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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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.
Want patients to have make healthier choices? There's an app for that. But is it the right app? Improving app UX may help patients more than expected.
April 16, 2024 | By Mitchell Simpson; Parvin Hashemi and Rajiv Sabherwal
Bar graphs are not made equal; subtle display differences can change how consumers interpret the relative positivity of online reviews.
April 9, 2024 | By Mitchell Simpson; Javad Mousavi
As more autistic adults enter the workforce than ever before, research reveals how managers can better support and retain neurodivergent employees.
April 2, 2024 | By Kaslyn Tidmore; Maira Ezerins, Christopher Rosen, and Lauren Simon
To ensure a satisfactory work environment, companies must take steps to prevent gender harassment and take employees seriously when they raise concerns.
March 26, 2024 | By Kaslyn Tidmore; Christopher Rosen
Promoting gender equality boosts financial participation; countries with positive attitudes on women's rights had smaller stock market losses during COVID.
March 5, 2024 | By Alyssa Riley; Dobrina Jandik
Humility is a virtue, except when it comes to the IPO process. New research reveals how CEO personality affects how firms are perceived by investment bankers.
February 13, 2024 | By Alyssa Riley; Oleg V. Petrenko
New research on the "radical flank effect" shows how activist groups' moderate and extreme tactics interact to influence regulators, depending on agencies' discretion to make decisions.
February 6, 2024 | By Mitchell Simpson; Jake B Grandy
In low/middle-income countries, population density affects social capital by lowering trust & community participation but promoting intergroup tolerance.
January 23, 2024 | By Mitchell Simpson; Andrea Civelli and Arya Gaduh
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.
April 5, 2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
On Friday, the Arkansas Alumni Association recognized Carol Shook and Varun Grover for their distinguished achievement.
October 26, 2023 | By Lori McLemore
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
