Check out our photo gallery from our event last week, when we announced a new $12 million gift from Pierre Lassonde and plans for the new Lassonde Studios building. The pictures document the entire day, from the morning press conference to the surprise student parade for Mr. Lassonde. Go to Facebook to view the gallery.
Category: Resources
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Student Innovation @ the U 2014
Read about student innovation and entrepreneurship in our new “Student Innovation @ the U” report for 2014. Inside you will find stories about student startups, inventions and more. Also inside are tips and resources for getting involved. The report is available in two formats. Share and enjoy. PDF version E-magazine
VIDEO: We are Lassonde Entrepreneurs
Watch “We are Lassonde Entrepreneurs,” our new introductory video for the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. The video provides an overview of the institute and will introduce you to some of our standout Lassonde students.
Why you need to invent your future
In today’s business world being employed has less to do with finding a job, and everything to do with inventing a job, says Thomas L. Friedman in the New York Times article “Need a Job: Invent It.” The article was based on an interview with Tony Wagner, a Harvard education specialist and author of “Creating […]
Five pitfalls of entrepreneurship
Have you ever thought of an idea so genius it will make you millions? Entrepreneurs have been coming to the University of Utah for years. Four recent U of U inventors reveal five pitfalls they feel it is important to avoid. 1. Don’t Have a Closed Mind Char Poles has the most revolutionary ski poles […]