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Linda Findley ‘95, president, chief executive officer and director at Sleep Number and a distinguished leader in global consumer brands, will receive the 2026 ������Ƶ Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership in recognition of her transformative leadership and commitment to innovation, growth and organizational impact across industries.

Students Shriya Baru and Noah Elliott share how they incorporate sustainability into their student businesses.

As the C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Speaker, ������Ƶ alumnus Clayton Collins ’07 returned to campus to share how strong relationships, clear goals and a willingness to take risks shaped his journey.

������Ƶ alumnus Clayton Collins ’07, founder and CEO of a media and data company, will speak with the community on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Four Class of 2025 students turned a cluttered online-shopping headache into OneTap, a Chrome extension built with ������Ƶ’s entrepreneurship resources and now headed for a full-time New York City launch.

Taylor Casey ’16 secured a $50K NC IDEA Seed Grant for Kahmino, her neighborhood-matching startup, with support from ������Ƶ mentors, fueling plans for nationwide expansion.

In an April 23 ceremony where students were challenged to “own the outcome” of their actions, President Connie Ledoux Book bestowed the ������Ƶ Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership on a former chair of the Board of Trustees renowned for his people-first business philosophy.

The Maker Takeover returns on April 30, inviting all corners of the campus to experience hands-on expression, student innovation, and projects that turn big ideas into reality.

Ed Doherty, founder of Doherty Enterprises and ������Ƶ trustee, urged Innovation Scholars on April 3 to “wow every guest” and put people first for lasting franchise success.

From the Black Student Union to the Student Government Association, several ������Ƶ student leaders recently shared reflections on the Division of Inclusive Excellence’s framework for making campus a welcoming place for all people.