Lassonde Institute Named a Finalist in Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute was announced as a finalist for the 2022 Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards recently. Launched in 1999, the awards identify and applaud the breakthrough leaders and companies who have contributed to the ongoing and growing success of Utah and Silicon Slopes. The Lassonde Institute was named a finalist for […]

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Lassonde Events Calendar: Spring 2023

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for spring 2023 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 […]

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Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Awards $394,500 in Scholarships for 2022-23

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-5 ranked program at the University of Utah, awarded $394,500 in scholarships to 125 students for the 2022-23 academic year as of today. The scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing many activities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Find a complete list of scholarship recipients below. They […]

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39 Student Entrepreneurs Admitted to Lassonde Founders Program for 2022-23

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-5 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed the third group of Lassonde Founders for the 2022-23 academic year. Thirty-nine students, including some returning to the program for the second or third year, were admitted into the residential entrepreneur program for undergraduate students. They […]

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U. of Utah ranked No. 2 for entrepreneurship in the West by Princeton Review

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business received another top-5 ranking for entrepreneurship today. The Princeton Review ranked the school No. 2 for undergraduate entrepreneurship in the West for 2023. The entrepreneurship program at the Eccles School is provided in partnership between the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, which celebrated its […]

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Photo Gallery: October at Lassonde 2022

Here are the photos from events and activities at Lassonde Studios and other locations in October 2022. During this month, we dressed up for Halloween, attended workshops, pitched for Get Seeded grants, attended Make It activities, relaxed between classes, inspired people with chalk and whiteboard markers, enjoyed the fall weather, made new friends, and more. Find […]

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