Newsroom David Eccles School of Business
at the University of Utah
Newsroom for the David Eccles School of Business
David Eccles School of Business Press Contact:
Eric Walden, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Eric.Walden@Eccles.Utah.edu | (801) 213-1674

Eccles, Adobe, and Tech-Moms: How a Student Collaboration is Turning Stories into Social Impact

In the digital age, storytelling and tech have the power to reshape futures. The 2024 Eccles Adobe Social Impact Challenge is an example of this potential, as it united students from the David Eccles School of Business with Adobe and Tech-Moms to make a real difference. Through this unique business case competition, students helped amplify the stories of women breaking into the tech industry, using digital storytelling to bridge gaps and inspire future success. This initiative goes beyond typical competitions, offering real-world impact, résumé-boosting experiences, and a supportive community dedicated to making a difference. This year, nearly 80 students across [...]

November 20th, 2024|

Opportunity Scholars Leadership Retreat fosters community and purpose

The Opportunity Scholars program recently hosted its annual leadership retreat at Zions Ponderosa. Designed to offer a break from the intensity of fall semester, the retreat emphasized building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging within the cohort. The retreat provided a transformative experience for many students, including Gerson Perez, a first-year Eccles School student. Gerson, attending his first large event with the program, was initially reserved. However, throughout the retreat, he embraced the community, introducing himself to peers, leading group activities, and ultimately emerging as one of the event's most engaged participants. The retreat also encouraged students to [...]

November 19th, 2024|

University of Utah Team Named Regional Winner of Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case Competition

University of Utah’s team of five students was named as one of nine regional winners of Deloitte FanTAXtic, Deloitte’s student Tax Case Study Competition. More than 60 teams representing more than 40 colleges and universities participated in the regional event from October 26 - 27, held at Deloitte offices across the U.S. The team, made up of Caleb Rudd (team captain), Jennifer Aquino, Gordon Gustavson, and Edmond Luong, demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively to solve a complex business case simulation and was also recognized for the quality of their overall presentation to a panel of live and virtual judges. [...]

November 15th, 2024|
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