Walton MBA

06/02/2026

What makes Northwest Arkansas such a powerful advantage for Walton Executive MBA students?

Hear from Adam Stoverink, Ph.D., Executive Director of Walton MBA Programs, as he shares how the Walton Executive MBA connects students to a concentrated business ecosystem in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions.

Home to multiple Fortune 500 companies and a wide range of growing industries, Northwest Arkansas offers students meaningful opportunities to connect with professionals, leaders, and organizations shaping the future of business.

Through the Walton Executive MBA, classroom learning is directly connected to the companies driving the region’s growth, creating an experience rooted in real-world impact, community, energy, and opportunity.

Watch the video to hear more about the Northwest Arkansas advantage and what it means for Walton Executive MBA students.

05/29/2026

We are grateful to our Walton MBA Alumni Advisory Board for joining us for a meaningful and forward-looking meeting focused on the future of the Walton College and the Full-Time MBA and Executive MBA programs.

The meeting opened with a Dean’s Report from Dean Brent Williams, who shared current happenings within the Walton College, including admissions trends, artificial intelligence integration, and the college’s competitive advantage. He also gave board members an early look at illustrations of the future academic building, which is currently in the design phase.

The conversation continued with a strategy workshop facilitated by Blake Woolsey, where board members had the opportunity to share insights and provide feedback to help shape the college’s new strategic direction.

Adam Stoverink, Executive Director of Walton MBA Programs, also shared current happenings related to both the Full-Time and Executive Walton MBA programs, including new program rankings, admissions trends, and exciting future directions.

We are proud to have alumni leaders who continue to invest their time, perspective, and experience into strengthening the Walton MBA community. Their partnership plays an important role in helping us continue to transform, advance, and lead.

05/28/2026

Full-Time MBA students in Jon Johnson’s Strategic Management class recently completed a semester-long case competition focused on increasing seller engagement on Walmart Marketplace.

Throughout the semester, students researched the opportunity, developed strategic recommendations, and applied their classroom learning to a real business challenge. The top four teams presented their final recommendations to Walmart executives, sharing ideas at the intersection of retail, eCommerce, technology, and customer experience.
We are grateful to our Walmart judges for sharing their time, expertise, and feedback with our students:

- Tracy Poulliot, EVP, eCommerce
- Hari Vasudev, EVP, Technology
- Ryan Waymire, SVP, Fashion
- Dan Fleming, VP, Finance, eCommerce

Congratulations to Abbie Flake, Reagan Price, Ben Walworth, Bailey Gibson, Mason Berres, and Letitia Emilieon for their winning “Seller to Shelf” idea, which proposed in-store activations that promote trending Marketplace products through endcap features while connecting shoppers to an optimized digital shelf.

We are proud of the thoughtful work our Full-Time MBA students brought forward and grateful for the opportunity to engage with leaders across Walmart.

05/22/2026

We are grateful to celebrate another successful year of the Springdale High School Mentorship Program with our Full-Time MBA students.

Springdale High School students joined us on campus for a full day of reflection, recognition, and celebration as they highlighted their accomplishments throughout the program and school year. One of the day’s highlights was a “Shark Tank” style pitch competition, where each team received a random object, created a new use for it, and pitched their idea to our panel of judges. The activity gave students a chance to showcase their creativity, quick thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills.

We are especially thankful to our judges, Olga Murcia, Ajani Joseph, MBA, Diana Jimenez, and Caleb Mallett, for sharing their time, feedback, and encouragement with the students.

The day also included a campus tour, lunch together, and a closing celebration with program scholarships and awards recognizing both students and mentors. Congratulations to all of this year’s award and scholarship recipients. We are proud of your hard work, growth, and commitment throughout the program.

We had an amazing year and are so thankful for this meaningful partnership with Springdale High School and the Arkansas Mentor Fund. Thank you to the students, mentors, judges, and partners who helped make this program such a success.

05/20/2026

What makes the Walton Executive MBA alumni network so valuable?

