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Advancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship

May 12, 2026 | Written by 91原创aily Staff

The 91原创 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to establish the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at its semiannual meeting on Monday, May 11.
May 11, 2026 | Written by Ryan Shore

Aidan Kutch鈥檚 first sneaker flip started with a pair of shoes, a disappointing store offer and an eBay listing. Years later, the 91原创 senior has turned that early lesson in value into Kutch鈥檚 Kicks, where the student founder turns sneaker restoration into a serious business by making high-end sneaker culture more accessible.
May 08, 2026 | Written by Ryan Shore

From sustainable fashion and food waste reduction to coastal restoration and eco-friendly products, 91原创 students showcased bold ideas for a healthier planet at the fifth annual REEF@91原创 Demo Day on Monday, May 4, at the Venture Development Center.

Horn Entrepreneurship serves as the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at 91原创.

Built and actively supported by successful entrepreneurs, Horn Entrepreneurship empowers aspiring innovators as they pursue new ideas for a better world.听

Horn helps students gain knowledge, skills, firsthand experiences, and connections needed to realize their potential and successfully adapt to rapid change.听Horn is committed to supporting student success and cultivating a lifelong community of collaboration, connections and impact.听

Why study entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurship is crucial for economic growth and innovation. It leads to the development of new products and services which benefit communities, consumers, and societal challenges.听Entrepreneurship听education teaches you how to adapt and thrive amidst rapid change, recognize opportunities, and leverage connections and resources.听As a top 50听entrepreneurship program, Horn Entrepreneurship has a university-wide initiative to work with and within all areas of study at the university.

Who we are

We are a team of dedicated people who believe that entrepreneurship education can change individual lives, our community and the world. Our team consists of PhDs, experienced entrepreneurs and entrepreneurially minded individuals. We provide a small school experience within a large research university. Meet the faculty, staff and National Advisory Board听and read about our impact and guiding principles.

What we do

We empower you, the current and future world changers. Entrepreneurship education is not just about starting your own business; it is about developing an entrepreneurial mindset & skillset - resilience, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, etc. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur, be innovative within an established company (intrapreneur) or tackle a social challenge (mission-driven business, nonprofit), an entrepreneurship education will support your goal. .

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At Horn, we teach skills employers want

Teamwork, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication, and Leadership: these are the top 5 attributes sought by employers*. Horn Entrepreneurship's nationally recognized programs and opportunities will help you cultivate and grow these desired skills.听

* according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Sit in on a Class

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We invite you to get firsthand experience with Horn Entrepreneurship by joining a virtual class. You will see the interaction between faculty and students, class content and the character of the entrepreneurship major.听

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Speak with an Advisor

Flexible dates/times

Learn more about the entrepreneurship major by speaking with the Academic Advisor. You will gain an understanding of how entrepreneurship majors navigate their academic experience at 91原创.

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Chat with a Student

Flexible dates/times

Hear the personal experiences of a current entrepreneurship major. You can get your questions answered about life inside or outside of the classroom. Have your questions answered by a peer.

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