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Below you'll find a recent archive of news items related to the Department of Information Systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Department Newsletter

Stay informed. We'd like to share the latest newsletter from the Department of Information Systems. In the newsletter you'll find a note from the Chair, alumni news, faculty and student highlights, and more.

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Previous Editions: Spring 2022 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021

Beta Alpha Psi Hosts Meet the Employers

Students in accounting, finance and information systems were invited by Beta Alpha Psi to the Meet the Employers career fair on Sept. 7.

October 10, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Shaila Miranda: From Dogs to Hogs

Meet Shaila Miranda, the new chair for the Department of Information Systems.

August 28, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Three Department Chairs Announced for Walton College

Jonathan Shipman, Shaila Miranda and Alexey Malakhov are Walton College’s department chairs for the accounting, information systems and finance departments.

August 25, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Walton College’s Rajiv Sabherwal received the award at the 2022 International Conference on Information Systems in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.

Sabherwal Receives LEO Award for Lifetime Exceptional Achievement

Rajiv received the award at the 2022 International Conference on Information Systems in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December.

February 15, 2023 | By Lori McLemore

Beta Alpha Psi: An Organization that Counts

In October, the chapter organized and facilitated a food drive to benefit those in need in Northwest Arkansas.

November 15, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

Walton College announces the Robert L. Shoptaw Master of Healthcare Business Analytics Program.

Healthcare Business Analytics Program Honors Robert L. Shoptaw

Walton College, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the College of Education and Health Professions announce the Robert L. Shoptaw Master of Healthcare Business Analytics Program.

September 28, 2022 | By Lori McLemore

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Paul Cronan Receives ICAI Lifetime Achievement Award

Cronan was recognized for his longtime work in creating a campus culture that values academic integrity.

March 28, 2022

Walton College Boasts Top Researchers According to Research.com

These rankings reflect the influence that our top scholars have in shaping business research around the world. This demonstrates that our most accomplished researchers are true thought leaders.

March 1, 2022

Registration Open for University of Arkansas RZRblock Hackathon

The RZRblock Hackathon, a free, month-long competition open to students or anyone interested in learning about blockchain technology, kicks off Friday, March 4.

February 10, 2022

Charles Hoskinson to Serve as Keynote for Blockchain Conference

September 17, 2021

Blockchain Center of Excellence Launches Initiative Highlighting Female Leaders

The initiative was kicked off by sharing a video spotlight series that is now featured on the center's website and published on the Women in Blockchain playlist on the Walton College YouTube page.

May 21, 2021

Outstanding Walton College Faculty Recognized for 2020-21

Faculty members at Walton College have continued to exemplify the college's EPIC values with their contributions. View the list of outstanding Walton College faculty recognized for the 2020-2021 academic year.

March 19, 2021