American Dream Ideas Challenge

06/20/2018

Check out project director Courtney McBeth's interview with KRCL RadioActive!
(starts at 16:30)

TEA of Utah, Jazz in SLC, American Dream Ideas Challenge, ACLU of Utah Smart Justice Campaign

06/18/2018

Check out our new video covering the The University of Utah's American Dream Ideas Challenge in partnership with Schmidt Futures.

The search is on for policy and technology innovation proposals with the potential to foster access to and support for a thriving middle class in Utah — and ...

05/30/2018

Photos from the May 24th Launch of the American Dream Ideas Challenge.

Photos by University of Utah Marketing and Communications

05/25/2018

"That's what this initiative is about, going out to the public. … Those are thinkers we need to look at ways to increase income for the middle class." - Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox

Check out this piece from KSL 5 TV covering our launch!

University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox called on Utahns Thursday to step up to the challenge of developing the best policy and technology innovations to support a thriving middle class.

05/25/2018

Yesterday the The University of Utah officially launched the American Dream Ideas Challenge. To find out more about the challenge, head to americandream.utah.edu!

"We are seeking innovative ideas that will help families and communities not only survive, but thrive."

SALT LAKE CITY, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The search is on for policy and technology innovation proposals with the...

05/25/2018

Celebrating the launch of the American Dream Ideas Challenge to seek innovative ideas to strengthen Utah's middle class. The University of Utah

University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox called on Utahns Thursday to step up to the challenge of developing the best policy and technology innovations to support a thriving middle class.

05/24/2018

“We are thrilled to be selected by Schmidt Futures to participate in the Alliance for the American Dream.”- University of Utah President Ruth V. Watkins

The American Dream Ideas Challenge Launches May 9, 2018 President Ruth V. Watkins announced on May 8 that the University of Utah has been selected by Schmidt Futures to solicit and develop ideas for ensuring a vibrant middle class in America. The university, along with other Alliance partners, will....