Imagine taking a course that allows you to travel to the breathtaking country of Ghana working with real-world businesses as a consultant to make an impact on their business. The Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity in partnership with Eccles Global offers a course that does just that. ENTP 5800/6800 – Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation [...]
INTERVIEWER: Tell us a little about yourself. MARISOL VIDAL: A little bit about me – fun fact is that I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. I came to the United States to go to school. I went to New York and did not have a school acceptance. I was looking to further [...]
INTERVIEWER: Tell us a little about yourself. IKE ALDER: I am in my second year in the Professional MBA program. I currently work for Utah Retirement Systems in investing in real estate, agriculture, and timber. I also completed my undergraduate at the U in 2020 in Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations. INTERVIEWER: What made [...]
INTERVIEWER: Tell us a little about yourself. EMILY KAY: I am a part of the Professional MBA program which means I work full time and then I am in school in the evenings. I am in my second year of the program, so I will graduate at the end of the summer. Before joining my [...]
INTERVIEWER: Tell us a little about yourself. Emily Best: I am in my 4th year studying computer science and I will graduate the spring of 2024. I am from Seattle, Washington, but I love it here at the U. I am so grateful to be here. INTERVIEWER: What made you decide to register for the [...]
INTERVIEWER: Tell us a little about yourself. DOROTHY YEH: I moved to Utah in 2009 and developed a love for travel. First time traveling on my own and it was very exciting. Ever since then I have been very passionate about traveling. I am in my 2nd year MBA and MSIS program. I am doing [...]
Access to affordable, quality, healthcare is one of the biggest factors impacting the prosperity of individuals and communities. However, the challenges and barriers that underserved communities face are as diverse and complex as these communities themselves. These limiting factors may include cost, lack of local infrastructure, cultural attitudes, misinformation, discrimination, distrust in the healthcare system, [...]
The new academic year is off to a terrific start for the Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity. A few of our highlights are as follows: During the summer, we hosted several learning abroad programs in Ghana, including a very successful Eccles Global offering that included time in London and at the University of Oxford. [...]
Students, Make Your University of Utah Experience World-Class by Joining Prosperity Scholars Join the UU community; connect with other students; work directly with leading faculty members on research, innovation, and creative projects; learn from world leaders; create solutions to prosperity challenges; engage with community partners for real-world impact all to make your University of Utah [...]
What are the systemic causes of the shrinking of the Great Salt Lake? This was the question addressed by a team of University of Utah Prosperity Scholars students as they competed in the Map the System competition run by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. With support [...]