July 2004

In the News

The 7th Annual MicroEnterprise Conference, held March 11th - 13th, was a great success. Students, faculty, and members of the community participated in lectures and discussion sessions focusing on sustainable strategies for building economic self-reliance. more

Microfinance Study Earns Best Paper Award

Brigham Young University professor Warner Woodworth and MPA student Shon Hiatt received the Best Paper Award for the Business Division at the 2003 Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Conference. Their paper, "Socioeconomic Impacts of Microfinance in Mexico and Ecuador," will be published in an upcoming issue of Utah Academy Journal. more

Academy for Creating Enterprise Celebrates 500 Graduates

Six months ago, Stephen W and Bette Gibson celebrated the holidays with a special gift---the 500th graduate from the Academy for Creating Enterprise (the Academy) on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. more