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Eccles MBA Teams Advance to National Finals and Semifinals
Students from the Full-Time MBA program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business are earning national recognition, with two teams advancing to the finals and semifinals in prestigious business competitions this spring. One team has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2026 National Ethics Case Competition, placing them among the top 18 teams in the nation. The competition, which is hosted by Texas A&M University in partnership with the Daniels Fund, challenges students to navigate complex, real-world ethical dilemmas. The team of Benjamin Nightingale, Bill Myers, Dallin Williams, and Jennifer Ramirez will travel to Washington, D.C., [...]
From Requests to Real-Time Solutions: Inside the 2026 Generative AI Hackathon
Innovation took center stage once again at the David Eccles School of Business as students gathered for the 3rd annual Generative AI Hackathon. This year’s event, sponsored by Intermountain Health, Shoreline Health, SLCC U of U Herriman Campus, Pepsi, and Doman Innovation Studio challenged students to rethink how community health services operate and how AI can improve access, efficiency, and decision-making. A Real-World Challenge with Community Impact As the premier sponsor, Intermountain Health brought a real business case directly from its Community Health team. The challenge focused on improving a system used to manage event requests, educational materials, and [...]
From finals to freedom: 6 ways to make the most of summer as an Eccles grad
Graduating from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah is a huge milestone, and after everything it took to get here, you deserve to celebrate and make the most of your first summer post-grad. If you’re wondering how to fill all this new free time (without assignments hanging over your head), here are some fun, realistic ideas to help you celebrate and enjoy your summer. 1) Celebrate Like You Mean It You only graduate once, so don’t let the moment pass too quickly. Start with a classic: take graduation photos at iconic campus spots like [...]
