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- Walton College Director Serves as Corporate Ambassador in Algeria
Claudia Mobley, director of the Center for Retailing Excellence, represented the Sam M. Walton College of Business as a corporate ambassador at the Association of Algerian Managers and Entrepreneurs conference on Oct. 29 in Algeria.
Release Date: 11/3/2009
- Seniors and Less-Educated More Concerned About Terrorist Attacks on Water Supplies, Study Shows
A University of Arkansas study on terrorism and water supplies demonstrates that less-educated people - those with a high school diploma or less - are significantly more concerned about terrorist attacks against municipal water supplies than individuals with at least some college credits.
Release Date: 9/15/2009
- Retail Research Center to Hold Industry Conference
The Center for Retailing Excellence is sponsoring its ninth annual full-day conference for the retail industry, titled ''World Trends in Retailing.''
Release Date: 8/17/2009
- Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace to Hold Lunch and Learn
The Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace is holding a lunch and learn session on the emerging role of faith and spirituality in the workplace from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Release Date: 8/11/2009
- PepsiCo Provides Grant to University of Arkansas Sustainability Research Center
Many consumer product goods companies are taking an integrated approach to sustainability - from the raw material to energy usage to the end of life for packaging.
Release Date: 7/22/2009
- University of Arkansas and Arizona State University Work with Walmart on Developing Sustainable Product Index for Consumer Products
Walmart, a world leader in sustainability, announced Thursday, July 16, an investment that reaffirms its commitment to incorporating sustainable business practices throughout the entire consumer business supply chain.
Release Date: 7/20/2009
- Small Business Center to Add Three NWA Counties to Service Area
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas is expanding its territory in Northwest Arkansas.
Release Date: 7/7/2009
- Expected Calorie Content Influences Consumers' Reactions to Menu-Board Nutrition Information
A new study by marketing researchers at the University of Arkansas indicates that many consumers have a poor understanding of the calorie, fat and sodium content of quick-service restaurant meals.
Release Date: 6/23/2009
- Social Responsibility Does Not Mitigate Negative Market Response Due to Crisis, New Study Finds
Clients of the major accounting firm Arthur Anderson sustained negative stock-market returns following public announcement that the firm had shredded documents related to its infamous Enron audit in 2002.
Release Date: 5/14/2009
- RFID Research Center Director Receives National Award
Bill Hardgrave, executive director of the RFID Research Center has been awarded the Ted Williams Award from AIM Global, the international trade association representing automatic identification and mobility technology solution providers.
Release Date: 5/11/2009
- Research Examines Factors That Influence Intention to Pirate Digital Media; People Do Because They Can
A study by information systems researchers at the University of Arkansas shows that as many as three out of four college students may be illegally copying and downloading digital material, including copyright-protected music, movies and software.
Release Date: 5/11/2009
- Treasury Returns Affected by Liquidity and Information Risks, New Study Finds
Building on a seminal study recognizing the effect of liquidity on U.S. Treasury securities, a new study by a University of Arkansas researcher documents a strong, positive relationship between expected return on Treasury securities and risks associated with the liquidity of the U.S. Treasury market.
Release Date: 4/16/2009
- What's Good for Big Business Not Necessarily Good for National Economy, New Study Finds
In 1953, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to determine whether he would become U.S. secretary of defense, Charles E. Wilson famously stated...
Release Date: 4/1/2009
- Quarterly Business Analysis to Focus on Current Economic Downturn
The Center for Business and Economic Research is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce to host the Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast on Thursday, April 9.
Release Date: 3/17/2009
- Company Reputation Associated With Higher Quality of Financial Reporting, Study Finds
In the first academic study to examine of the relationship between company reputation and financial-reporting quality, an accounting researcher found that high-reputation companies are less likely to produce low-quality financial statements.
Release Date: 3/3/2009
- Accounting Study Reveals Firms' Failure to Disclose Environmental Sanctions
A University of Arkansas accounting researcher studied corporations with large environmental sanctions over a 10-year period and found that 72 percent of the companies failed to disclose that information to the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by law.
Release Date: 2/17/2009
- Sustainability Expert Joins University of Arkansas Research Center
Gregory Norris, an expert in the sustainability of projects, process and capital, has joined the Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Release Date: 2/9/2009
- University of Arkansas RFID Research Center Receives National Recognition
The RFID radio frequency identification Research Center has been listed by Network World in the top ''10 really cool university networking labs.'' The article appeared on Dec. 15, 2008.
Release Date: 1/13/2009
- Applied Sustainability Center Receives Grant from Wal-Mart Foundation
Easy access to produce that is grown locally makes good consumer sense. It is fresher, more nutritious and employs vastly reduced transportation costs - while benefiting both local farmers and retailers.
Release Date: 11/11/2008
- State's Premier Business Assistance Program Announces New Name and Focus
Innovation and technology businesses sprout up in the fertile fields and research labs of Arkansas, not just in Seattle and the Silicon Valley.
Release Date: 10/29/2008
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