The Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) announced the top 20 teams, from over 220 applications, for 2024-25 this week. They will advance to the final stage of this business-idea competition, which is open to all high school students across Utah, ages 14-18. They are competing for $30,000 in cash and scholarships. This competition […]
The MBC Marketing Agency at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business announced its student teams for spring 2025 recently. See the complete list of students below. The agency is more than just a student-led initiative — it’s a dynamic program where innovation meets opportunity. It operates as a real agency, doing real […]
We’re seeking a new Executive Director for the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-ranked program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The Executive Director will manage the strategic infrastructure and operations of the Institute and serve as an “entrepreneur in residence” while mentoring […]
Legendary Silicon Valley venture capitalist, founder, philanthropist and entrepreneurship thought-leader Tim Draper is supporting young entrepreneurs across Utah with a $500,000 gift to support the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge and related High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is a business-model competition for college students at participating universities across the state, while the High […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, awarded over $396,000 in scholarships to over 105 student entrepreneurs for the 2024-25 academic year. Most of the scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find a […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2025 is now available in print and online formats. See links below. We have many events and opportunities planned for the semester. We have Make Space hours, grants, workshops, mentor hours, application deadlines, entrepreneur classes through the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, and more. All University of […]
Located in the lobby of Lassonde Studios is one of the University of Utah’s most popular dining spots, Miller Cafe. On one side is the Miller Grill, which offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are made to order. The grill offers a variety of made-to-order options including sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and more. On the […]
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is ranked No. 3 for undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship education in the West in new rankings from the Princeton Review for 2025. The rankings are the latest of many top rankings for entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School. “We are a top-ranked school for entrepreneurship because […]
The 2023-24 annual report for the Master of Business Creation (MBC) is now available. Read it for an overview and highlights about this award-winning program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. The last year was another great one for this high-value and applied graduate program for entrepreneurs. The program supported 81 […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2024 Annual Report is now available (see link below). We’re excited to tell everyone about developments from our program ranked among the top-10 for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review. In the last year, we have worked with 6,800 college students, 618 high school outreach […]
