Jackson and Engskov Donate Barron's Subscriptions to Walton College
Alumni Douglas Jackson Jr. and John Engskov are providing free online subscriptions to Barron's financial magazine for Walton College students, faculty and staff.
For the third consecutive year, Douglas Jackson Jr. and John Engskov, alumni of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, are providing free online subscriptions to Barron's financial magazine for Walton College students, faculty and staff.
Jackson and Engskov, partners in a wealth management group at Merrill Lynch, teamed up with the Barron's in Education Program to provide the digital subscriptions.
"I am grateful for Doug and John giving our students and faculty tools to stay up to date with financial news," said Matt Waller, Walton College dean. "Through their generosity, classrooms can dive into current events and apply those subjects to what they are learning in the classroom. It helps our students see the practical application of their studies."
Barron's, published by Dow Jones & Company, provides detailed financial research and opinion articles focusing on investments, commodities, stock markets, economy and more. Its Barron's in Education Program benefits business students, faculty and staff through:
- Barron's digital online subscriptions for business students, faculty and staff
- Distribution of Barron's "Weekly Review" for business faculty
- One visit to Barron's and Dow Jones HQ to tour Barron's/Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal newsrooms
- Guest speakers/webinar for student engagement
- Ambassador opportunities for students
- Opportunities to network with Barron's and sponsor
The national program introduces business students to financial executives, markets and news. It promotes financial literacy by connecting textbook theory to real word analysis and exposes students to an array of business careers.
Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the Walton College in 1992. Engskov graduated from Walton College in 1996 with a degree in management. They are partners at Jackson - Engskov & Associates, a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team in Little Rock.
Contacts
Erin Rongers, director of development
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-3268,
ERongers@walton.uark.edu
Lori McLemore, marketing and communications officer
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-5021,
mclemore@uark.edu
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