Inaugural Cohort of Founders Graduates from Master of Business Creation Global in Africa

The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business graduated the first cohort of international founders through the new MBC Global option this month at a celebration in Ghana. The 18 founders enrolled from countries across Africa and grew their businesses with support from applied curriculum, personal mentorship, […]

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Jeff D. Davis Appointed Director of Master of Business Creation Program

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business recently appointed Jeff D. Davis – an experienced international executive, entrepreneur, investor, and professor of entrepreneurship and marketing – as the new director of the award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC). The unique program provides founders with personal mentorship, applied curriculum, access to funding, marketing resources […]

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Lassonde Events Calendar: Fall 2025

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute events calendar for fall 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 […]

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U. of Utah Ranked No. 5 Public School for MBA Entrepreneurship (No. 16 Overall) by U.S. News

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business ranks No. 5 among public schools (No. 16 overall) in the latest 2025 MBA rankings for entrepreneurship released by US News and World Report. In related rankings released earlier from US News and World Report, the Eccles School ranked No. 5 among public schools (No. 8 overall) for undergraduate entrepreneurship for 2025. […]

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21 Founders Graduate from the Master of Business Creation in Spring 2025

Twenty-one founders graduated from the Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business following the spring 2025 semester. This is the latest group to graduate from this unique and award-winning program designed specifically for entrepreneurs. The group includes 18 people who graduated from the MBC’s in-person option and […]

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VIDEO: Lassonde $25 Million Gift Announcement

 Pierre Lassonde and the Lassonde Family Foundation recently announced another pivotal $25 million gift to support programs and activities at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-ranked, interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. The new donation doubles the total gifts from the Lassonde Family Foundation to the […]

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Scott Holley Appointed as Executive Director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business announced Scott Holley as the new executive director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute today. Holley is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in the outdoor industry, business consulting and investment banking. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah and an MBA […]

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