Theresa Foxley, Chief of Staff, rPlus Energies, discusses Utah’s large-scale renewable projects, the balance between growth and environmental stewardship, and the intersection of renewable energy and economic development in rural Utah.

Dean Kurt Dirks shares his journey as a first-gen college student, the critical role of public universities, and the importance of creating a culture of belonging at the Eccles School.

Tara Hardison, assistant dean at the Eccles school, talks about the real-world impact of a college degree, support for first-generation and low-income students, and how Eccles’ support continues beyond graduation.

Paul Brown, co-director of the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, and Rena Vanzo, founder of The Boob Bus, discuss the impact of MBC on creating equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Eccles alum Mbe Agbor sits down to talk about the role of scholarships in increasing college access and lifetime economic opportunity.

Adam Looney, professor and executive director of the Mariner S. Eccles Institute for Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations, tackles the topic of student loan debt.