My Eccles Experience: Diego Alvarez
After moving from Los Angeles to West Jordan, Utah about five years ago, Diego Alvarez knew he wanted to attend the University of Utah — after all, he viewed it as “the University of Utah.” And after taking a few business-oriented classes in high school and doing some social media work for his church, he knew that the David Eccles School of Business was the right place for him to pursue a degree. And yet, as he reflected upon how his freshman year at the U played out, he was struck by how little it resembled the stereotypical meet-new-people-and-have-lots-of-new-experiences scenario [...]
Sorenson Assistant Professor Elena Patel Serves as Panelist at Brookings Institute Event
Elena Patel, Sorenson Assistant Professor in the David Eccles School of Business Division of Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations served on a panel of experts at an event hosted by the Tax Policy Center and the Brookings Institution in December in Washington, D.C. The event focused on analysis of the economic and political implications of President-elect Trump’s tax proposals. During the campaign, Trump suggested sweeping changes, including extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, expanded tariffs, tax reductions on tips and overtime pay, and changes to Social Security benefit taxes. Patel and other panelists discussed the feasibility of [...]
5 Ways to Start your Semester off Strong
A new semester can mean new routines and class schedules. To ensure a successful Spring 2025 semester, here is a quick guide to start the semester off strong! 1) Class Schedules Make sure to check your class schedule before the semester starts to ensure you know where the classroom each room is located. The Undergraduate Academic Advising office is holding drop-in hours the first week of class, Jan. 6-10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop by the SFEBB 1st floor for any questions regarding your schedule or help with class changes – they’re happy to help! 2) Plan [...]
