Earlier this month, the Opportunity Scholars Program at the David Eccles School of Business honored their Fall 2023 graduates with a Luau celebration. This much-anticipated event each semester brings together students, friends, families, and donors to recognize the incredible [...]
Students, staff, faculty, and mentors came together last month for the Opportunity Scholars Gratitude Luncheon. This annual event focuses on personal and professional growth, inspiring renewed vigor for scholars to pursue their dreams. Guest speaker and Olympic medalist Derek [...]
Opportunity Scholars recently held its annual leadership retreat in Park City, UT. This year's theme centered around Kuleana, a Hawaiian value that translates to responsibility and privilege, and how reciprocity is key to successfully leading others. This focus on [...]
The Opportunity Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business recognizes the crucial role that professional mentors play in the success of Eccles students. As such, they've developed a unique annual mentoring program that partners industry leaders with [...]
Students in the Opportunity Scholars program recently gave back to the local community by participating in the 15th Annual Craft Lake DIY Festival. This annual event featured more than 350 local artisans, vintage vendors, foodies, youth entrepreneurs, performers, and [...]
The Opportunity Scholars Program at the David Eccles School of Business honored its graduates with their annual Spring Luau. Friends, families, and donors gathered to celebrate with 40 graduating scholars. The evening began with a presentation of each graduate. [...]
Over Spring Break, Opportunity Scholar’s Tourism and Hospitality class took twelve scholars to Oahu, Hawaii, to learn more about the industry through company visits and service projects. “This trip was such an amazing experience that allowed us to immerse [...]
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, [...]
Opportunity Scholars recently had a chance to experience a leadership retreat at Zion Ponderosa Ranch. Reflecting the scholar's journeys, both educational and through their personal lives, this year's theme was "Rooted and Routed; We are here to stay." In [...]
Off The Rack focuses on creating a place and platform for creative student entrepreneurs, like founder Susma Gurung. The goal is to "provide young entrepreneurs an opportunity to gain exposure for their sustainable business or startup," says Gurung. Set [...]
