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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 [...]
Financial Aid & Scholarships at the U: What Students Should Know Right Now
For many students at the University of Utah, finances are one of the biggest sources of stress during the academic year. Between tuition, textbooks, housing, and everyday expenses, financial stress can easily add to the pressure of an already demanding academic schedule. That’s why Winter Semester is such an important time: January through March is peak season for scholarships and financial aid, and Eccles students have access to resources specifically designed to support their success. Scholarships at Eccles: More Opportunities Than You Can Imagine One of the biggest misconceptions about scholarships is that they’re only for students with perfect [...]
Alisa Wu honored as Eccles School’s ‘Researcher of the Month’ for January
Alisa Wu, an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, has been selected as the David Eccles School of Business’s “Researcher of the Month” for January 2026. Professor Wu joined the Eccles School in July 2024 after earning her Ph.D. in Marketing from Columbia University earlier that year. She previously earned an M.Phil. in Marketing, also from Columbia (2020); an M.S. in Marketing from Renmin University of China (2018); a B.S. in Marketing from Tianjin University (2015); and a B.S. in Finance from Nankai University (2015). Her research interest primarily lies within obtaining information from numerical and textual data about [...]
