Who Gets Hired in the Age of AI? The Economics of Hiring—and How Students Can Compete
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
Hiring is an economic problem: employers cannot observe what candidates can actually do, so they rely on signals—degrees, résumés, referrals, and interviews. AI is rewiring those signals on both sides of the market. This panel explores why hiring is so hard for firms, examines how AI is changing the ways employers identify talent, and explains how students can credibly signal their skills when a polished application no longer proves very much.
Panelists:
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Megan Westover, Bamboo HR
Brandon Doyle, Walleroo
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics.
Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
From Campus to the CIA: A U Alum’s Journey
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
Join representatives of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for an information session led by a University of Utah alum who is excited to be back on campus to share their career journey and insights. The CIA is the nation’s premier intelligence agency, responsible for providing global analysis on political, social, economic, technological, and military issues — with career paths ranging from analysis and research to language, technology, and beyond.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how your degree can lead to a meaningful career at the CIA!
From Campus to CIA Handshake link.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit utah.joinhandshake.com. So You Want to Be a Therapist
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
More info coming soon!
Handshake link.
Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:10 PM – 1:50 PM.
For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com. How Did Housing Get So Expensive — and What Solutions Would Actually Work?
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
Why has housing become so expensive, and which policies would actually improve affordability? Join our panel of expert economists for an accessible discussion of what has driven rising housing costs, what determines whether new housing gets built, and which local, state, and federal solutions are most likely to work.
Panelists
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Andra Ghent, Ivory Boyer Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics.
Campus Locations: Garff Executive Education Building - Robert H. and Katharine B. (GARFF). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Can America Keep Its Promises? Social Security and the Math Washington Avoids
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
The United States faces significant fiscal challenges driven by demographic changes, rising federal expenditures, and long-term budget pressures. This forum will examine the future of Social Security, federal spending priorities, and the policy tradeoffs economists believe policymakers must confront in the years ahead.
Panelists
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics
Register with the link.
Campus Locations: Virtual. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit eccles.utah.edu. Careers in Criminology
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
More info coming soon!
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Day After Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 27, 2026.