The University of Utah launched an ambitious plan today to recruit the “400 best student entrepreneurs” to live in the new, $45 million Lassonde Studios building starting fall 2016. The one-of-a-kind facility will feature living “pods” and a unique blend of space for making, starting companies and living.
Topic: Student Housing
VIDEO: Calling the 400 Best Student Entrepreneurs
We are proud to release these new videos featuring our international call for the “400 best student entrepreneurs” to live, create and launch at the Lassonde Studios starting fall 2016. Apply now and learn more about the facility and community at www.lassonde.utah.edu/studios. Read our related press release here. Students who live at the Lassonde Studios […]
Audition for ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ at U of U
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah is hosting an exclusive audition for ABC’s “Shark Tank,” a business-themed reality show next month. All alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited. Attend the audition on Thursday, April 16.
Utah’s Best College Entrepreneurs Compete for $40,000
Utah’s best college entrepreneurs have been narrowed to the top-20 teams that advance to the final event of the 2015 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge later this month. The annual, state-wide, business-plan competition is hosted by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah and sponsored by Zions Bank.
U Students Find Success Selling Interchangeable Ski Goggles
It didn’t take Schaeffer Warnock long to fall in love with Utah’s ski country. The first time he hit the slopes at Alta as a 14-year-old, he knew being outdoors during the winter would be a part of his future. His passion grew in high school, when he and buddy Jake Nelson made the rounds […]
Read Our Spring 2015 Newsletter
Our spring 2015 newsletter is now available. Download the PDF or pick up a copy to find out what’s happening each semester. Inside are student profiles, institute news and a calendar of events. Enjoy. Download PDF
Construction webcam live
The construction webcam for the Lassonde Studios is now live. Log on to check our progress. The building opens in fall 2016, so we still have a long way to go. View webcam
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Pod Suites
Get a closer look at the pod suites planned for the Lassonde Studios building at the University of Utah in this sample architectural walk-through. The sample was recorded from the virtual tour available at www.lassonde.utah.edu/pod-virtual-tour. Learn more about the Lassonde Studios at www.lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Groundbreaking Event
Did you miss the Lassonde Studios groundbreaking event or want to live it again? Watch this video summary for highlights. The event featured 3D virtual tours, the debut of the new building animation video, a student showcase and more. Learn more at www.lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Take virtual tour of Lassonde Studios
Don’t miss our new web-based virtual tour of the Lassonde Studios building. A desktop browser and software are required. The tour starts in a “living pod” suite, and you can explore the rest of the building by using the secret passages. Start Tour
