Local and national news media covered our announcement for the Marriott family gift of $25 million to create the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute at the University of Utah. See below for a list of coverage and links to read or listen to the news. On April 18, 2025, we announced a landmark $25 million gift […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah today announced a landmark $25 million gift from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to establish the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute, a groundbreaking initiative that will transform how students across disciplines develop leadership skills rooted in hospitality principles. The institute represents a novel, student-centric approach to hospitality education beyond […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah recently appointed Marc Brown, a service professional and educator with decades of experience and an MBA from the U, to be the first executive director of the new Hospitality Leadership Initiative. The new program is part of the university’s effort to leverage the thriving local hospitality and tourism industry to become a […]
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