The First Ascent Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business recently hosted its inaugural Ascending Mixer. First Ascent alums play a crucial role in the experiences of these first-generation students. Their unique shared experiences allow them to provide mentorship on everything from academics to career choices. They also serve as advocates and role models, showing current students what is possible with [...]
Spring Semester brings specialized retreats for the junior and senior cohorts in the First Ascent Scholar Program. These annual events allow students to connect with each other, board members, and mentors. Senior Retreat - Adulting 101 This January, seniors headed up to Park City, Utah. They spent the weekend participating in workshops and activities on financial wellness, self-care, and job placement to help [...]
No matter your work position, you’ve likely spent time considering how your work schedule and life needs can meld together more seamlessly. Ensuring your work does not encroach on your daily responsibilities as a human being is often referred to as work-life balance. With the monumental changes happening in the workplace nowadays, keeping a stable work-life balance is harder than ever before. Here, we’ll [...]
With Spring Break right around the corner, you might be scrambling to find something to do. So, in honor of last-minute planning and cancellations, here is a list of destinations and activities in Utah. Zion National Park Within just a 5-hour drive from the University of Utah, this park is ranked number 7 in national parks in the United States. It offers numerous [...]
We all have goals we hope to reach and things we hope to achieve, whether it’s in the workplace, at home, or elsewhere. Regardless of what you’re working towards, it’s always true that small habits can make a huge difference in your life. By changing small things in your routine and lifestyle, you’ll see bigger effects over a long-term period of time. This list [...]
Utah legislators are once again debating whether to eliminate the sales tax on food, in hopes of giving a break to lower-income households. But Eccles School professor Adam Looney argues in a new op-ed that while the proposal is laudable in its aims, it is based on a misinterpretation of economic data. Most of the benefit from eliminating the 1.75% state sales tax would [...]
A U student-led initiative that boosts mental health and well-being for college students is recruiting several hundred students to participate in six peer support group sessions. Webewell is a U student-led program that boosts mental health and well-being for college students by using a multimodal approach—an app and well-being education support groups. The team is currently recruiting several hundred U students to participate in [...]
With the new semester starting, so does the stress. The University of Utah is here to provide the tools and resources you need to succeed this semester. Check out these free on-campus mental health resources to help you keep on top of your mental well-being. My SSP (My Student Support Program) My SSP is a free app that the U has recently started [...]
The MBA Online program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business retained its top-20 ranking in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online MBA Programs rankings released today, advancing to No. 5 in the West, No. 9 among public schools, and No. 12 overall—the best result in program history. Founded in 2014, the MBA Online program at the Eccles [...]
The Opportunity Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business celebrated their Fall 2022 graduates during their end-of-semester luau. Graduates spoke about their educational journey, sharing advice with their peers, and gratitude for donors, mentors, and Program Director, Latu Kinikini. "It was a great experience getting to hear them talk about their journey through college and to celebrate their graduation," said Junior [...]