Leonard Black will be remembered as an early advocate for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. He passed on Aug. 16, 2025, at the age of 83. During his time working at the University of Utah from 1999 to 2014, Black taught at the David Eccles School of Business and played a supporting role […]
Tucked into a welcoming corner of the Lassonde Studios first floor, Miller Cafe has earned its reputation as one of the top dining destinations on campus. Whether you’re craving breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the Miller Grill delivers tasty options daily — from hearty sandwiches to refreshing smoothies and more. Across from the grill, the Miller Market makes it easy […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L10, the tenth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, for the 2025-26 academic year recently. This diverse group will “live, create, launch” together in this unique building for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the University of Utah. All students at the University of Utah are welcome at Lassonde Studios, […]
The MBC Marketing Agency at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has announced its student teams for the fall 2025 semester. The MBC Marketing Agency is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity where students deliver high-impact marketing work for real companies enrolled in the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program — an innovative degree […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is an accredited, one-year degree program for serious entrepreneurs committed to growing their startup company. In short, it is an accelerator plus graduate degree — designed for entrepreneurs. The program is high-value and designed to be affordable for entrepreneurs. […]
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 […]
