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.
We’re excited to announce that the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is featured in Stanford d.school’s “Uncharted Territory: A Guide to Reimagining Higher Education” (download copy here). Inside, you’ll find a collection of immersive case studies and actionable tips on how we and 11 others schools are reshaping the future of higher ed in a student-centered way. […]
See the different dorm room types at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Studios in this video. Lassonde Studios is a unique facility located in the heart of campus and dedicated to helping students “live, create, launch.” All students are welcome to live here. Apply and learn more about Lassonde Studios at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
We recently sat down with one of our newest Lassonde Studios residents Tessa Nishida to learn a little about why she chose to come to the University of Utah and what her goals for the future are. She told us about stories from her island home, how she wants to incorporate fashion with sustainability, and […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in October 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, we planted succulents, awarded grants, hosted a dinner event with the Coalatree CEO, ate acai, attended workshops, and more. All U students are welcome to attend our events and live here. Find upcoming events and […]
Decheque is a student-run startup aiming to change the alternative investment industry. Started in March 2019, Decheque matches investors with hedge funds in hopes of increasing access to the private investment industry. The founder, Andrew Pignanelli, a finance major at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and resident at Lassonde Studios, has […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in September 2019 at #LassondeStudios and other locations. During the month, our founder Pierre Lassonde visited, we got to know the founders in our new Master of Business Creation program, hosted our annual Fund U Feed U event, held our second Open Mic of the year, installed […]
We hosted a scavenger hunt for our L4 residents for the 2019-20 academic year. They ran all over the building taking pictures, finding hidden gems, and getting to know each other and our community. Team finished 14 missions to complete the scavenger hunt. First place went to the team of Warren McCarty, a biology major […]
If you live at Lassonde Studios, you already know at least one RA (or residential advisors). These outstanding students live and lead small groups within the building. They get to know each and every one of their residents and help ensure the best experience possible. The RA group for 2019-20 is diverse and accomplished. Get […]
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute welcomed L4, the fourth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios, at move-in day for the 2019-20 academic year on Aug. 15. The group is one of the most diverse and ambitious yet to live in this unique building at the University of Utah. All students at the U are welcome […]
Here are photos from our events and activities in August 2019 at Lassonde Studios and other locations. During the month, our new L4 residents moved in, we welcome our first MBC students, we started our many regular programs, we helped host a tour on the USS Constitution, and more. All U students are welcome to […]
