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Student Spotlight: Leslie Traweek

Leslie is a current student in the Master of Science in Healthcare Business Analytics program. She earned her Bachelor’s from the Walton College in Information Systems.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Alumni Spotlight: Macy Wheeler

Meet Macy Wheeler, M.S., a 2024 Walton College graduate with a Master of Science in Marketing, and a 2023 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing. She is now building her career as a Management Consulting Analyst at Accenture, based in Bentonville.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Alumni Spotlight: Stratton Carroll

Stratton is a Healthcare Data Analyst for Heartland Whole Health Institute, a non-profit organization in Bentonville whose mission is to lower costs, improve quality, and broaden access to health care in the Heartland.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Alumni Spotlight: Mark Todd

Mark Todd, MBA’s experience at the Walton College opened the door to new opportunities and set him on a path toward a successful career in finance. He graduated in 2025 and now works as a Senior Financial Analyst at Tyson Foods in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Meet Josh Koelker, Master of Information Systems '25

“A strong emphasis on IT management has also been a game-changer. During my first year as a professional student, I gained skills that helped me excel in my current role. By my second year, I was learning tools and strategies to elevate my career to the next level.”

06/05/2025 | By Lori McLemore

U of A Collaborates to Optimize Research

Faculty members from the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Engineering and Sam M. Walton College of Business discuss research collaboration across campus.

05/08/2025 | By Lori McLemore

Podcast Explores Uses and Limits of AI

On the latest Short Talks from the Hill podcast, Varun Grover, a Distinguished Professor of information systems in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, studies the impact of technology on people, companies and society. And he has thought a lot about AI in research papers, editorials and a regular series of philosophical posts on LinkedIn.

05/06/2025 | By Varun Grover

Alan Ellstrand Retirement Celebration Set for April 25

The U of A community is invited to celebrate Alan Ellstrand's distinguished 25-year career on Friday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Willard J. Walker Hall 203 (Hembree Room) for an afternoon of celebratory toasts, collegiate camaraderie and heartfelt farewells.

04/21/2025 | By Meghan Perry

Spotlights

Student Spotlight: Leslie Traweek

Leslie is a current student in the Master of Science in Healthcare Business Analytics program. She earned her Bachelor’s from the Walton College in Information Systems.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Alumni Spotlight: Stratton Carroll

Stratton is a Healthcare Data Analyst for Heartland Whole Health Institute, a non-profit organization in Bentonville whose mission is to lower costs, improve quality, and broaden access to health care in the Heartland.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Alumni Spotlight: Macy Wheeler

Meet Macy Wheeler, M.S., a 2024 Walton College graduate with a Master of Science in Marketing, and a 2023 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing. She is now building her career as a Management Consulting Analyst at Accenture, based in Bentonville.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Alumni Spotlight: Mark Todd

Mark Todd, MBA’s experience at the Walton College opened the door to new opportunities and set him on a path toward a successful career in finance. He graduated in 2025 and now works as a Senior Financial Analyst at Tyson Foods in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

09/10/2025 | By Hannah Dryden

Student Spotlight: Nick Kendall

Meet Nick Kendall, a senior finance major from Dallas, Texas! During his time at Walton College, Nick has been an active member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Walton Finance Club, Walton Real Estate Club, and Walton Investment Club.

02/26/2025 | By Sydney Ford

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