Watch this video to learn why students at the University of Utah chose to live, create, launch at Lassonde Studios. All current and incoming students are welcome to apply to live here and get involved during the academic year and summer. We have many programs and opportunity for students to learn about and experience […]
Author: Lassonde Staff
Eating Healthy at Miller Cafe
The Miller Cafe is committed to catering to the diverse dietary preferences of every student. The cafe chefs and management pride themselves on offering a range of products, including vegan and vegetarian options, foods made without gluten ingredients, and customizable orders. Whether you seek a nutritious snack or a delightful treat, Miller Cafe is here […]
Off the Rack: Gen Z’s Answer to Fast Fashion
With the help of the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Susma Gurung is pursuing her childhood dream. Since she was a kid, Gurung has been passionate about fashion. Growing up in Salt Lake City, Gurung scoured thrift shops for the perfect pieces. While she loved […]
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Awards Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships & Waivers for 2023-24
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah, and the David Eccles School of Business awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships and tuition waivers to over 140 student entrepreneurs for the 2023-24 academic year. Most of the scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing […]
U. of Utah Ranked Top 5 for Entrepreneurship in the West by Princeton Review
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is ranked No. 2 for undergraduate and No. 3 for graduate entrepreneurship education in the West in new rankings from the Princeton Review for 2024. The rankings are the latest in a series of recent top rankings and awards for entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School. […]
Master of Business Creation Wins 2023 Utah Innovation Award
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business won the first-place prize in the professional-services category in the 2023 Utah Innovation Awards. The awards are managed by Utah Business and Foley & Lardner and concluded at an event on Oct. 30. “The awards recognize the state’s […]
Master of Business Creation Wins Excellence Award from Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers
The Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business continues to receive recognition for its unique approach to training and supporting working entrepreneurs. The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) presented the MBC program its award for “Excellence in Entrepreneurship Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation” at the organization’s […]
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2023 Annual Report
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute FY 2023 Annual Report is now available (see link below). We’re excited to tell everyone about developments from our program ranked No. 7 in the nation for entrepreneurship (No. 4 among public schools) by U.S. News & World Report. In the last year, we have worked with 5,600 college students, 741 […]
Win $30,000 in the 2023-24 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Registration for the 2023-24 High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. The statewide business-idea competition is open to all students in Utah ages 14-18. Teams compete for $30,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. The registration deadline is Jan. 16, 2024. The competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked interdisciplinary division […]
Win $100,000 in the 2023-24 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Registration for the 2023-24 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is now open. All college students in Utah from participating colleges and universities are welcome to participate in this statewide business-model competition. Teams are competing for $100,000 in cash and prizes this year. The registration deadline is Feb. 21, 2024. The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is managed by the […]