Utah is the nation's fastest-growing state, according to the U.S. Census, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Pamela Perlich, director of demographics at the Eccles School's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute delves into why Utah's population is increasing, including in-migration of people looking the benefit from the Beehive State's stable economy. Read full coverage in The Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News, KSL and KUER.
Those who knew Bryan Eldredge remember her constant laughter. She passed her spark on to all her students and colleagues in every interaction, personally and professionally. In that spirit, we're kicking off our first Weekly Eldredge Excellence Award, which goes to the Full-Time MBA team! Congratulations to the entire team! The MBA team now has one week to pass the award along to another [...]
At first glance, Annie Connolly seems like just another face in a throng of new students entering the University of Utah this fall semester — but after speaking with her, you’ll learn she’s a bit different from the average college freshman. An active member of the new Lassonde Studios, she’s already doing more for her community, and excitedly building a new career for herself [...]
Located on the first floor of the new Lassonde Studios next to the prototyping room, the project and tool storage room features several tall wire racks filled with shiny new equipment. This tool room (along with the rest of the makerspace) is a quiet place — for now. Soon, however, the Lassonde staff hopes that it will be busy, energetic and filled with the [...]
For many, the warm and fuzzy feeling of the holiday season comes through consuming gallons of hot cocoa, soft and cozy blankets and the company of friends and family. But the best and most rewarding part of the season can be found through service. On Dec. 2, the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Full-Time MBA students completed their first Annual Holiday Service Project. This [...]
Andy Phillips isn’t your typical graduate student. Not only was he a former professional skier on the U.S. Olympic ski team, but he’s also a husband, father of two boys and the Ute football team’s starting kicker. Many are aware of his athletic accolades and impressive kicking stats — he is currently fourth in the Pac-12 in field goals (17) and field goal percentage [...]
Do you wonder how to fit an MBA program into your already busy life? How will an MBA program fit into your career goals? Is it possible to balance work, family, and school? The key to all of these questions is flexibility. Here at the University of Utah, we are firm believers in the idea of working your MBA around your life rather than [...]
As Oscar contenders are set to hit the big screen this month, understanding how well films will fare with an international audience is increasingly important. With a global marketplace, it’s important for companies to understand how well their products will sell around the world and target their marketing to get the most value. A new study co-authored by Sangkil Moon (UNC), Arul Mishra and [...]
The Full-Time MBA program helped out the Utah Food Bank this week, sorting donations and helping the food bank shelve non-perishable goods Utahns had given. Student Mackenzie Hales spoke about her experience with her cohort and professors at the food bank with ABC 4 News. Check out the full news story here.
You’ve decided to get your MBA. You’ve done the research. You’ve chosen the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, and you just clicked submit on your application. So, what happens now? Phone Call The first thing you can expect after you submit your application is a phone call from an admissions advisor. The advisor will let you know if we’ve [...]
Editor’s Note: The International Business Etiquette Series is designed to help students at the David Eccles School of Business navigate different cultures and countries as they conduct business around the globe. Did you know that Germany is the largest economy in Europe? The official name is the Federal Republic of Germany. It has about 81 million people with a heavy influence of religion. The [...]
In our information-technology age, we live in a world where we are always connected. This excessive connectivity has caused many people to be bombarded with too much information; thus, suffer from mental distress. Today, I encourage you to be mindful of your surroundings, your relationships, and your time at the Eccles School. Mindfulness is defined as the human ability to be fully present. This [...]
The David Eccles School of Business Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative has announced the 13 winners of the Leadership in Ethics Education Awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. "These colleagues were chosen on behalf of the faculty for their successful efforts to create new ethics-related courses, to integrate new business ethics content into existing courses, to mentor students on ethics initiatives, and to help make business ethics [...]
It’s that time of the year again! It’s a season filled with family, friends, giving and appreciation. We hope that everyone takes the time to be appreciative and acknowledge what you have to be grateful for and people to spend time with. While there are countless things to be thankful for, here are 10 things Eccles Students specifically should be grateful for: Accounting 3600 [...]
Editor’s Note: The International Business Etiquette Series is designed to help students at the David Eccles School of Business navigate different cultures and countries as they conduct business around the globe. Did you know that Mexico is three times the size of the state of Texas? Mexico has a population of approximately 88 million people. It is comprised of multiple ethnicities: 60% mestizo, 30% [...]
Three MBA students from the David Eccles School of Business won the Adobe Analytics Challenge, taking home the top prize of $30,000. The three-man Datalyzers team beat 167 teams from 77 schools in the challenge, which grew from 24 participating schools just last year. “Data analytics have become so important for every business, not only for the data science teams but for every person [...]
Fifty years ago, if you described someone as a “disruptive hack,” the comment would be interpreted as less than flattering. But in the 21st century, “hacker” and “disruptor” can be positive descriptors for tech savvy creatives who come together for hackathons, competitive events that combine communal brainstorming and creative collaboration. On Friday, Nov. 11, designers, coders and innovators gathered at the University of Utah’s [...]
“To be creative, you got to do something.” At the Eccles school, we have students from all walks of life. Many of us have done extraordinary, unimaginable things. That is because we live in a world where being ordinary is boring. Also, we won’t stand a chance in the competitive environment if we don’t create or innovate. Today, I encourage you to be creative [...]
Forbes magazine just released its best states for business, and Utah is yet again at the top of the list. The article shows that Utah has been at the top for the last six of seven years, with Virginia bumping the Beehive State out of the top spot in 2013. The tech industry has helped provide stable, high-paying jobs in Utah, and students graduating workforce-ready [...]
The 2016 presidential election. OK, get ready, here comes the political rant worthy of being my Facebook status. Just kidding. I am not trying to get fired and thus I have prepared for you a hopefully more mild and informative way to talk about this divisive event. I asked several students to write an anonymous paragraph explaining why they voted (or abstained) the way [...]
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet,” a quote attributed to famed automobile driver, Bobby Unser, is a truism that appropriately describes the PwC case competition, recently held at the David Eccles School of Business. On Nov. 7, David Eccles School of Business students competed in a case competition hosted by the Sorenson Center for Discovery & Innovation and the undergraduate and MBA consulting [...]
Entrepreneurship studies which includes graduate and undergraduate programs at the David Eccles School of Business and across campus was ranked high in the latest Princeton Review. The graduate program was ranked 15th and the undergraduate programs were ranked 18th. You can read the full rankings here and read more about the release on the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute's website.
Gigi Hadid signed with IMG models in 2013 and by 2014 she made models.com’s list of the top 50 models in the world. Quoting the profound Derrick Zoolander, “being ridiculously good looking” obviously aided in this endeavor, but what was Gigi able to do on her own to secure this precious title? The answer: social media. Social media has developed into a very powerful [...]
Peru easily has become one of my favorite places in the world. I was able to travel there, along with 15 other Eccles Ambassadors, this past Fall Break as part of a Walmart sustainability case study taught and led by Professor Andrea Thomas. We started our trip in Ica, Peru, which is located in a desert completely surrounded by sand dunes where a lot [...]
What makes a successful leader? A successful leader can be defined in many ways: someone who works at a company and leads a small team, a person who runs an organization and is called the CEO, or someone who serves as the head of the household. Despite the different titles, successful leaders can be anyone, including you and me. Leadership can be seen in [...]
