Learn about Bench to Bedside, a student medical innovation competition at the University of Utah. All students are welcome to participate. Learn more at bit.ly/UUb2b.
VIDEO: Bench to Beside Innovation Competition
Author: Lassonde Staff
VIDEO: Meet Lassonde Student Jaron Hall
Meet Jaron Hall, a Lassonde Institute student leader and repeat entrepreneur. Learn more about Hall’s startup company The Utah Box here. Or learn about his other company, Utah Maids, here.
New Lassonde Studios Images
Are you dying to see more images of Lassonde Studios? Or do you live there and want to see it from another perspective? We have you covered. Below is a new photo set of the building at various times of day. Take a look and tell us what you think by leaving a comment. Lassonde […]
TOMS Shoes Founder Visiting U for Free Lecture
The Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center at the University of Utah welcomes Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS shoes, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Dumke Auditorium. Mycoskie will present “Social Entrepreneurism: The New Face of American Innovation” as the keynote address for the 2016 World […]
Best Buy is Coming to the U: Learn How to Get Funded
Do you have a product you want to see on the shelf at Best Buy? Join Best Buy executive and Lassonde Institute alumnus Joel Nelson to learn about Best Buy Ignite, a new program to fund entrepreneurs with products that could be sold in Best Buy. Nelson will be at the University of Utah for […]
Photo Album: Lassonde Studios Dedication
Our dedication and open house for Lassonde Studios was a big success! Thanks to everyone who attended and those who made this amazing project possible. See what you missed or live the experience again by browsing our new photo album from the event.
Lassonde Studios in the News
The Lassonde Studios opening and dedication received widespread media attention from local and national media. Students moved into the building on Aug. 18, and the dedication was held Sept. 22. Reporters featured everything from the makerspaces throughout the building to the unique living opportunities on the upper floors. Find out what they are saying and get […]
Hashtaggy: Connecting Students One Hashtag at a Time
When Ryan Bliss first arrived at the University of Utah, he was told exactly what to expect: lifelong friendships and a never-ending amount of social events. But what he experienced was much different. Students were socializing less and using social media more. According to a study done by UCLA, college is the least social it […]
Hashtaggy Takeover Photo Album
Hashtaggy took over Lassonde Studios last week. The student startup staged activities on every floor – a Mario Kart tournament, fashion show, paper airplane contest and more – using the event to beta launch their new social media app. Learn more about Hashtaggy and get on their waiting list here: www.hashtaggy.co
Evók Clothing Embraces Fashion Philanthropy
Fashion philanthropy: It’s one of the best ideas of the decade, which hundreds of designers from Ralph Lauren to TOMS have incorporated, and the idea is inspiring Colby Russo, a business student at the University of Utah and a Lassonde Studios resident. Russo founded Evók Clothing Collective, and dedicated it to fueling the local economy […]
