Entrepreneurship

May 1, 2018

A Continuing Buzz of Excitement

The buzz surrounding NC State alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner’s company isn’t dying down. Since her participation in several entrepreneurship programs that enjoy private support and her 2015 graduation, Bonner has grown Bee Downtown to $350,000 in annual revenue. She recently garnered an impressive new recognition, being selected as one of Inc.’s 30 Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs under 30.

Oct 4, 2017

Honoring a Tireless Champion

Inspired by the impact that longtime faculty member Tom Miller and the Entrepreneurship Initiative have made on their lives and careers, a group of NC State alumni has established the Dr. Thomas K. Miller III Fellows Endowment to support entrepreneurial minded students.

Aug 14, 2017

A Life-Changing Leader

Tom Miller — the McPherson Family Distinguished Professor of Engineering Entrepreneurship at NC State — channels philanthropy to provide extraordinary student experiences including the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program and an annual spring break trip to Silicon Valley.

Mar 27, 2017

Extraordinary Entrepreneurship

Junior Michael Rosenberg and fellow NC State students have repurposed technology that historically facilitated illegal peer-to-peer file sharing for good. Their company, Medicom, is tackling a health care challenge that significantly impacts both costs and patient care.

Feb 6, 2017

NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic Recognized as an Exemplary Program

The NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic, which benefits from private support, received the Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Program award from the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Dec 19, 2016

NC State Alum Wins Prestigious Voices in Solidarity Award

Tyler Confrey-Maloney '13 received the prestigious Voices in Solidarity award, the highest honor given to men who have devoted their lives and careers to ending violence against women.

Nov 21, 2016

An Investment in Leadership

A $5 million gift from NC State University alumnus Andy Albright and his wife, Jane, will bolster both the NC State Entrepreneurship Initiative and the General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center, Chancellor Randy Woodson announced.