The David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have so distinguished themselves in their careers that their achievements are models for present and future students and are leaders in their communities. We are honored to induct this individual to our Hall of Fame and award four people that are making an impact in the fields of entrepreneurship, service to the [...]
Dr. Ruth V. Watkins takes the helm as the 16th president of the University of Utah today. She shared her vision for her tenure in a video message. Watch the video below or read the transcript here. She also penned a great opinion piece in The Salt Lake Tribune about the excellent value the University of Utah provides its students. Congratulations President Watkins!
The Grammy awards have come and go. There were tears, smiles, very expensive ugly dresses, famous people that have literally no claim to fame (yes, Kardashians' that was a subtle jab at you), and so many amazing performances. One unexpected “performance” that everyone is talking about is Adele’s album of the year acceptance speech. If you didn’t watch, here’s a quick recap: Adele won [...]
Tax policy will deeply affect the future of all Americans, so this year's election is particularly important. That's according to Nathan Seegert, an assistant professor of finance at the Eccles School. He speaks with Bryan Carlson from ABC 4 about both Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's proposed tax plans and the effects of both. Click here to watch the clip and read more.
We've all watched a company find a competitive advantage, dominate a market and then begin to falter. The companies that recovered were often ones that found new ways to create value. Todd Zenger, N. Eldon Tanner Chair in Strategy and Strategic Leadership and Presidential Professor at the David Eccles School of Business, has written the new book, Beyond Competitive Advantage: How to Solve the [...]
Kanye West. Rapper. Father. Fashion designer. Horrible public speaker. This Sunday’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) featured phenomenal performances by some of the music industry's top performers, and then one huge mess of a speech delivered by West. We’re not entirely sure what Kanye was even trying to say, but below are some of the ways to avoid sounding like a complete lunatic while addressing [...]
A journey is a unique thing. Embarking on a journey can take you to new places, sure, but it can also change who you are as a person. Earning an MBA can be one of the most unique and rewarding journeys a person can take. The MBA program at the David Eccles School of Business helps people take journeys and improve their lives. Follow along [...]
Editors Note: How to be a Business Student was created by Business Leaders Inc. This video was created for incoming freshmen who in order to create a smooth transition into college by showing incoming students how to get involved and resources around the David Eccles School of Business. Here at the David Eccles School of Business we pride ourselves on inclusion, academics and student [...]
Lassonde Studios, which opens in Fall 2016, was featured in this piece in KSL. Here's an excerpt and you can read the entire article and watch the video over on KSL. What is entrepreneurship? At the University of Utah, it is defined as much more than just starting a company. The students who will live, create and launch the Lassonde Studios have the opportunity to [...]
The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business 2016 Convocation Ceremony is at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 6. Read more about the ceremony here and here and watch the video below. Congrats to all those graduating!