Penn State News
Penn State to launch Veterans Business Outreach Center
September 11, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced a grant award to Penn State to establish a Veterans Business Outreach Center, to help enhance training and counseling services for both new and existing, veteran and military spouse, small-business owners across the commonwealth.
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank offers startup resources for all
August 28, 2024
Through recent support from the College Township Industrial Development Authority, Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank is now able to reach more State College community entrepreneurs through an Idea TestLab program specifically designed to support them.
OriginLabs now offers free makerspace memberships to University Park students
August 23, 2024
Makerspace Memberships at OriginLabs are now available at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at University Park. To register for a free student Makerspace Membership, visit the OriginLabs website and fill out the Free Student Membership registration form.
CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship
January 18, 2024
Students interested in entrepreneurship have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, faculty and student organizations at the CommunENTI networking event, hosted by the ENTI Ambassadors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Students invited to entrepreneurship networking event
February 14, 2023
Current Penn State students interested in entrepreneurship or currently enrolled in an entrepreneurship program can attend the CommunENTI networking event from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, sixth floor.
Penn State’s entrepreneurship educators gather for annual conference
January 3, 2023
The 2022 Penn State Entrepreneurship Educators Conference on Nov. 4 brought together 75 faculty, staff and other collaborators at the recently opened Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College. The annual conference, now in its 10th year, is organized by the Center for Penn State Student Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor launches ambassador program
November 30, 2022
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor launched an ambassador program this semester to help promote the minor to fellow students. The ENTI Student Ambassador Program will hold its first event on Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. The event is open to all current Penn State students interested in learning more about opportunities available within the ENTI minor. Pizza will be provided and ambassadors will be available to answer questions and discuss how the ENTI minor can fit into students’ studies.
Professor completes entrepreneurship-related Fulbright in Botswana
October 31, 2022
Penn State Associate Professor Anne Hoag recently returned from Botswana, where she served as a Fulbright Specialist. She spent six weeks at Botswana International University of Science and Technology focusing on entrepreneurship education.
