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From Marriage to Economics: Melissa Kearney Unravels ‘The Two-Parent Privilege’
In a thought-provoking event hosted by the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, economist and author Melissa Kearney delved into the profound advantages children gain from having two married parents. The event centered around Kearney's insightful book, "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind," where she skillfully presents a data-driven case for the economic benefits of two-parent households. The Economic Impact of Declining Marriage Rates Kearney began by highlighting a "dramatic shift" in family structure over the past four decades. The percentage of children growing up in two-parent households has declined [...]
First Ascent Scholars share gratitude in community
First Ascent Scholars recently came together for their Annual Fall Harvest celebration. This annual event features a focus on gratitude. Students and mentors took this time to reconnect over a traditional Congolese dinner. "It is so enjoyable to come together as a family to celebrate each other and find community in sharing gratitude activities to remind us of what is important," remarked junior Jharna Subedi. "Remembering our aspirations, goals, and motivations and how it has brought us to this moment." In recognition of Veterans Week, students also wrote thank you cards to veterans. [...]
Innovating the Future: Recap of the Annual Domo-Layton Construction Data Analytics Hackathon
Imagine a place where the brightest minds converge for 48 hours, fueled by creativity, caffeine, and a drive to innovate. This is not a scene from the latest tech thriller but the reality at the David Eccles School of Business during our annual Domo-Layton Hackathon from 11/9-11/11/2023. The Information Systems Program at the David Eccles School of Business has long been a melting pot of innovation and real-world problem-solving. Through our enduring partnerships with DOMO and Layton Construction, we've bridged the gap between academia and industry, providing our students with unparalleled opportunities to shine in the data world. This [...]
