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University of Utah’s Goff Strategic Leadership Center becomes the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute
Salt Lake City, UT — [1/28/24] — The David Eccles School of Business and the University of Utah are proud to announce that the Goff Strategic Leadership Center has officially been elevated to the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute. This name change reflects the Institute’s expanded scope, impact, and vision for the future of leadership education. Supported by a robust endowment and a recent $10 million gift from Gregory J. Goff, the Goff Institute offers leadership programs for students, alumni, and professionals, equipping individuals and organizations with the skills to tackle real-world challenges, embrace ambiguity, and challenge the status quo. [...]
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 [...]
