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Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit at University of Hawai’i at Mānoa's Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs (RISE)! Experience a transformative journey equipped with networking spaces, access to capital, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more. Having consistent access to these resources gives students so much opportunity to make their ideas come to life. RISE empowers you with resources, connections, and limitless potential. 

Read more about RISE: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/07/05/rise-makerspaces-lassonde-inspiration/

Dare to create, innovate, and thrive!

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This semester, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa students will have access to a new state-of-the-art facility, @Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs (RISE). Inspired by the University of Utah's Lassonde Studios, RISE aims to provide an environment for entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators to gain opportunities and make connections.

Read the entire University of Hawai’i article: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/07/30/rise-student-entrepreneur-events-funding-incentives/

The RISE facility, located next to the Mānoa campus, is an extension of the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE). Sandra Fujiyama, PACE Executive Director, and Asia Nunez, PACE Leader, share their excitement to have more space for residents to collaborate and learn from one another. The goal is to foster innovation and creativity, allowing creatives to develop prototypes and make their ideas come alive.

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Nurturing the creative spark is one of the best ways we can support creators everywhere. Encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship among university students is crucial, as fast-growth ventures drive prosperity and social progress. 

Read the entire World Economic Forum article: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/10/universities-should-support-more-student-entrepreneurs/

Entrepreneurial ventures create value by seizing opportunities and solving problems through innovative technologies. The time spent at these institutions is vital in fostering innovation by providing the necessary support and talent for breakthrough ideas.

How is your institution nurturing students’ creative spark?

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Thank you to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) for hosting another memorable annual meeting in beautiful, sunny Florida. Our time spent connecting with those who share the common goal of transforming higher education to meet the demands of tomorrow was inspiring and fulfilling. We look forward to continuing our interactions with those who are dedicated to their institution and student success. 

Let’s keep the conversation going! Join the STRT community here: https://www.strt.com/join

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David Kale provides first-hand experience of what it takes to be part of an Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community (ELLC) from their time at University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. With a wealth of resources and programs at your fingertips, seize every chance to thrive as a creator. Kale reminds future residents to embrace possibilities, growth, and the vibrant community as they embark on a transformative journey. 

Read the entire article here: https://lassonde.utah.edu/7-tips-to-maximize-your-lassonde-experience/

From fostering lifelong connections to honing entrepreneurial skills, every moment in an ELLC is an opportunity to thrive. Embrace the uncomfortable, say “yes” to new experiences, and savor every moment, as time at an ELLC will become a cherished chapter in your life story.