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Erik Snowberg honored as Eccles School’s ‘Researcher of the Month’ for February
Erik Snowberg, the Marriner S. Eccles Presidential Professor for the Division of Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations, has been selected as the David Eccles School of Business’s “Researcher of the Month” for February 2026. After earning S.B.s in Mathematics, Physics, and Geology with a minor in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his Ph.D. was granted by Stanford in 2008. He started his career at the California Institute of Technology, where he was promoted to Professor of Economics and Political Science in 2012. Before coming to Utah, he worked in the Strategy group at Harvard Business School and [...]
Entrepreneurship student Skyler Sorenson turns a dorm-room idea into a national college football platform
As a high school student, Skyler Sorenson dabbled in graphics and social media posts about his favorite hobby, the University of Utah football team, with no expectation that they’d be seen by anyone or serve a purpose other than providing him an outlet for his fixation. When, as a 19-year-old in his dorm room on the U’s campus, he was inspired to take that original idea and expand upon it by launching a college football fan platform, he still had no real sense of its potential. Now, as a senior on the verge of earning a degree in Entrepreneurship, Skyler [...]
Winter at the U: What to do besides skiing
Winter in Utah is often associated with skiing and snowboarding, but not everyone spends their weekends on the slopes. For University of Utah students looking to get off campus, explore the city, and stay entertained during the colder months, Salt Lake City offers plenty of winter-friendly activities that don’t require snow gear or a big budget. Whether you’re looking for something cozy, creative, social, or just different from your usual routine, there are many ways to make winter enjoyable beyond campus. Explore Museums and Cultural Spaces Salt Lake City is home to several museums that are perfect for cold [...]
