Advancing IT Research, Interest and Interaction
The Information Technology Research Institute is a nationally competitive research center serving Arkansas and the world. Learn more.
8th NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award Dinner
April 17, 2018
Willard J. Walker Hall
Winners Announced for the 8th Arkansas Affiliate National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing Award. The award recognizes young women in high school for their achievements, aspirations, and interest in computing and technology, and encourages them to peruse their passion. See who will be recognized.
2018 Women in IT Conference
April 17 & 18, 2018
Reynolds Center Auditorium
The 2018 Women in IT Conference will kick off April 17th with the 8th NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award dinner. Celebrating the achievements of technologically inclined young ladies is the perfect introduction to the conference followed by a day of exhilarating education sessions, panel discussions, motivating keynote speakers on April 18th! Learn more.Recent Activity
ITRI Quarterly Report
July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
The ITRI Quarterly Report covering activities from July - September is now available. Check out a few of the accomplishments of the Institute. Previous Reports.
IT Executive Forum for College Students
Wednesday, September 20, 2017, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Reynolds Center Auditorium
The Executive Forum for College Students provided a unique chance for students to meet with executives from top companies: Acxiom, J.B. Hunt, Walmart, Tyson, FedEx and more. Executives representing the Information Technology division of the aforementioned corporations shared personal experiences about their role as an IT executive and talked to students about specific career opportunities. Learn more.
IT Executive Forum for High School Students
Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Reynolds Center Auditorium
The Executive Forum for High School Students offered an opportunity for students to meet with executives from regional companies like Acxiom, J.B. Hunt, Walmart, Tyson, FedEx and more. Information technology leaders answered questions and discussed areas of study conducive to a career in technology. Learn more.
Fall 2017 Business Career Fair
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Bud Walton Arena Concourse
Make personal connections with over 150 local and national employers. Investigate internships and full-time employment options while promoting your qualifications and interests. Chart your path to success. Learn more.
Technology Awareness Program (TAP)
Sunday, June 18 - Thursday, June 22, 2017
A program designed to encourage women and minorities to seek out lucrative careers in the information technology industry. The ITRI funds, establishes and coordinates the TAP in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Information Systems Department at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Learn More
IT Day for Students - Newport Arkansas)
March 3, 2017
The ITRI held an IT Day for students in Newport, Arkansas. Approximately 115 9th - 12th grade students from Newport, Bradford, Tuckerman and Cedar Ridge attended this five-hour event focusing on information technology careers. Students participated in activities that build leadership, business and entrepreneurial skills as well as a Q&A session with a panel of area technology executives. Learn More.
New & Noteworthy
EPIC Spotlight: Varun Grover
The journey may seem the same: Ph.D. student starts their first year. They grow and, hopefully, write papers that get published. Then comes graduation and, if all goes well, they get an assistant professorship at a university.
EPIC Spotlight: Abhijith Anand
Abhijith Anand reflects fondly on his introduction to computers as a child.
Walton College Blockchain Initiative Named SAP Next-Gen Chapter
At an academic conference in New York, Paul Cronan, professor in the Department of Information Systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and David Douglas, emeritus professor of information systems, presented details about University of Arkansas’ blockchain consortia to the SAP Academic Conference.
You Asked. They Answered.
ITRI Board members offer their personal industry insights into information technology careers, workplace diversity, being connected to the University of Arkansas, and why information technology is important to business!
Campus Connections
Information Systems Department
Work with business leaders to determine how technology can solve problems and create opportunities. Learn more...
Association for Information Systems
It is the mission of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) to provide superior leadership and education in Information Technology. Learn more...
Information Systems Graduate Student Association
The ISGSA is a registered student organization, for those interested in understanding the role of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) in organizations and society. Learn more...
Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Computer scientists specialize in the software side of computing, focusing on writing new programs that allow computer applications to run faster and more efficiently. Computer engineers deal with both software and hardware. Learn more...
Association of Computing Machinery
We see a world where computing helps solve tomorrow’s problems – where we use our knowledge and skills to advance the profession and make a positive impact. Learn more...
Academic Scholarship Office
The primary task of the Academic Scholarship Office is to administer university-wide merit-based scholarships, and is a resource for prospective and current undergraduate students seeking scholarship funding. Learn more...
George W. Edwards Jr. Career Center
The Walton College Career Center wants to get acquainted with you as soon as you enter the University of Arkansas. Learn more...
Global Campus
The purpose of the Global Campus is to work with units across the Fayetteville campus, industry and business leaders, and other institutions to provide access to educational opportunities that will help people advance in their careers or start new ones. Learn more...
Our Mission
Through resources and partnerships available via the Sam M. Walton College of Business as well as the University of Arkansas, the Information Technology Research Institute strives to:
- Advance the state of research and practice in the development and use of information technology for enhancing the performance of individuals and organizations.
- Provide a forum for multi-disciplinary work on issues related to information technology.
- Promote student interest in the study of information technology.
- Facilitate the exchange of information between the academic and business communities.
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