University of Utah students Tan Nguyen and Tobias Mache have one goal: revitalize the movie-going experience. They are the founders of Cineractive, a company working to create interactive display technology for movie theaters to use as an alternative to traditional static posters. The idea came from Nguyen’s love of going to the movies. “My family […]

Kenechi Uzor wants to amplify African voices. That’s why he launched Iskanchi Press, a United States-based publishing house. The name is inspired by “Iskanci,” the Hausa word for non-conformity — something Uzor’s startup lives up to. He grew the company in the Master of Business Creation, an applied program for entrepreneurs at the University of […]

The Boob Bus wants mammograms to be fun. A startup co-founded by Rena Vanzo, The Boob Bus offers mobile breast imaging services, as well as cosmetic injectables and genetic testing. All the above happens in Doris Jean, the company’s bus lovingly named after Vanzo’s late grandmother. Vanzo grew the company in the Master of Business […]

Salt Lake City has a long and rich history of Greek migration. Alexia Maikidou Poutrino, an MFA candidate in modern dance at the University of Utah, explored this local Greek history through her research. She utilized Screendance — a hybrid art form that merges dance and film — to create a film that brings new […]

Getting a balanced breakfast every morning can be hard, especially as a college student with limited time and space. Jack Urness, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, is working on a solution. He is the founder of Up&Oat, a company making an overnight oat mix that only requires milk or water. Urness […]

Brennah Strange, a multi-disciplinary design student at the University of Utah, is designing gear that looks good, feels good, and works hard while being kind to the planet. She is the founder of Hookchute, a community-driven brand that sells sustainable outdoor apparel that merges her passion for sewing and her love of the outdoors. Strange’s […]

At the University of Utah, the magnificent peaks that surround campus serve as a powerful source of inspiration for us to climb toward greater heights. Our students ascend literal mountains to hike, ski, and bike, but they also climb metaphorical mountains by mastering new subjects, advancing their careers, achieving personal goals, and devoting their time […]