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Opportunity Scholars build connection and confidence at annual Leadership Retreat
Opportunity Scholars gathered earlier this month for their annual Leadership Retreat at Snowbird, a two-day experience designed to strengthen community and develop leadership skills among first-generation business students at the Eccles School. The retreat opened with a group dinner and a friendly competition between the students, who subsequently reflected on their goals for the year in an activity titled "Why Am I Here?" Day 2 featured workshops on storytelling, financial literacy, mentorship, and developing personal strengths. Students also enjoyed free time to hike, ride the tram, and connect with peers. Keynote speaker Heather Brace, Chief People Officer at Intermountain Health, [...]
University of Utah Executive MBA Program Ranks No. 17 in the U.S. and No. 3 in the West in Financial Times Rankings
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business Executive MBA (EMBA) program has achieved its highest national ranking to date, earning the No. 17 spot in the United States and No. 3 in the West in the 2025 Financial Times EMBA rankings. The program also rose to No. 7 nationally among public universities and No. 88 worldwide, continuing its steady climb among the world’s top business schools. “This recognition underscores the tremendous value of an Eccles education,” said Brad Vierig, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Executive Education. “Our return on education remains one of the strongest in the [...]
Innovation in Action as Eccles Students Take on Salesforce IDEAthon 2025
The Salesforce IDEAthon 2025 at the David Eccles School of Business proved once again that innovation thrives where technology meets teamwork. The competition kicked off on Sep. 18, when students gathered for a hands-on Salesforce workshop and the launch of this year’s business case. Teams then had one week to build and present a fully functional CRM solution to address a real-world challenge: transforming the University of Utah Athletics Department’s athlete recruiting workflow. Final presentations were held on Sep. 26, with faculty and industry professionals judging each team’s creativity, technical execution, and understanding of business needs. The Challenge: Reimagining [...]
