Utah Graduate School Programs Make Big Gains in U.S. News Rankings
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah made the biggest jump among the university’s graduate programs in this year’s edition of “America’s Best Grad Schools 2014,” published by U.S. News & World Report, moving up an impressive 23 spots from the year before. Read More
David Eccles School of Business Creates James Lee Sorenson Center for Global Impact Investing
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah today announced the creation of the James Lee Sorenson Center for Global Impact Investing. Created through a $13 million personal gift from James Lee Sorenson, the new center will engage students at the University of Utah and partner universities in creating sustainable change on regional and global levels through high-impact social investment, innovative curriculum and research. Read More
University of Utah a Powerhouse for Startups
The University of Utah once again ranked among the top institutions in the country for startup formation, coming in second in the latest survey by the Association of University Technology Managers. The University of Utah has been the first or second institution for startups in this survey for the last six years. Read More
University of Utah Embraces “Crowdfunding” to Develop Technologies
The University of Utah wants to be on the cutting edge of the “crowdfunding” trend and is starting an effort to bring this new funding source to the world of academic research and technology commercialization. Read More
Dean of Social and Behavioral Science Named Provost at University of Memphis
M David Rudd, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah since 2009 has been named provost of the University of Memphis. A search for a new dean for the U’s largest college will begin immediately. Read More