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October 26
2022
Explore, network, learn during Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State, scheduled for Nov. 14-18, connects community members and aspiring entrepreneurs with Penn State’s vibrant ecosystem of investors, researchers, and startup champions.
October 25
2022
Penn State Altoona to host interview skills webinar Nov. 8
Join the Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family for the webinar “Ace that Interview” on Tuesday, Nov. 8, via Zoom.
October 20
2022
Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for winter 2023 Idea TestLab
Entrepreneurs will have a chance to test out their ideas at the winter 2023 Idea TestLab, sponsored by the Mont Alto and York LaunchBoxes. Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 9, 2023, for this free, five-week, virtual accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs determine the viability of their business idea.
October 19
2022
Penn State Wilkes-Barre provides support, feedback for entrepreneurs
Penn State Wilkes-Barre partnered with several other campuses to help potential entrepreneurs in the community test the viability of their ideas. The Northeast Region Idea TestLab, offered through the Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Lehigh Valley campuses, brought together a group of people in all phases of entrepreneurship to provide expert and peer support feedback for their ideas.
October 19
2022
Berks LaunchBox announces winners of pitch competition
Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the winners of its third pitch competition. DN Organics took first place and Paragon Behavioral Health took second. Both companies received $125 in seed funding from the LaunchBox.
October 14
2022
Hazleton LaunchBox aims to strengthen community ties with ‘Walk the Block’ event
Employees of the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton recently visited various businesses in downtown Hazleton during its “Walk the Block” event.
October 13
2022
Philanthropy helps Penn State and Penn Staters to impact the world
“A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence” concluded on June 30, raising more than $2.2 billion for the three key imperatives of a modern land-grant institution: opening the doors of higher education to students from every background; creating transformative experiences for both students and citizens; and impacting the larger world through research, outreach and service. While the nearly $844.5 million raised for the last imperative advanced a wide range of priorities across the University, the campaign focused attention on three opportunities for impact: economic development, resource security, and human health.
October 11
2022
New Kensington students, ideas sought for upcoming Idea Challenge
Students of any major can participate in the Idea Challenge for a chance to win prizes and strengthen their professional development skills, as well as innovative mindset.
October 05
2022
Speaker, consultant Susan Robinson featured on new episode of ‘Dare to Disrupt’
In the 11th episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, Host Ryan Newman interviews speaker, consultant, and leader Susan Robinson, who received her bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Penn State in 1994. Robinson presented a TED Talk in 2017 entitled “How I Fail at Being Disabled,” which has over 1.5 million views.
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