On Friday, April 4, the University of Utah College of Social Work will celebrate the work of four of Utah’s social justice advocates and activists with the Moving It Forward Social Justice Awards.
Read MoreSometimes doing the right thing is not the same as doing the most profitable thing for your company. Those kinds of ethical quandaries can be even more difficult for smaller companies or startups hoping to get a foothold in an industry.
Read MoreResults of a recent statewide poll indicate nearly 5 in 10 Utahns support the potential relocation of the Utah State Prison currently located in Draper. The survey, which was conducted in partnership by Dan Jones & Associates and the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, shows 46 percent of respondents support relocating the prison. Thirty-three percent do not support the potential relocation and 21 percent indicated they are unsure on the issue.
Read MoreThe Professional MBA program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business jumped 12 positions in the annual U.S. News and World Report part-time MBA rankings released Tuesday. U.S. News and World Report ranked the program as No. 52, up from 64 in last year’s ranking. The program was ranked No. 7 in the west.
Read MoreThe Korean Minister of Education today announced approval for the University of Utah Asia Campus to be located within the Incheon area, part of one of Asia’s largest free economic zones. The university will begin classes in September, and students enrolling can choose from three undergraduate degrees: social work, communication and psychology. The university will also offer one graduate degree in public health. Additional degree programs will be added to the Asia Campus offerings beginning in the fall of 2015 with the goal of 2,000 U students enrolled at the campus within six years.
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business announced a major change in their top-ranked Executive MBA program. A new format change to the program, ranked #26 in the nation, will now give organizational leaders and senior managers the opportunity to earn an Executive MBA from the prestigious University more conveniently.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah graduate Erik Larsen and his wife Cori opened the first of what will become a franchise of cupcake shops in India today. The grand opening is only the first of five set to occur this year and they anticipate 30 to 40 more to open across India within the next five years.
Read MoreThe demand for business professionals who know about technology is growing, and the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah has created a new certificate program to help advance careers and enhance technical proficiency.
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s College of Engineering received approval this week for its new graduate certificate program in big data.
Read MoreAfter competing with 276 teams at 14 qualifiers, 48 teams from Utah middle schools will advance to the fourth annual FIRST LEGO League state championship at the University of Utah, Saturday, Jan. 25. Teams will be competing with their LEGO robots and presenting innovative projects after months of preparation. The event is open to the public.
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