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The rapid advancement of knowledge is critical in today's business environment. This process begins
with research. The Walton College places high emphasis on faculty research that, creates relevant
knowledge for business and industry, opens opportunities for students and serves the communities of
Arkansas and the world. The faculty balance specific interests with business needs for leading-edge
ideas and solutions. Connections with some of the world's largest corporations have created research
opportunities for impact in the retail and transportation industries. Walton College faculty hold doctoral degrees from top institutions worldwide. They teach
each class from a global perspective, and they conduct research with relevancy to the global
marketplace in mind. Student access to and collaboration with faculty is encouraged. Faculty
continually transform their research from the laboratory into the classroom to help students
learn about real-world business issues and ideas.
Walton College faculty collaborate with business to identify and address important business
and economic issues through discovery, integration, application and dissemination of knowledge.
Several faculty and departments have been recently cited for high research productivity, leading
their disciplines in creating relevant knowledge. Students benefit from this knowledge. In
addition, faculty bring business executives into the classroom to add a real-world perspective
to business knowledge. |
