Monthly Archives: May 2017

WGU Awarded 9th Consecutive Best of State Medal for Best Online Education

National, nonprofit university headquartered in Salt Lake City receives recognition for excellence from Utah organization SALT LAKE CITY — (May 23, 2017) For the 9th year in a row, Western Governors University (WGU) has been awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for best online education. WGU’s President Scott Pulsipher received the medal at the Best of State Gala awards ceremony at the Salt Palace on May 17th. Presented annually, the Best of State awards were created to recognize outstanding organizations and businesses in Utah. Nominations are reviewed by more than 100 judges and are evaluated based on three areas: achievement [...]

By |2018-11-13T22:06:20-06:00May 23rd, 2017|

Utah Technology Council Announces CEO Search

President and CEO Richard R. Nelson to Transition from CEO Role in 2017; Organization to Discuss “UTC 3.0” Evolution at Annual Members Meeting Event on May 9 SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)—The Utah Technology Council (UTC), one of the nation’s most vibrant and highly respected technology associations, has announced that it is launching a CEO search. President and CEO Richard R. Nelson, who has headed UTC for 18 years, since 1999, will be transitioning away from his current full-time role later this year. The Executive Committee is looking for qualified leadership candidates, who are invited to apply via UTCCEO@perelson.com. UTC will discuss [...]

By |2017-05-03T17:00:55-06:00May 3rd, 2017|

International praise, architecture awards and student success highlight first year in new home for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah

Year One at Lassonde Studios International praise, architecture awards and student success highlight first year in new home for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah Note: Images of Lassonde Studios and other media resources are available here. Find this press release online here. Share on Facebook here, Twitter here and LinkedIn here. More photos and resources are available upon request. May 3, 2017 – When the University of Utah and David Eccles School of Business announced plans for Lassonde Studios, the people behind it said they wanted to create a place where students could “dream big and change the [...]

By |2018-11-13T22:05:35-06:00May 3rd, 2017|