The honors thesis is a significant undergraduate research project that serves as the culmination of a student’s honors experience. Though the project itself may take on many different forms, the purpose of the thesis is to advance knowledge and understanding and further develop a student’s intellectual, professional and personal growth. During a two-semester research and writing process, students work one-on-one with a faculty [...]
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 [...]
First Ascent Scholars celebrated their End-of-Year Celebration on Saturday, May 25. This was a big celebration where all the First Ascent Scholars got together with their friends, families, and mentors to celebrate the end of a successful school year and to welcome all the new scholars. So far, First Ascent has been able to graduate six scholars. Every year, the program admits 10-12 [...]
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 at the David Eccles School of Business! If you would like to live stream the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m., or if you need more information about the day's festivities, please click here. Check out our photo gallery from the Graduation Celebration!
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 [...]
Kylie Moon is the first First Ascent Scholar to graduate from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. At a recent dinner honor current and new First Ascent Scholars, she delivered this speech. In light of this annual celebration dinner, I want to start by saying congratulations to each scholar, new and old, here today. For those of you I haven’t had [...]
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 [...]
The David Eccles School of Business is incredibly proud of each of our graduates. Nearly 2,000 students have completed hands-on final projects, participated in incredible internship experiences, traveled the world and built a network that will serve them for a lifetime. Eccles School faculty and staff are excited to see what the future holds for this year's graduating class, and we wish [...]
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 your big day. Congratulations, graduates! 1. Adjust your gown so it rests comfortably on your shoulders and hits below your knees but doesn't pose a tripping hazard. 2. For graduate students, [...]
Caps and gowns make black the color most associated with graduation, but two Eccles School students celebrated their graduation in a lighter shade - lavender. Fernando Herrera and Brian Truong - both Business Administration majors - participated in this year's Lavender Graduation put on by the University's LGBT Resource Center. The ceremony is held each year to honor graduating LGBT students and their achievements. [...]