Hear from Adam Stoverink, Executive Director of Walton MBA Programs, as he shares how the Walton Executive MBA connects students with leaders of companies across industries and creates a professional community rooted in connection, support, and shared success.

From alumni who stay engaged with the program to learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, the Walton Executive MBA helps students build meaningful relationships with professionals who want to see one another succeed.

Watch the video to hear more about the power of the Walton Executive MBA alumni network.

05/19/2026

The Walton Full-Time MBA cohort is off to an incredible start on their Global Immersion trip in India.

After spending their first few days exploring Delhi, students had the opportunity to visit one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks: the Taj Mahal. The visit offered time for reflection, cultural learning, and unforgettable memories with classmates while expanding students’ understanding of global perspectives beyond the classroom.

Global Immersion is an important part of the Walton MBA journey, helping students strengthen their understanding of international business, leadership, and collaboration across cultures. We are proud to see our students embracing opportunities to learn, connect, and grow throughout this international experience, and we are excited to follow along as the cohort continues their journey through India.

05/18/2026

Curious about the Executive MBA program?

Join us for coffee on Friday, May 22, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Heroes Coffee in Rogers. You’ll have the chance to sit down one-on-one with Olga Murcia, Associate Director of the EMBA Program, to ask questions and learn more about whether the EMBA is the right fit for you.

Coffee or tea is on us. Sign up for a time slot that works best for you, and we would be glad to connect with you!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-master-of-business-administration-coffee-chats-tickets-1988559324470?aff=social

05/12/2026

We are excited to celebrate recent promotions and new roles for members of our Walton MBA community! These professional achievements reflect the dedication, hard work, and leadership that define the Walton MBA community.

Alumni:
Cash Coffman, now director of merchandise, beauty at Walmart
Tyler J. Craddock, now national account director, public payers lead at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Kalvin Cundiff, now senior project architect at Childers Architect
Erin Dorshorst, now head of corporate marketing and portfolio marketing at Accertify, Inc.
Abdi Dubed, now co-founder at Grow Local Coffee

Executive MBA Students:
Jared Flippin, now associate director, human resources - international at Tyson Foods
Max Havens, now senior manager, site merchandising at Walmart
Deepank Khurana, now director, advanced analytics at Walmart
Jordan Walker, now e-commerce account manager at Nestlé Purina

Full-Time MBA Students:
Claudia Mercado, now category management intern at Nestlé Purina
William Monroe, now project manager at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Connor Rogerson, now logistics load manager at Walmart

We are proud of our students and alumni for making an impact in their industries and representing Walton with excellence!

05/11/2026

Curious about how the Walton Executive MBA can help elevate your career?

Join us for a coffee chat on Friday, May 15, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Confident Coffee Roasters in Fayetteville.

You’ll have the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with Olga Murcia, Associate Director of the Executive MBA Program, to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore whether the Executive MBA is the right fit for your goals.

Coffee or tea is on us! Sign up for a time slot that works best for you. We would love to connect with you.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-master-of-business-administration-coffee-chats-tickets-1988557883159?aff=social

05/10/2026

Today, our Full-Time MBA students begin their Global Immersion experience in India, an essential part of the Global Business course and a meaningful opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world international business.

India offers a powerful learning environment for future business leaders, with its scale, economic growth, cultural diversity, and expanding role in global supply chains. Through company visits, cultural immersion, and conversations with business leaders, students will gain firsthand insight into how organizations navigate emerging markets and lead across borders.

We are excited for our students as they begin this global learning experience, and we are grateful to the faculty, partners, and organizations helping bring it to life.

🔗 Read more about why India was chosen for the Walton MBA Global Immersion experience: https://walton.uark.edu/graduate-programs/mba-masters-degree-program/blog/inside_waltons_mba_global_immersion_experience_in_india.php

Learn how Walton MBA students develop global leadership and cross-cultural business skills through the Global Immersion experience in India.