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.
27
Number of Endowed Faculty Chairs
#5
Ranked Fifth for Information Systems Research
28,719
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.
New research explores how social and legacy media shaped public discourse of COVID-19 protective behaviors, influencing risk judgments and health decisions.
09/16/2025 | By Alyssa Riley; Shaila Miranda
The orchestration of established enterprise systems with emerging digital technologies empowers firms to innovate, adapt and thrive in fast-changing markets.
09/09/2025 | By Sarah Luhtanen; Varun Grover
Dialogical online chat boosts digital sales and customer satisfaction. Firms that tailor chat to customer motives build stronger trust, loyalty and engagement.
09/03/2025 | By Victoria Hernandez; Judith Anne Garretson Folse
Corporate political transparency (CPT) bolsters firm performance by reducing agency costs and fostering stakeholder trust by signaling ethical governance.
08/26/2025 | By Victoria Hernandez; Jason Ridge
Personality-based taxonomy provides insights for talent management by highlighting pathways to success: contentment, agentic engagement and self-transcendence.
08/19/2025 | By Ryan Sheets; Michael Wilmot
True digital transformation is not just about adding IT upgrades; it's a fundamental shift in how organizations structure themselves around digital resources.
08/12/2025 | By Meghan Perry; Varun Grover
A study of consumer behavior in VR retail environments reveals that consumers are slow to adopt cryptocurrency over familiar, trusted payment methods.
08/05/2025 | By Meghan Perry; Leah Smith
How we assign blame or credit for an outcome — whether on external forces or personal choices — plays a role in ethical decision making.
07/31/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
Alan Ellstrand, associate dean for curriculum innovation & teaching effectiveness, shares his insights about faculty research.
04/29/2025 | By Lori McLemore
The initiative will identify, research, develop and promote the use of innovative wood construction products for Arkansas’ forest economy.
01/14/2025 | By Lori McLemore
Judith Anne Garretson Folse, Distinguished Professor and the Chair of the Department of Marketing, has been named the new holder of the prestigious Walmart Chair in Marketing within the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
12/10/2024 | By Meghan Perry and Jerra Toms
Matt Waller is poised to continue Bill Dillard’s vision for inspiring and influencing the next generation of business leaders.
11/20/2024 | By Meghan Perry
“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
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
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
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