With 33 Opportunity Scholars scheduled to graduate in only a few days, excitement is in the air. Each of these graduates have faced unbelievable odds as first-generation students, making each of their accomplishments even more noteworthy. Kicking off the semi-annual luau, each of the graduates received a lei necklace, a pair of flip flops, and sunglasses. After receiving these gifts, each graduate had the [...]
Few people exemplify the art of "doing" as well as Martin Luther King, Jr. In his all too-short time here on Earth, he was able to enact lasting social change that will continue to impact generations of Americans of every race and nationality. That legacy of doing is one we hope every student here at the David Eccles School of Business will emulate, both [...]
Doers Wanted is more than a campaign. It’s a call to arms for all doers, thinkers, leaders, innovators, artists, geeks, poets, inventors, entrepreneurs, dreamers, makers and risk-takers. Whether you come to the David Eccles School of Business as a bright-eyed freshman or as an already successful executive, you chose to embrace the essence of doing. This essence is pervasive in all of our academic [...]
“To be creative, you got to do something.” At the Eccles school, we have students from all walks of life. Many of us have done extraordinary, unimaginable things. That is because we live in a world where being ordinary is boring. Also, we won’t stand a chance in the competitive environment if we don’t create or innovate. Today, I encourage you to be creative [...]