The Lassonde Studios – a new facility being built on the University of Utah campus for student entrepreneurs and innovators to live, create and launch companies – came into the national spotlight this week with a report by Bloomberg Businessweek. The article titled “University of Utah’s New Dorm Mimics Google Headquarters” compares the new building […]
Category: Announcements
Browse our many announcements for news and updates about our many programs related to entrepreneurship, innovation and business at the University of Utah.
Lassonde Institute Honored by Utah Association for Gifted Children
The Utah Association for Gifted Children honored the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute for its work organizing the Utah FIRST LEGO League program for the state during a recent annual conference. The award is given to organizations and individuals that make Utah communities wonderful places to live and raise children. “This is an amazing […]
New Startup Bootcamp Course Open to All Undergrads
Undergraduate entrepreneurship curriculum at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has been completely revamped with the launch of the Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Certificate that’s designed for all non-business majors, but also available to all students. The program now offers a new startup bootcamp course called “Entrepreneurship and the Scientific Method” (ENTP 1020) that […]
NeuroVersity Launches Pilot Project for Students with Autism
University of Utah startup NeuroVersity and the Columbus Community Center, which provides support services for people with disabilities, launched a new pilot project to help address the increasing numbers of individuals with autism spectrum disorder – a developmental disability that affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in Utah and 1 in 68 in the […]
5 Lessons for Student Entrepreneurs
Matt Allred is a junior in entrepreneurship at the University of Utah and owner of J.Bones Clothing. While working on his degree, he has already launched several companies and a has variety of experience. His latest experience was traveling to Kansas City, Mo., with Symptomly, a U startup that is advancing mobile health with their symptom […]
Past UEC Winner Featured at World Cup
Student startup KT Tape is in the global spotlight at the World Cup with its unique kinesiology therapeutic tape. Athletes wear the tape to support and prevent injuries to muscles and tendons. The company is a past winner of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and David Eccles School of Business’s Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, where the company […]
Honors Students Discover Innovation Scholar Program
Honors students at the University of Utah have a unique opportunity match their passions with a purpose, accelerate their educations and work toward their honors theses. Through the Innovation Scholar Program, Honors students can accomplish all of these things while working with diverse students from around campus and getting recognition on your transcript as an […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Gift Announcement
On April 8, 2014, we held a Lassonde Studios Gift Announcement to reveal a new $12 million gift to help build a new home for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. This video provides an overview of the event and designs for the building, which were unveiled on the same day. Learn more about […]
Foundry to Host Info Sessions May 22 & 27
The Foundry Utah, a business discovery center for students provided by the Lassonde Institute and David Eccles School of Business, is hosting two info sessions to recruit participants for a new cohort on May 22 and 27. The new cohort will start June 2 and meet for 12 weeks. Learn more on the Foundry website: www.foundry.utah.edu/participate
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Design Open House
We have invited the entire campus community to take part in the planning and design of the Lassonde Studios. This video features one of many events we have held to generate ideas and feedback. The Lassonde Studios will open in fall 2016 and be the new home for student innovators and entrepreneurs.