The Surprising Impact of Studying Roadkill
Wildlife crossings should drastically lower roadkill instances but they often don't; recent MSEA grad Tandem Young's capstone project explores why.
05/17/2024 | By Stephen Caldwell with Tandem Young
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.
Wildlife crossings should drastically lower roadkill instances but they often don't; recent MSEA grad Tandem Young's capstone project explores why.
05/17/2024 | By Stephen Caldwell with Tandem Young
New research examines how a family firm CEO's observable and psychological characteristics influence strategic choices and firm performance.
05/14/2024 | By Nabiha Khetani; Oleg Petrenko
When firms personalize communication, investors spend more time processing financial information and shift from a short-term to long-term mindset.
05/07/2024 | By Alyssa Riley; Stephen Rowe
Lencioni's modern classic shows how teams can build trust, work through conflict, show commitment, maintain accountability, and focus on team results.
04/30/2024 | By Stephen Caldwell
Disaster relief workers deal with demanding, traumatic work environments; supervisor support & collaborative, synchronized organizations help immensely.
04/23/2024 | By Alyssa Riley; Iana Shaheen and David Dobryzkowski
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.
04/16/2024 | 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.
04/09/2024 | By Mitchell Simpson; Javad Mousavi
Covey's 7 Habits still reminds us of the foundational importance of "character ethic" principles: integrity, humillity, industry, justice, and patience.
04/04/2024 | By Stephen Caldwell
Awards are given to faculty and staff members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to graduate education.
04/29/2024
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.
04/05/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
This honor is a testament to her unwavering commitment to research excellence and her dedication to our students' success.
02/26/2024
On Friday, the Arkansas Alumni Association recognized Carole Shook and Varun Grover for their distinguished achievement.
10/26/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Sherry Li, professor of economics, is the new holder of the Lewis E. Epley Jr. Professorship. Li is the second to hold this prestigious title.
10/17/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Jamie Kern, director in the Graduate School of Business, has been named employee of the fourth quarter of 2022-2023 academic year.
09/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Meet Shaila Miranda, the new chair for the Department of Information Systems.
08/28/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Jonathan Shipman, Shaila Miranda and Alexey Malakhov are Walton College’s department chairs for the accounting, information systems and finance departments.
08/25/2023 | By Lori McLemore
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