On a Thursday in October at the new Lassonde Studios, dozens of excited students gathered, many bringing with them new inventions and ideas. The event is known as Get Seeded, it’s held several times a semester, and students from across campus are invited to join the fun, learn about new inventions and eat free food. […]
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Learn more about the Lassonde Studios, the new home for student innovators and entrepreneurs at the University of Utah. The facility is a student residence, incubator and makerspace.
New Tools for Inventors at Lassonde
When Thad Kelling, marketing and public relations director for the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, outlined for me the mission of their big, new, copper-clad building on campus (1701 Student Life Way), I was understandably impressed. The ground floor of Lassonde Studios and its resources, he stressed, are open to all students on campus — not just […]
A Modern Way to Shop for Vintage Clothing
Finding vintage clothing can be difficult. Especially when it involves digging through racks of clothes and multiple stores in hopes of finding that one piece you’re looking for. Then when you finally do find the perfect piece, it’s overpriced … by hundreds of dollars. If it’s not overpriced, it’s extremely outdated. But not in a […]
U Ranks 15th for Grad, 18th for Undergrad Entrepreneurship Studies
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, including its Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, is one of the best places in the country for students who want to launch their own businesses, according to The Princeton Review. In a new survey, the Eccles School ranked No. 15 for graduate and No. 18 for […]
VIDEO: Welcome to the Lassonde Institute
We welcome all students to get involved with the Lassonde Institute and to apply to live at the Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah. Watch this video for an introduction to the students living and creating at the Lassonde Institute and Lassonde Studios. This video was produced by students at the Lassonde Studios. Learn […]
A Look Back: Lassonde Studios Renderings
Take a walk through the design process for Lassonde Studios by browsing through these renderings. The images, from the bottom of the page to the top, illustrate the different concepts and styles explored during the design phase of the construction process. A key element of the design is a flexible structure that will evolve over […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios from the Sky
Watch our new drone video of the completed Lassonde Studios building at the University of Utah. Students moved into the unique $45 million facility in August 2016. The building is a combined living and creating hub for all students on campus. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
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 […]
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 […]