University of Utah CFO Tony Wagner recently announced two appointments to leadership positions, one of whom will lead Financial Services. Steven Phillips was named Associate Vice President for Financial Services and will continue his role as the university’s Controller. Lynn Dixon will join the Office of the Chief Financial Officer as Senior Director of Budget and […]
Read MoreChief Financial Officer Tony Wagner recently announced two additions to his area’s leadership team, naming Jason Atuaia Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Allison Nicholson the Chief of Staff to the Enterprise CFO. Atuaia will oversee the Budget Office and Controller’s Office, as well as the Academic and Support Unit Budget and Finances. He will assist […]
Read MoreBeginning October 1, a new system for unused travel credits will go into effect. This change will allow any traveler on campus to utilize credits to cover their airfare – if available – when they book through Concur or through Christopherson Business Travel (CBT). There are currently 1,546 open credits across campus according to the […]
Read MoreName: Kat Knackstedt Major: Graphic Design with a minor in Strategic Communications Graduation Year: 2027 Current Role: Graphic Designer Employee Start Date: November 2024 Kat Knackstedt is making the most of her time as a student employee with the Communications and Outreach team in Financial Services (FS). A graphic design major who is minoring in […]
Read MoreAfter nearly a century serving the University of Utah, General Stores and Receiving has ceased operations and has implemented a new, virtual ordering system, where users can procure goods and services through UShop. The change comes as part of a broader reimagining of campus space under the university’s redevelopment plan to create what President Taylor Randall […]
Read MoreName: Gabriela Mostacero Major: Master of Science in Finance Graduation Year: December 2025 Current Role: Financial Services Intern Internship Start Date: January 2025 Since January, Financial Services intern Gabriela Mostacero has been gaining real-world experience through her work in data analysis for several different groups in the division. She’s collaborated closely with […]
Read MoreThe Travel Department would like to let campus know that Delta is launching its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June 12, 2025. The route is the only direct flight connecting Salt Lake City to Asia and will provide connections to key destinations across Asia, include […]
Read MoreThe Travel Department held their second annual Travel Symposium on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. The event was an opportunity for campus community members to interact with the Travel team, visit with off-campus vendors and learn about new developments in the department. Attendees connected with vendors from businesses across […]
Read MoreName: Hance Dorsch Major: Double major in Accounting and Finance Graduation Year: December 2025 Current Role: FS Intern Meet Hance Dorsch, one of our talented FS interns! Over the past year and a half, Hance has had the chance to add to his finance and accounting skillset to a variety of […]
Read MoreIn December 2024, the University of Utah’s contract with JP Morgan as the institution’s card provider expired. This chapter ending offered Financial Services leadership an opportunity not just move the U to a different bank, but to reimagine the PCard process as a whole. It was a change that would impact every corner of campus, from […]
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