One of the strategic pillars of the David Eccles School of Business is creating a culture that invites, inspires, and innovates. At the core of this endeavor are students. Every student at the Eccles School thrives from being a doer in a variety of capacities. Through their experience at the Eccles School, students are given opportunities to make a difference in their communities. [...]
Earlier this month, first-year students from the First Ascent Scholars group traveled to Moab, Utah. In addition to evening lessons and a closing ceremony, students spent four days camping, hiking, and canyoneering to iconic destinations such as Delicate Arch, Wall Street, and Medieval Dome. This trip is the culminating event of the BUS 3800 course on Leadership for a Better World. Following the social [...]
Editor's Note: The Phi Beta Lambda chapter at the David Eccles School of Business is celebrating after a very successful weekend at the 2019 PBL National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. We are very proud as many of our students placed highly in their events. Natasha Haslam, president of the chapter, tells us more about the organization and their Nationals experience. Our competition [...]
Paris has so much to offer to students. With its rich history and culture, it’s difficult to get bored. No matter the weather, Paris remains charming. Rainy days in the city are a personal favorite of mine; there’s something nostalgic about wandering around Europe under an umbrella or resting in coffee shops. Aside from the apparent romantic aspect of Parisian culture, there’s also [...]
It’s no surprise that the University of Utah cultivates brilliant students. However, we were pleased to find out that two of our very own were accepted into the number one ranked internship program at Under Armour with an acceptance rate of 0.56 percent. Congratulations to Sam Groves, a Marketing Major in the David Eccles School of Business and Zac Fox, a Strategic Communications Major [...]
You’ve worked hard to earn your degree and to celebrate at graduation. Check out these five tips to make sure your regalia is on just right so you can look your sharpest on the big day. Congratulations, graduates of 2019! 1. Adjust your gown so it rests comfortably on your shoulders and hits below your knees. The last thing you want to do is [...]
The thought of bussing 300 college students down to Zion National Park for the weekend actually sounds insane, but if there’s one program that can pull it off, it’s Business Scholars — and they did exactly that. This spring, Business Scholars hosted their annual Zion Leadership Retreat right in the heart of one of Utah’s most beautiful natural sites. To no surprise, it was [...]
The world of business can be a spooky place. If you are unfamiliar in the world of business here are some alarmingly spooky facts about business and the workplace, specifically for small businesses. More than 50 percent (120 million people) of the working population are working for small businesses* (Forbes) 52 percent of these small businesses are based out of people's homes (Forbes) [...]
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 [...]
Top faculty from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and international institutions of higher education and some of Utah’s most influential women will present a day of research-driven content and engaging dialogue at the Elevate U Women’s Symposium: Building Your Personal Brand on March 27. The live event, held at the Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building on the U campus, has [...]