Seven distinguished faculty members at the Sam M. Walton College of Business have been recognized among the top 2 percent of scientists globally in Elsevier's latest 2024 rankings.

World-class faculty

This prestigious recognition by Elsevier, a prominent Dutch publishing and analytics company, highlights the exceptional contributions and impact of the following Walton College professors.

Department of Management

• Chris Rosen, professor and John H. Tyson Chair in Management
• John Delery, department head, professor and Raymond F. Orr Chair in Management

Department of Information Systems

• Mary Lacity, Distinguished Professor and David D. Glass Chair in Information Systems
• Rajiv Sabherwal, Distinguished Professor and Edwin and Karlee Bradberry Endowed Chair
• Varun Grover, Distinguished Professor and George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair in Information Systems

J.B. Hunt Transport Department Supply Chain Management

• Remko van Hoek, professor of practice

Department of Marketing

• Scot Burton, Distinguished Professor and Tyson Chair in Food and Consumer Products Retailing

Walton College's inclusion in Elsevier's global ranking highlights its faculty's role as pioneers in their fields and reinforces the college's status as a center for innovative business research that addresses significant industry challenges.

About the Sam M. Walton College of Business: Founded in 1926, the Sam M. Walton College of Business stands as one of the largest colleges at the University of Arkansas, serving over 9,800 students across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The college holds AACSB accreditation and consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States.

Walton College ranks 25th for its undergraduate business program among public colleges in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 national rankings. Its undergraduate supply chain management program is recognized as the top program in North America by Gartner. In 2023, The Princeton Review included Walton’s M.B.A. program in its Best Business Schools list for On-Campus M.B.A. Programs.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.