Dr. Bradden Blair is this year’s recipient of the David Eccles Award for Excellence. One nomination stated: “I’ve been working with Bradden since 2013. I’ve observed several qualities that make him an exceptional leader of the IS programs and here in the David Eccles School of Business, most notably, the excellence with which he works and interacts with others.” Known for his even-keeled personality [...]
Gene Shelley is honored this year with the David Eccles Award for Perseverance. Gene is a maintenance specialist at the Eccles School, and he is the one who runs nearly every event in the school. “Gene exhibits the core value of perseverance through his constant attention to customer service as he manages the setup and takedown of events,” one nominator wrote. “Some days, these [...]
Tara Hardison will receive the inaugural David Eccles Award for Entrepreneurship. Tara is the associate director of communication and outreach for the Undergraduate Advising office. While she works with students to help them achieve their educational goals, Tara also works tirelessly to cultivate an inclusive culture at the Eccles School. She created a roundtable discussion series and inclusion trainings for faculty, staff and students. [...]
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Robinson on being selected to receive the David Eccles Award for Leadership. Jennifer serves as associate director in the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute – an initiative of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. “Dr. Robinson serves in community leadership roles that include the Utah Commission on Women and the Economy (a gubernatorial appointment), the [...]