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Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Awards Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships & Waivers for 2023-24

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked program at the University of Utah, and the David Eccles School of Business awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships and tuition waivers to over 140 student entrepreneurs for the 2023-24 academic year. Most of the scholarships come with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience while managing […]

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U. of Utah Ranked Top 5 for Entrepreneurship in the West by Princeton Review

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is ranked No. 2 for undergraduate and No. 3 for graduate entrepreneurship education in the West in new rankings from the Princeton Review for 2024. The rankings are the latest in a series of recent top rankings and awards for entrepreneurship programs at the Eccles School. […]

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Going Outdoors: Gear Made for Adventure

Skiing, camping, fishing, hiking — you name it, and Logan Going probably does it. A born-and-raised outdoor enthusiast from Oregon, the business major at the University of Utah is turning his passion for the outdoors into an enterprising startup, Going Outdoors. Going’s business seeks to solve problems with outdoor activities that the founder himself experiences. […]

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Naegeli Footworks: Improving Mobility Through Better Orthotics

Aren Naegeli, a biomedical engineering student at the University of Utah and the engineer behind Naegeli Footworks, is dedicated to revolutionizing the orthotics industry. Her approach integrates traditional orthotic components with modular designs, creating more accessible and user-friendly solutions for individuals who suffer from foot and ankle pain due to congenital or degenerative conditions or […]

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Java Vending: Fueling Student Success with Quality Coffee

Meet Chase Martin, an operations and supply chain major from the University of Utah, and partner Jax Pieretti, a marketing major. Their venture, Java Vending, aims to revolutionize the coffee experience for students. Their mission is to provide high-quality, affordable coffee conveniently located around campus. The inspiration behind Java Vending came during Martin’s study abroad […]

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Duck Skateboards: Unique and Lighthearted Gear and Clothing

An avid artist, skateboarder, and snowboarder, Rowan Block found an intersection for his passions through his business Duck Skateboards, selling skateboard decks and clothing adorned with his unique graphic style. Originally from Colorado, Block is majoring in multi-disciplinary design at the University of Utah and offering the skateboard world his creative designs and hand-drawn collections. […]

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5 Steps for Identifying a Business Problem and Opportunity

Unique business ideas are inspiring innovation everywhere, from technology to health care. How do entrepreneurs come up with all these ideas? In a world that never stops moving, innovating, and working around problems, new business opportunities are everywhere, just waiting to be tackled. A workshop entitled “Identify a Problem and Opportunity” has the scoop on […]

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