President’s Message: Student Innovation @ the U 2019

In 1850, just three years after they arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, the founders of the University of Utah created a modest institution of higher education to ensure a prosperous and fulfilling future for the people living here. From that humble beginning grew a major research university with global stature. Throughout decades of growth […]

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Student Innovation @ the U 2019 Credits

“Student Innovation at the U” is an annual publication celebrating student innovation and impact at the University of Utah. A digital version is available at lassonde.utah.edu/studentinnovation2019. This publication is produced by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business and the hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the […]

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Program Directory: Student Innovation @ the U 2019

ArtsBridge: An interdisciplinary arts education outreach program. artsbridge.utah.edu ArtsForce: A two-day conference for art students to learn about how to share their creative work. artsforceutah.com Arts Entrepreneur: Connect with your peers, learn the value of your skills and explore connections between the arts and entrepreneurship. lassonde.utah.edu/art Bench-2-Bedside: A competition for medical, engineering and business students […]

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Thrive Smart Systems Wins $40,000 Prize at 2019 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

Thrive Smart Systems – a completely wireless sprinkling system that is reliable, environmentally friendly and affordable – took home the $40,000 grand prize and the first-place title at the 2019 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge at the University of Utah today. The event featured the best collegiate entrepreneurs in Utah competing for $100,000 in cash and prizes. […]

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$30,000 Awarded in the 2019 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

Utah’s top high school entrepreneurs won $30,000 in cash and prizes at the 2019 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) Final Awards and Showcase event today at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Studios. The program is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a division of the David Eccles School of Business, and sponsored by Zions […]

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Attend Final Awards & Showcase Events for 2019 UEC & HSUEC

You’re invited to attend the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) and High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) Awards & Showcase events on Saturday, March 30, at the University of Utah (UEC at 4-6 p.m., HSUEC at 2:30-4 p.m.). The top-20 teams in these statewide programs will be competing for cash and prizes. This is a great opportunity to see […]

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U Ranked No. 17 for MBA Entrepreneurship by U.S. News

The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business’ MBA program ranked No. 17 for entrepreneurship in new rankings released by U.S. News & World report for 2020. The ranking is an improvement from No. 24 in the previous period. The entrepreneurship ranking was supported by activities at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and Lassonde Studios, which […]

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