diversity Archives - The David Eccles School of Business

Nature’s Sunshine announces scholarship fund for diverse Eccles students

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company that manufactures high quality herbal and nutritional products, announced the creation of a new scholarship in partnership with the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah to support diverse students in their education. The company has pledged $200,000 over four years, and the Eccles School will match 50%, for [...]

Jerry Norton2023-03-16T18:34:46-06:00June 2nd, 2021|

Here’s why data and dialogue are key to improving equity, diversity and inclusion

Ninety minutes. That’s all it took. I gained a deeper understanding of how data informs an elected official’s thought process regarding racial and ethnic disparities in Utah. He, in turn, reviewed the data and considered how he might incorporate this data into policymaking. Both of us acknowledged the importance of the issue, need for increased opportunities and inherent strengths that can help Utah improve. [...]

Dale Frost2021-06-01T14:42:17-06:00June 1st, 2021|

The Eccles School’s commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion

Dear Eccles School Community, I am excited to announce the rollout of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative at the David Eccles School of Business. Since last summer, I have spent time talking with many people throughout our Eccles School community and beyond as they continue working toward inclusion, and it has given me a renewed empathy. It's a feeling I [...]

Jerry Norton2021-01-24T22:21:41-07:00January 24th, 2021|

First Ascent Scholars surprised with a graduation parade

With convocations postponed until December, First Ascent Scholars created a new tradition to celebrate graduates. Several Eccles school staff, mentors, and directors visited the homes of the program's eight graduates with a surprise graduation parade. "It was so great to see our community gather to celebrate our graduates' achievements," said Victoria Cabal, Director of the Office for Student Inclusion and the First Ascent Scholar [...]

Lisa Collins2020-05-14T16:43:44-06:00May 14th, 2020|

One Refugee business students civically engage in trip to D.C.

Large-scale opportunities in civic engagement are rare, but this semester, University of Utah students enrolled in Business 3800 had the unique opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. the week of March 7. With five days in the nation’s capital, students met with U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams and visited multiple historical museums and locations, including the Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Archives, Library of [...]

Alyssa Ritzel2020-03-31T09:20:21-06:00March 31st, 2020|

Strategic Space: First Ascent Scholars focus on career strategy at Junior Retreat

Earlier this month, First Ascent Scholars embarked their annual Junior Leadership Retreat to Midway, Utah. With a focus on career strategy, students heard from faculty and staff from Business Career Services and the Office for Student Inclusion on topics including networking, effective relationship building, mental health, self-care, and imposter syndrome. Presentations were paired with a variety of team-building activities that addressed common barriers such [...]

Alyssa Ritzel2020-02-21T09:18:31-07:00February 20th, 2020|

Eccles Inclusion Week makes space for everyone

Last week, the Eccles School community celebrated our second annual Eccles Inclusion Week. The theme for the week was "Engage. Lead. Impact.," and each day included events to highlight the diversity in our school and create a more inclusive environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Monday As this year's Inclusion Week coincided with the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the week kicked off [...]

Lisa Collins2020-02-11T10:07:42-07:00February 2nd, 2020|

Opportunity Scholars honors Fall 2019 graduates

Capping off the Fall Semester, Opportunity Scholars hosted a Luau to celebrate graduates, express gratitude, and inspire their diverse and hard-working community. Hosted by program directors Richard Kaufusi and Latu Kinikini, the evening gathered current scholars, graduates, families, and mentors for a delicious meal, entertainment, and an address from our new Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies Andrea Thomas. Each graduate spoke about their life [...]

Lisa Collins2020-01-17T08:59:09-07:00January 17th, 2020|

Opportunity Scholars recharge at their annual leadership retreat

More than 95 David Eccles School Business Opportunity Scholars recently came together for their Annual Leadership Retreat. This year's retreat, designed to allow students to explore their identities and strengthen their leadership skills, took place at the Zion Ponderosa Ranch in southern Utah. Led by program directors Rich Kaufusi and Latu Kinikini, the theme for this year was "Reflect, Recharge, Refocus." Students attended several [...]

Lisa Collins2019-12-12T16:54:39-07:00December 10th, 2019|

Panel shares tips on working with empathy at LGBTQ+ event

How do employers create an environment that allows employees to bring their whole and best selves to work? Several members from the LGBTQ+ business community shared their ideas for working with empathy at a recent panel sponsored by the Out for Business club and Alumni Relations at the David Eccles School of Business. The panelists were: Derek Kitchen, Utah State Senator for District 2 [...]

Jerry Norton2019-12-06T12:29:34-07:00December 6th, 2019|