Shaping how we train arts entrepreneurs

Feb 24, 2022

Shaping how we train arts entrepreneurs

Arts entrepreneurship faculty around the world finally have a dedicated pedagogy to use in their classrooms. Teaching Professor Gary Beckman, director of entrepreneurial studies in the arts, has written a textbook—The New Arts Entrepreneur—for arts students from all disciplines who want to learn the skills to build and sustain arts-related ventures.

321 coffee's storefront in downtown with store lights lit up at night

Feb 9, 2022

From Pop-Up Coffee Shop to Downtown Storefront, 321 Coffee Continues to Grow

321 Coffee, an alumni-owned coffee shop and roastery built on neurodiversity inclusion, is now preparing to launch a storefront in downtown Raleigh in late spring, 2022.

Feb 2, 2022

Make-A-Thon Winners Design Sustainability Solutions

Learn about the winning designs in this year’s sustainability innovation challenge.

Travis McKay of Spir Medical accepts the 1st place award in the "Think" category on stage

Feb 2, 2022

Now Accepting Applications for VenturePack Startup Challenge

What is the VenturePack Challenge? Originating in 2009, the VenturePack Challenge, formerly known as eGames, is an NC State student competition created for the purpose of providing guidance, resources, mentorship and…

Ray and Chad smiling in front of green land and blue sky in Kinston, NC

Jan 27, 2022

Parks and Recreation Alum Promotes Luxury Camping

Patricia “PJ” Ray found her calling in parks and recreation and is now successfully operating her own glamping company.

man in professional clothing smiling at his desk

Jan 26, 2022

Getting Started with Entrepreneurship: Recommendations from Dr. Gary Beckman

Getting started with your entrepreneurial journey can be overwhelming. Having resources to help point you in the right direction can make things a little easier. At NC State Entrepreneurship we have…

Jan 24, 2022

Meet the Wilson College Student Designing Looks for NBA All-Star Zion Williamson

Fashion and textile management student Meredith Howell’s unique take on streetwear has caught the eye of stylists, musicians and athletes.

Jan 20, 2022

Fashion For All

Two master’s students are designing the future of inclusive, expressive apparel.

Jan 10, 2022

Problem-Solving for Prototyping

Associate Professor Anne Porterfield first discovered her passion for 3-D design in the theater world. Now, she’s an expert in 3-D apparel design software.

Jan 4, 2022

Startup Stories: 321 Coffee

Individuals with disabilities tend to see a drop-off in career opportunities and support following high school graduation. Lewis Sheats, assistant vice provost of entrepreneurship, sits down with the founders of 321 Coffee, Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, to discuss how to provide employees with disabilities a meaningful way to contribute to society.

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