This past week was Fall Break at the University of Utah. While most students used this week to forget about school, plenty of students used this time to continue pursuing their education and career goals. We asked three students from the David Eccles School of Business about what they did for Fall Break and how they used the resources provided by the Eccles [...]
Fall Semester is in full swing here at the Eccles School with a lot of new faces, including many first-generation students. We kicked off the first week back to school with a variety of tabling events highlighting different programs we have here at the Eccles School. We are a Doers Wanted school, and know that anyone can be a Doer. [...]
On Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Business Leaders Inc. is throwing a party to celebrate the start of the school year. This event is a fun way to grab some food, listen to music, and learn all about the clubs and organizations at the David Eccles School of Business. Party on the Plaza will be held on the plaza [...]
What exactly is BLinc? Simply put, Business Leaders Incorporated (BLinc) acts as the student government for the David Eccles School of Business. BLinc strives to promote student engagement by working to connect faculty, students, alumni and other community members. One of the ways BLinc achieves this goal is by promoting and assisting the student clubs and organizations at the Eccles School. There are four [...]
Although studying can be a pain, I’ve discovered a few strategies that help me stay focused and avoid distractions. Some of the distractions that college students are likely to face include phone notifications buzzing, conversations with friends, loud music playing or high-pitched noises. These distractions can easily derail you and begin a downward spiral of unproductivity. While it seems impossible to stay focused, [...]
Day Zero is a great opportunity to identify how to have a successful first semester, meet other first-year business students and create friendships. This year for Day Zero, Business Leaders Incorporated (BLInc) (the student government of the Eccles School) will host a tailgate themed event that runs from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear University of Utah gear! The [...]
At the David Eccles School of Business, there are a number of opportunities to travel and study abroad through the Eccles Global Learning Abroad Program. Eccles Global allows for students to travel to other countries to engage in worldwide business education that instills the skillset students need to compete internationally. They are dedicated to creating a safe, yet affordable learning abroad experience for [...]
If you're looking for a variety of fun things to do in the summer, Utah is the place for you! Utah is the epitome of fun, unique activities to do, and is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky and Wasatch mountain ranges, where adventure awaits at every turn. As a Utah native for 13 years, I can wholeheartedly say that being bored is never [...]
Freshman Business Scholars held their final day off class for the year on Friday April 20th. The Business Scholars discussed their favorite parts of their freshman experience and what they learned in Business Scholars. Then the students were lucky to hear from Amy Rees Anderson, an Eccles Board member who discussed the importance of setting goals. She talked about how every couple of [...]
The David Eccles School of Business is incredibly proud of each of our graduates. Nearly 2,000 students have completed hands-on final projects, participated in incredible internship experiences, traveled the world and built a network that will serve them for a lifetime. Eccles School faculty and staff are excited to see what the future holds for this year's graduating class, and we wish [...]