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Alisa Wu honored as Eccles School’s ‘Researcher of the Month’ for January
Alisa Wu, an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, has been selected as the David Eccles School of Business’s “Researcher of the Month” for January 2026. Professor Wu joined the Eccles School in July 2024 after earning her Ph.D. in Marketing from Columbia University earlier that year. She previously earned an M.Phil. in Marketing, also from Columbia (2020); an M.S. in Marketing from Renmin University of China (2018); a B.S. in Marketing from Tianjin University (2015); and a B.S. in Finance from Nankai University (2015). Her research interest primarily lies within obtaining information from numerical and textual data about [...]
David Eccles School of Business Online MBA Rises Five Spots in Poets & Quants Rankings
The David Eccles School of Business Online MBA program rose five spots in the latest Poets & Quants rankings, earning the No. 13 position overall in the publication’s Best Online MBA Programs in the U.S. for 2026. The program also ranked No. 8 nationally among public institutions and No. 3 in the West, continuing its upward climb. “This rise reflects the strength of the Online MBA experience and the outcomes our students are achieving,” said Brad Vierig, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Executive Education. “Our students are experienced professionals who come to Eccles to advance their careers. Half are [...]
Back to School After Winter Break: Finding Your Rhythm Again
Winter break is the best time to pause—time to rest, reset, and step away from the pace of academic life. But as the new semester begins, the transition back to structured schedules, assignments, and responsibilities can feel abrupt. Returning to school after winter break is not just a logistical shift; it is also a mental and emotional adjustment. A Fresh Semester, A Fresh Start Spring Semester feels like a clean slate. New goals. New routines. New energy. It’s the perfect time to rethink what you want this season to look like, not just academically, but personally, too. Ask yourself: [...]
