The David Eccles School of Business Alumni recognized Anfissa Smith with its Rising Star Award and the annual Hall of Fame event. Anfissa is a proud graduate of the School of Accounting at the Eccles School, where she earned both [...]
The First Ascent Scholars Program recently celebrated its 2024 graduating seniors. Students, faculty, donors, and staff came together to mark this important milestone — especially joyful as many had missed their in-person high school graduation due to the pandemic. [...]
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 [...]
First Ascent Scholars recently held their 2023 Winter Celebration. Students, board members, and mentors all came together to celebrate a successful end to Fall Semester. The evening featured Secret Santa and an ugly sweater/pajamas contest. Always a fun event, [...]
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 [...]
Earlier in the semester, first-year First Ascent Scholars program students took a rafting trip to the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur, Colorado. They spent three days and two nights camping and floating down the Green River. While on the [...]
Earlier this month First Ascent grilled out with friends and family at Sugarhouse Park to celebrate the annual First Ascent Family BBQ. This fun community event provided a great opportunity for the First Ascent family to socialize, play games, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The First Ascent Scholars Program at the David Eccles School of Business finished off the Fall 2022 Semester with two annual events — Fall Harvest and Winter Celebration. These events unite students and mentors to bond and celebrate their [...]
