Academics: Navigating the World of Information Systems Abroad Studying abroad isn't just about exploring new cities; it's also about expanding your academic horizons. As a student at the University of Utah, I had the incredible opportunity to delve into the world of information systems while immersing myself in the rich cultures of Rome and Barcelona. In Rome, I dove into courses like networking [...]
The award recognizes individuals and entities that work to help the community prosper. April 16, 2024 (Salt Lake City) - Each year, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recognizes individuals and entities that work, often behind the scenes and with little fanfare, to help our community prosper. We call them “Informed Decision Makers” and select them based on criteria consistent with the Institute’s [...]
Summer is right around the corner, which means finals are even sooner. Don't let your semester end on a bad note; use these helpful study tips to end this school year relieved and relaxed. Finals week officially starts on April 25, and you can find general exam dates here, but always double-check with your professors. Take a deep breath and follow these five [...]
Three teams presented real estate development proposals for the ballpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City at a luncheon on Thursday, April 11 at The Grand America Hotel. The teams were the finalists in the annual Utah Real Estate Challenge (UREC), which is supported each year by the Ivory-Boyer Real Estate Center and the David Eccles School of Business Master of Real Estate Development program. [...]
In the fast-paced world of technology and business, innovation isn't just a buzzword — it's a way of life. On March 23, 2024, the Information Systems department at the David Eccles School of Business hosted an event that epitomized this spirit of innovation: the Generative AI (ChatGPT) Hackathon. As the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in the adoption of ChatGPT, with over 100 [...]
MBA programs at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business maintained an upward trajectory in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Business Schools rankings, which were released this week. The Eccles School’s Full-Time MBA was ranked No. 38 overall, improving 10 spots from the 2023 rankings. It was also ranked No. 15 among public schools (up eight spots), and No. [...]
Samantha Christensen (far right in photo) and her team (all students in audiology, special education, and healthcare administration programs) took the first-place prize in the research competition at the annual Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) conference. The team worked for over a year on the project, which evaluates the effectiveness of the MED-EL LittleEARS auditory questionnaire, and categorizes the skills for easier digestion [...]
Queue that High School Musical song “Summer, Summer, Summer” because it is almost time to close those laptops and open up those beach towels. The last day of finals this year is May 1, and after that, it is summer break! If you are staying in Utah for the summer, whether that be for classes, jobs, or because you are from here, here [...]
During Spring Break, the Opportunity Scholars Program took students from the Tourism and Hospitality class to the Aloha State. They were immersed in Oahu's tourism culture through company visits and a service project at the He'eia Fishponds. "My journey in Hawaii was an invaluable addition to my academic trajectory, seamlessly blending classroom knowledge with real-life experiences that have profoundly shaped my learning journey. From [...]
University of Utah Provost Mitzi M. Montoya announced that Kurt Dirks has accepted an offer to serve as dean of the David Eccles School of Business. Dirks is the Bank of America Professor of Managerial Leadership and director of the Bauer Leadership Center at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). He will begin his new role on July 1, [...]