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10.25.2009
Founder of TOMS Shoes to Speak at the University of Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla., -- As a witness to South American poverty, Blake Mycoskie decided he could change the world. Following a 2006 vacation to Argentina, Mycoskie established TOMS Shoes; a sustainable, for-profit company with a philanthropic mission. The organization gives a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes purchased. Since its inception, Mycoskie's company has delivered over 150,000 pairs of shoes.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., -- As a witness to South American poverty, Blake Mycoskie decided he could change the world. Following a 2006 vacation to Argentina, Mycoskie established TOMS Shoes; a sustainable, for-profit company with a philanthropic mission. The organization gives a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes purchased. Since its inception, Mycoskie's company has delivered over 150,000 pairs of shoes.
10.25.2009
High School Program Attendee Starts Community Service Program
South Florida Sun-Sentinel - By Fallan Patterson - Like many of his classmates, Alexander Alghussain enjoys school activities. He's captain of the Cardinal Gibbons High School cross-country team and is active in student government and the National Honor Society.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel - By Fallan Patterson - Like many of his classmates, Alexander Alghussain enjoys school activities. He's captain of the Cardinal Gibbons High School cross-country team and is active in student government and the National Honor Society.
10.10.2009
UF College of Fine Arts collaborates with the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to host JumpstART II!
Gainesville, Fla. - It is not easy to survive as an artist, especially during today's challenging economic times. To be successful, artists must be dynamic and reactive, passionate and motivated, and innovative and entrepreneurial. On October 10, 2009, the College of Fine Arts and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation proudly hosted JumpstART II: Going Solo! A Workshop in Creative Entrepreneurship.
Gainesville, Fla. - It is not easy to survive as an artist, especially during today's challenging economic times. To be successful, artists must be dynamic and reactive, passionate and motivated, and innovative and entrepreneurial. On October 10, 2009, the College of Fine Arts and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation proudly hosted JumpstART II: Going Solo! A Workshop in Creative Entrepreneurship.
10.02.2009
UF Business Students Get Ethics Served on a Platter
Gainesville, Fla. - Sustainable business. Eat local, eat healthy. Know your farmer, know your food. These catch phrases were made real recently to students in a group newly formed under the auspices of the Warrington College of Business Administration's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI).
Gainesville, Fla. - Sustainable business. Eat local, eat healthy. Know your farmer, know your food. These catch phrases were made real recently to students in a group newly formed under the auspices of the Warrington College of Business Administration's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI).
09.11.2009
Web site created by UF student helps students find volunteer opportunities
Gainesville, Fla. - The University of Florida's Center for Leadership and Service has announced a partnership with SweatMonkey, a Web-based resource created by a UF sophomore to engage students in community service.
Gainesville, Fla. - The University of Florida's Center for Leadership and Service has announced a partnership with SweatMonkey, a Web-based resource created by a UF sophomore to engage students in community service.
09.10.2009
UF College of Business Namesake Commits $16 Million to Create Faculty Fellows Fund
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Citing faculty as the key to a competitive future for the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business Administration, UF Trustee Al Warrington announced today that he has committed a deferred gift of $16 million to establish an endowment to privately fund faculty positions in the college.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Citing faculty as the key to a competitive future for the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business Administration, UF Trustee Al Warrington announced today that he has committed a deferred gift of $16 million to establish an endowment to privately fund faculty positions in the college.
06.08.2009
RMS and RoomBug™ (co-founder, MSE Alum) partner to offer roommate selection on Facebook®
Raleigh, NC - RMS, the leading provider of fully web-based housing, conference and judicial affairs software for universities and colleges globally, has partnered with RoomBug™ to deliver Facebook® interaction for students wishing to browse and search for other students with similar interests.
Raleigh, NC - RMS, the leading provider of fully web-based housing, conference and judicial affairs software for universities and colleges globally, has partnered with RoomBug™ to deliver Facebook® interaction for students wishing to browse and search for other students with similar interests.
06.02.2009
Building the Perfect Network
Trey Lauderdale (MSE '07) remembers his "A-ha" moment well. It came on March 6, 2008. As a student in the Master of Entrepreneurship program, like many others, he had awaited Apple's release of the iPhone Software Developer's Kit with great anticipation. Literally thousands of developers couldn't wait to start making simple games and amusing applications, but Lauderdale sat in his office, plotting something far greater—a communication revolution that would redefine the point-of-care in hospitals.
Trey Lauderdale (MSE '07) remembers his "A-ha" moment well. It came on March 6, 2008. As a student in the Master of Entrepreneurship program, like many others, he had awaited Apple's release of the iPhone Software Developer's Kit with great anticipation. Literally thousands of developers couldn't wait to start making simple games and amusing applications, but Lauderdale sat in his office, plotting something far greater—a communication revolution that would redefine the point-of-care in hospitals.
06.02.2009
Facebook Names RoomBug (MSE Alum) as fbFund Finalist
Palo Alto, California - June 1, 2009 - RoomBug has been selected as one of fifty global finalists in the latest round of fbFund, Facebook's seed fund and mentorship program with Accel Partners and Founders Fund to help enable talented developers and entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses on Facebook Platform.
Palo Alto, California - June 1, 2009 - RoomBug has been selected as one of fifty global finalists in the latest round of fbFund, Facebook's seed fund and mentorship program with Accel Partners and Founders Fund to help enable talented developers and entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses on Facebook Platform.
04.24.2009
Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009
The Gainesville Sun - Friday, April 24, 2009 - Entrepreneurs and innovators will be the ones to pull the nation out of its woes, not government or failed businesses that need propping up.
The Gainesville Sun - Friday, April 24, 2009 - Entrepreneurs and innovators will be the ones to pull the nation out of its woes, not government or failed businesses that need propping up.
10.01.2008
Masters in Entrepreneurship Student, James Smith, chosen as 2008 Draddy Trophy Semifinalist
Dallas, Texas - Wednesday October 1, 2008 - University of Florida senior long snapper James Smith was selected as one of 164 semifinalists for the 2008 Draddy Trophy, presented by HealthSouth, as announced by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) on Wednesday.
Dallas, Texas - Wednesday October 1, 2008 - University of Florida senior long snapper James Smith was selected as one of 164 semifinalists for the 2008 Draddy Trophy, presented by HealthSouth, as announced by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) on Wednesday.
09.03.2008
CEI Hosts Young Entrepreneurs from Around the State, Nation
Ten Grand Prize winners in the 2008 Lorax Challenge visited UF August 1 - 3 to participate in a Sustainability Boot Camp offered through UF's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI).
Ten Grand Prize winners in the 2008 Lorax Challenge visited UF August 1 - 3 to participate in a Sustainability Boot Camp offered through UF's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI).
06.05.2008
GatorNest Featured in Florida Trend Publication
Florida Small Business - Published 5/26/2008 - Management: Second Opinions - From universities to leadership groups, there are plenty of outside resources available.
Florida Small Business - Published 5/26/2008 - Management: Second Opinions - From universities to leadership groups, there are plenty of outside resources available.
