Penn State News
Education faculty member working to improve diversity in entrepreneurship
December 10, 2019
Since Eric Barron became Penn State's president in 2014, he has made economic development and student career success a University priority. Betsy Campbell, a faculty member in the Penn State College of Education, is dedicated to building on that commitment by working to diversify the face of entrepreneurship.
Student startups shine at Invent Penn State conference
November 25, 2019
The Student Startup Showcase featured Penn State student startups which had participated in the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program’s (PennTAP) Inc.U Competition or Invent Penn State’s Summer Founders program. Each of the student companies received $2,000 to help move their startups forward.
Student startups shine at Invent Penn State conference
November 25, 2019
The Student Startup Showcase featured Penn State student startups which had participated in the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program’s (PennTAP) Inc.U Competition or Invent Penn State’s Summer Founders program. Each of the student companies received $2,000 to help move their startups forward.
Student entrepreneur takes blood tests from the waiting room to the living room
May 7, 2019
Using Penn State’s entrepreneurial resources, recent graduate Sherveen “Shevy” Karbasi is bringing complete blood count testing out of the clinic and onto a smartphone via HemoGO, an app capable of delivering a CBC in less than a minute, all within the comfort and security of one’s own home.
Lion LaunchPad to offer student entrepreneurs Special Living Option in fall 2017
January 11, 2017
In the fall of 2017, Penn State will launch a new Special Living Option (SLO) at University Park for students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Called Lion LaunchPad Special Living Option, the program will offer a unique living experience for up to 20 incoming freshmen in its inaugural year.