91ÇÑ×Ó

91ÇÑ×Ó alumna Melanie Palmer ('16), a data scientist for NBCUniversal Media in New York City, remains astounded at how her life has changed since leaving 91ÇÑ×Ó.

She describes it as "merely an inkling of a concept that I have always had in the back of my head." But, encouraged to submit a video to a competition for budding entrepreneurs, she refined her idea, submitted it and won a third-place prize of $1,000.

Five years ago, Josh Neblett was a senior business major at 91ÇÑ×Ó. His girlfriend, Sarah Wollnick, was in her final GU undergrad year. Chance put them in touch with Tom Simpson, an adjunct professor who taught a class on creating new ventures, and who fosters entrepreneurial ambitions outside the classroom through his Northwest Venture Associates.

91ÇÑ×Ó alum Graham Sabin ('24) shares his journey from college side projects to launching his AI startup, Copycat, through Y Combinator's program.

Graduate Mary Cate Leonard partners with School of Business students to create a nonprofit to support Doctor of Nurse Practitioner program participants

The professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program has contributed to the textbook "American Indian Business: Principles and Practices."

Economics and international relations major Hawa Elias hopes to support nations in need of political, economic and social development. She also seeks social justice here at home.