Three teams emerged as finalists in the local 2020 American Dream Ideas Challenge with proposals to increase use of tax credits among eligible Utahns, develop preventative mental health services and build an intelligent higher education platform to drive college completion. The three finalists were selected from five teams that presented their ideas on Jan. 16, […]
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Three local finalists named in American Dream Ideas Challenge
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3 finalists announced in American Dream Ideas Challenge
For Immediate Release Contacts: Courtney McBeth, project director and special assistant to the president, 801-587-9183, courtney.mcbeth@utah.edu Brooke Adams, senior news writer, University Communications, 801-673-0011, brooke.adams@utah.edu American Dream Ideas Challenge announces top three finalists Nov. 29, 2018 — The top three ideas in the University of Utah’s American Dream Ideas Challenge aim to boost Utahns’ […]
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