High school students earn college credit and learn to "think like an entrepreneur" in annual summer program |
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The School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) is proud to announce that 66 high school students completed the 2023 Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TLAE). Each student earned three college credit hours that can be used at Rowan University or transferred to another college or university. |
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The annual, award-winning program, sponsored by the TD Charitable Foundation, challenges students to develop entrepreneurial solutions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In just three days, students developed business ideas that addressed ending hunger and poverty, ensuring quality education and providing clean water and sanitation worldwide.
On its final day, students presented their ideas to a panel of judges. This summer’s winner, Future Works, would create an app connecting job seekers and employers. Read the full story here. |
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Rowan University welcomes Dr. Ben McLarty |
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We are proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Ben McLarty, a leading family business scholar. Dr. McLarty joins the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SIE) faculty as an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship. His teaching, research, and program responsibilities all lie at the intersection of entrepreneurship and family business, two focal areas of high importance to the university and its South Jersey community.
“Dr. McLarty is an accomplished scholar with a track record for excellence both inside and outside the classroom,” said Eric Liguori, SIE Founding Head. “There is so much potential for high-impact research, pedagogy, and programming relating to family business in our region, and I’m confident he will help us scale out our impact in this area in a meaningful way.” Welcome, Dr. McLarty!
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Mark your calendars because Saxbys will reopen on September 5th serving cold brew, grilled cheese sandwiches, and more. Check them out on the GrubHub Campus Menu or visit in person on the main floor of RCB. Saxbys proudly accepts Meal Plan, Rowan Bucks, and Dining Dollars, along with regular credit cards.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the Saxbys team is entirely student-run? As part of the Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform, the cafe is helmed by a Student Cafe Executive Officer (S.C.E.O.). Visit the Saxbys website to learn more about how you can get involved at the cafe - either as the next S.C.E.O. or as a Team Member.
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E-NEWS TO KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW |
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RCB completes AACSB reaccreditation |
The Rohrer College of Business (RCB) received reaccreditation in June through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an international body that applies rigorous standards to all facets of business education. According to RCB Interim Dean Morris Kalliny, RCB is one of the very few American business colleges to receive AACSB accreditation. Read the full story here. |
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Dr. Dominik selected as SIE Professor of the Year |
Dr. Mike Dominik was selected as the 2022-2023 School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Professor of the Year. Student nominations praised Dr. Dominik for his active and engaging teaching style. One student noted, "He’s extremely passionate about what he teaches and cares deeply for his student’s success inside and outside the classroom. Best professor I’ve ever had." |
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Professor Payton receives RCB Innovation in Teaching Award |
Professor Greg Payton received the 2023 Rohrer College of Business Innovation in Teaching Award. This honor recognizes Professor Payton's outstanding teaching skills in the classroom, contribution to the development of innovative classroom teaching techniques, and contributions to RCB curriculum development. |
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Rowan alum and entrepreneur to run mental health art camp for kids |
Art for Hope Studio, founded by Ashley Kulikowski (Psychology '23), will run their 2nd annual Mental Health Art Camp for Kids next month with Nemours Children's Health. Art For Hope Studio took home first place in the 2023 New Venture Expo and received an honorable mention in the 2023 Rohrer New Venture Competition. |
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Dr. Santos keynotes ICSB World Congress Conference |
This month, Dr. Susana Santos was a featured keynote speaker for the Korean Entrepreneurship Jinju Forum at the 2023 ICSB World Congress Conference in Seoul, South Korea. She addressed the power of entrepreneurship spurring economic opportunity and uplifting communities. |
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Dr. Liguori speaks on youth entrepreneurship at ICSB World Congress |
Dr. Eric Liguori, Founding Head of the SIE, attended the 2023 ICSB World Congress in Seoul, South Korea. There he spoke on a panel with Gwangju University President Dong-Jim Kim addressing youth entrepreneurship. |
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Student entrepreneur starts podcast, Because You Can
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Aiden Tahmazian (Mechanical Engineering '26), Co-founder of social app Circlez, recently started a podcast series with his friend, Christopher Daverso. Because You Can seeks to educate and inspire the next generation of students to reach their goals through interviews with current students, professionals and entrepreneurs. Check it out here.
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RCB alum featured on Fox29 News |
Nicole Marengo (Business '95), founder and CEO of Madison Art Consulting, was featured on a Fox29 News 215 Segment. The story covers Marengo's work with creatives and the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network to provide a motivating physical rehabilitation space. Watch here. |
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ICSB publishes interview with Dr. Liguori |
ICSB's annual Global Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Report featured an interview between Dr. Eric Liguori, Founding Head of SIE, and Ashley Kulikowski (Psychology '23) discussing his work supporting youth and underrepresented populations through entrepreneurship education. Read the full interview on page 87, here.
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The RCIE team is here to support you.
The RCIE team is on campus and available to all Rowan students, faculty, and staff!
Interested in upcoming competitions, seed funding and scholarship opportunities, pitch feedback, mentorship possibilities, or how the RCIE can help advance your business idea, startup or entrepreneurial goals? Email Jessica Vattima to schedule a meeting.
Interested in mentorship opportunities, becoming a "Startup Guru", hosting a webinar, virtual workshop, site visit or speaking event, or supporting entrepreneurship at Rowan? Email Jessica Vattima to schedule a meeting.
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Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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201 Mullica Hill Road | Glassboro, NJ 08028
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