Tanisha Singh! Tanisha is from Long Island, NY, and is a marketing major with a minor in business analytics. She is involved on campus with the Walton College Student Marketing Advisory Board, Resident Interhall Congress, and is a Conference Ambassador. She is also a part of the Venture Innovation Program, where she is interning with Candles by Whitney.
10/31/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Student Spotlight: Sam Butler
Meet Senior Sam Butler. Sam is from Olathe, Kansas and is majoring in Financial Analytics with a minor in Legal Studies. On campus, he has been involved as the president of Kappa Alpha Order, a part of Model UN, in the Venture Internship Program, a member of SAKE, and more.
10/21/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Student Spotlight: Isabelle Artnak
Meet Senior, Isabelle Artnak! Isabelle is a Supply Chain Management major and Finance minor from Plano, Texas.
10/07/2024 | By Camryn Sexton
Student Spotlight: Katherine Warstler
Katherine earned an Outstanding Student Award from the Walton College Management Department and was named a Senior of Significance by the Arkansas Alumni Association.
07/24/2024 | By Hailey Wilson Lindsey
Student Spotlight: Katie Bailey
Katie gained more than knowledge of accounting processes when she earned an online degree.
07/12/2024
Rob McEver: An Engineer Impacting Walton College’s Marketing Students
"I am really passionate about my students. I seek to serve them as a coach and mentor with the goal of helping them be successful in life."
07/10/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Sales Competition Spotlight: Bella Steketee
The competition brings together students who make pitches judged by real buyers and sellers from various industries.
05/30/2024
#MyPathToSeniorWalk: Lizbeth Hernandez Finds Her Footing
Lizbeth Hernandez believes students should take advantage of the opportunities they are given.
03/01/2024
Shaila Miranda: From Dogs to Hogs
Meet Shaila Miranda, the new chair for the Department of Information Systems.
08/28/2023 | 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.
02/15/2023 | By Grant Schol
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.
01/30/2023 | By John Callahan
Student-Run Business Spotlight: Nicholas Prentiss
"Venture creation and entrepreneurship has been a burning desire in me since I was a kid."
01/24/2023 | 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.
01/23/2023 | 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."
01/12/2023 | By Grant Schol
Student Spotlight: Colton Hinrichs
After starting the Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics program, Colton Hinrichs has already received a job promotion and is in line for another when he graduates this spring.
01/03/2023
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.
11/03/2022 | 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.
11/02/2022 | By Grant Schol
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.
10/24/2022 | By Grant Schol
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