Parent Traps and Switching Costs
Parenthood affects everyone's career mobility, but certain demographic groups face steeper barriers to advancement after their first child is born.
05/20/2025 | By Alyssa Riley; Andrew Liu
Faculty Expertise
Research. Education. Impact.
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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Number of Endowed Faculty Chairs
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Faculty Research
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.
A Culture of Community
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.
Endowed Chairs, Professorships and Lectureships
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.
Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business
Walton Faculty Insights
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.
Work to Live, or Live to Work? The Effects of Working Long Hours
The short-term productivity gains of working long hours don't outweigh the long-term losses to one's health, well-being and performance.
05/13/2025 | By Alyssa Riley; Christopher Rosen
Rethinking Job Interviews for Autistic Applicants
In order to increase hiring accuracy—thereby creating a more talented workforce—employers should replace traditional hiring practices with inclusive ones.
05/06/2025 | By Kaslyn Tidmore; Maira Ezerins, Lauren Simon and Christopher Rosen
Breaking the Texting Habit: Why Young Drivers Take the Risk
Even though young drivers know that texting while driving is dangerous, many still do it. New research uncovers why this occurs, shaping future interventions.
04/29/2025 | By Alyssa Riley; Janeth Gabaldon
Good People, Bad Systems: When Performance Incentives Undermine Ethics
The road to unethical behavior is paved with good intentions, but systems that encourage values-based action can help build ethical workplace cultures.
04/22/2025 | By Meredith Taylor
Slowing Down to Speed Up: The Power of Ethical Tech Development
By grounding design in ethical principles, developers are able to align emerging technology with human values aimed at enhancing social impact.
04/15/2025 | By Meghan Perry; Amber Young and Tamara Roth
Letting It Out: The Power of Workplace Venting
While venting at work can cause distress for those who listen, it can also trigger empathetic responses that can lead to more supportive work environments.
04/08/2025 | By Kaslyn Tidmore; Christopher Rosen
Asking the Right Questions Can Shape Markets
When analysts pose unique questions during the Q&A section of earnings conference calls, they gather information that can lead to more accurate forecasts.
04/02/2025 | By Ashton York; Kristian Allee
Faculty News and Highlights
Q&A with Alan Ellstrand
Alan Ellstrand, associate dean for curriculum innovation & teaching effectiveness, shares his insights about faculty research.
04/29/2025 | By Lori McLemore
MacKeith and Waller Receive $300,000 Award From U.S. Forest Service
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
Folse to Assume Marketing Chair in Walton College
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
An Enduring Legacy: The William Dillard II Leadership Chair
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
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
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
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
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