Undergraduate Archives - The David Eccles School of Business

Starbucks to Skynet: Demystifying AI with Professor Chong Oh

Recently, Business Scholars gathered to attend a lecture by Chong Oh, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business. The topic? Artificial Intelligence for Business. Professor Oh provided an insightful overview of artificial intelligence (AI), covering its history, breakdown, and various applications. He also delved into the distinctions between AI, machine learning, and deep learning, offering explanations [...]

Lisa Collins2023-12-22T11:38:01-07:00December 22nd, 2023|

Opportunity Scholars explore Kuleana at annual leadership retreat

Opportunity Scholars recently held its annual leadership retreat in Park City, UT. This year's theme centered around Kuleana, a Hawaiian value that translates to responsibility and privilege, and how reciprocity is key to successfully leading others. This focus on integrity in action is core to the Opportunity Scholars program, and the leadership retreat allows time for reflection, community, and building the leadership skills [...]

Lisa Collins2023-11-07T10:56:37-07:00November 7th, 2023|

Eccles students build Salesforce Chatbots at 2023 Ideathon

The annual 2023 Eccles Salesforce Ideathon showcased Eccles students' excitement, knowledge, and passion for technology and problem-solving. More than fifty undergraduate students across twenty-one teams competed for cash prizes and gifts. Hosted by the Information Systems major at the Eccles School, this case competition asked teams to design and build Salesforce Chatbots to solve a real-world business problem and then present their solutions [...]

Lisa Collins2023-09-21T17:03:29-06:00September 21st, 2023|

Undergraduate Research at the David Eccles School of Business

What is Research?As a first-generation student, I had to learn many new college-related words. One of those words was “research,” and professors commonly used it. I used the word casually to refer to finding an answer to my question. Questions such as “What are some good study habits for college students?” or “How can I maximize my chances of getting an internship?” Answers to [...]

Lisa Collins2023-08-04T11:16:12-06:00July 3rd, 2023|

Eccles Global IS Minor Summer 2023 South Korea and Japan cohort blast off

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our Eccles Global Information Systems Minor Summer cohort, consisting of 32 enthusiastic students, embarked on their journey from the USA to Korea earlier this week! They touched down at the vibrant Incheon Airport, ready to dive into an incredible adventure. Over the next 12 weeks, our spirited cohort will be immersing themselves in an enriching [...]

Dale Frost2023-05-16T13:15:28-06:00May 16th, 2023|

Big winners at the 2023 Game Day Analytics Challenge

Less than two weeks after the NFL Super Bowl game aired, the David Eccles School of Business hosted the Presentation and Award Ceremony event of the Game Day Analytics Challenge. The Challenge is an annual competition that gives student teams real-world experience analyzing millions of tweets related to Super Bowl ads, producing a professional infographic and white paper, and presenting their findings to [...]

Dale Frost2024-03-25T18:37:41-06:00March 2nd, 2023|

Opportunity Scholars celebrate Fall 2022 graduates

The Opportunity Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business celebrated their Fall 2022 graduates during their end-of-semester luau. Graduates spoke about their educational journey, sharing advice with their peers, and gratitude for donors, mentors, and Program Director, Latu Kinikini. "It was a great experience getting to hear them talk about their journey through college and to celebrate their graduation," said Junior [...]

Lisa Collins2023-01-13T11:01:02-07:00January 13th, 2023|

The Eccles School welcomes the first cohort of business students studying in South Korea

Finals at the David Eccles School of Business are now felt half-way around the world. Fall 2022 is the first semester for the University of Utah Asia Campus in South Korea to offer business degree majors as part of their academic curriculum. Students now have the option to earn an undergraduate degree in either Information Systems (IS) or Accounting. Students have already enrolled in [...]

Dale Frost2023-03-16T17:43:29-06:00December 7th, 2022|

Invest in your financial well-being with this free resource on campus

Are your finances in need of a tune-up? You may need a better plan to pay for tuition, advice on budgeting wisely, or answers about the student loan forgiveness program. The Financial Wellness Center on campus is here to help! Located in the Olpin Student Union Building, Room 317, the Financial Wellness Center offers one-on-one coaching, financial education, tools, resources, and even help [...]

Lisa Collins2022-11-28T09:34:28-07:00November 28th, 2022|

Congrats to the ethics undergraduate case competition winners!

Students from the David Eccles School of Business participated in near-record numbers in this academic year's Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Undergraduate Case Competition. Fourteen teams participated in the competition, which was held in the GARFF Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 18. Student contended with a hypothetical, real-world situation regarding private medical information overheard in a workplace. The teams each had a couple of weeks [...]

Jerry Norton2022-11-25T15:49:57-07:00November 20th, 2022|