At the Sam M. Walton College of Business, we foster a culture of excellence and collaboration for both students and faculty. Research, education and impact are our mission's guiding pillars, with faculty spearheading innovative research and outstanding education. We inspire students to make a positive impact on society and the business industry, continuing our legacy of excellence for future generations.
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Ranked Fifth for Information Systems Research
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2022 Walton Faculty Citations
Research is vital to Walton College's mission, with faculty conducting pioneering studies that address real-world challenges and advance business knowledge.
The college is committed to providing ample research support throughout faculty careers, ensuring access to resources needed for impactful research, including unique databases and data sets.
Our esteemed faculty of over 265 business experts offer unique learning experiences, preparing students for success in the ever-changing business world.
Faculty serve as mentors, guiding students to reach their full potential through engaging coursework, experiential learning, and real-world applications. Education at the Walton College transcends knowledge acquisition; it's about applying concepts to create impact and positive change.
We are committed to supporting our faculty's passion for research and growth through generous funding opportunities. Endowed chairs, professorships and lectureships play a crucial role in providing the much-needed support to help our faculty excel. These prestigious positions not only recognize exceptional talent but also offer funding to boost their research endeavors. Approximately 40% of our faculty hold these esteemed positions, setting Walton College apart in the world of public business schools.
I'm constantly amazed at the level of faculty research and teaching talent that we're able to attract. The business region of northwest Arkansas, in addition to the mountain of support we recieve from industry partners, really has an impact. And our students benefit directly from this.
Walton Insights shares our faculty's innovative research while also offering perspectives on various business trends, problems, technologies, and more. These informative and engaging articles provide readers with a fresh look at the world of business. Learn more from our faculty who are innovators, seasoned business experts, and influential voices in academia and industry on a global scale.
Firms can expect different outcomes based on the kind of trust built in the relationship between their CEO and their executive board.
September 19, 2023 | By Nabiha Khetani, Jon Johnson, and Alan Ellstrand
Trust matters in IS research because new technologies will emerge, new forms of governance must be instituted, and new forms of transactions will develop.
September 14, 2023 | By Ryan Sheets, Mary Lacity, Sebastian Schuetz, Le Kuai, and Zachary Steelman
Rigidities in the supply of truck drivers and truck availability have a lot in common with Greek tragedies because of the market's boom-and-bust nature.
September 12, 2023 | By Andrew Balthrop, Jonathan Phares
Is an active or passive manager better for your index fund? Read on how integrity and transparency in financial reporting might affect your investments.
September 7, 2023 | By Jack Travis, Caleb Rawson
When the stakes are high, does your team have the tools to resist the urge to cave to others’ expectations? Can they confidently make unpopular decisions?
August 29, 2023 | By Mitchell Simpson, Adam Stoverink, and Marilla Hayman Kingsley
Some organizations are better poised than others to resist the downsides of contracting with the largest consumer in the world: the U.S. government.
August 22, 2023 | By Jack Travis, Brian Fugate
How can workplaces be actively inclusive of neurodiverse employees? Learn how the double empathy problem contributes to issues with organizational fit.
August 15, 2023 | By Hiba Tahir, Maira Ezerins, Lauren Simon, and Christopher Rosen
Explore the connection between successful knowledge management strategies and how employees feel about the information they encounter at work.
August 8, 2023 | By Jack Travis, Rajiv Sabherwal
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
Meet Shaila Miranda, the new chair for the Department of Information Systems.
August 28, 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
Dean Matt Waller presented faculty awards for the 2022-23 academic year.
May 5, 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
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
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
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
