Sam M. Walton College of Business
UA Journalism School Adapts to Industry Changes
Despite a decline in traditional journalism careers, UA’s journalism program sees growing enrollment, emphasizing versatile skills for diverse career paths. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Brent Williams Named Interim Dean of Walton Business College
Matt Waller, the current dean, is stepping down to take a faculty position. read more >
Skyline Report: Commercial Real Estate Tightens Slightly in NWA
The vacancy rate for commercial real estate in northwest Arkansas dropped to 5.6% in the second half of 2022, according to the Arvest Bank Skyline Report. read more >
Cindy Moehring Focuses on Business Integrity for Students at UA
Moehring is the founder & executive chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. read more >
Dan Oberste Succeeds John Bailey at BSR
Oberste's promotion to CEO took effect Jan. 1, shortly after a major acquisition in the company's core market. read more >
Former UA Business School Dean Doyle Williams Dies at 81
He led the college from 1993 through 2005. read more >
J.B. Hunt Funds UA Endowment Scholarship
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell gave $1 million for an endowed scholarship fund at the University of Arkansas’ Walton College of Business. read more >
Jebaraj: Pandemic Crimps Consumer-Driven Economy
The ninth annual "State of the Northwest Arkansas Region" economic forecast conference certainly had less flair and good news than in previous years. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Business Hall of Fame Won’t Add New Class in 2021
Citing "continuing uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic," the board that oversees the University of Arkansas' Arkansas Business Hall of Fame says it won't induct a new class of honorees in 2021. read more >
UA Announces New Interdisciplinary Data Science Degree Program
The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday that it will launch a first-of-its kind undergraduate degree in data science in the fall. read more >
Shelly Simpson Hopes to See Chains Move Outside of Logistical Program
There was an intersection between supply chain management and sports June 25. read more >
UA Business Dean To Receive International Award
Matt Waller, dean of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, will receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in September. read more >
UA Supply Chain Program Ranked No. 1
The undergraduate supply chain management program at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville was ranked the top program in North America by Gartner, a global research firm. read more >
Skyline Report Shows Record Home Sales in Northwest Arkansas
More than 9,600 residential homes were sold in Washington and Benton counties in 2019, which is the highest number recorded by Arvest Bank's Skyline Report since its founding in 2004. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Blockchain Backers Remain Poised for Big Breakout
Blockchain technology came to prominence as the digital platform for the cryptocurrency bitcoin, but true believers think its uses will eventually be universal. read more >
by Marty Cook -
UA Business College Announces Master in Economic Analytics Program
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is now offering a master of science in economic analytics, a 10-month program. read more >
Walton College to Host Supply Chain Hall of Fame
The University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business will serve as host for the Supply Chain Hall of Fame in Rogers for the next five years. read more >
by Marty Cook -
UA Law Dean Margaret Sova McCabe Encourages Public Service
Margaret Sova McCabe, the new dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law, wants to help law students who want to help others. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Walton College Dean to Receive Whitney M. Young Award
Matthew A. Waller, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, will receive the Whitney M. Young Award from the Urban League of the State of Arkansas. read more >
Tyson Founder, Warren Stephens to Join Arkansas Business Hall of Fame
The late founder of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and the CEO of Stephens Inc. of Little Rock are among the latest inductees to the University of Arkansas' Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. read more >
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