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- Future Fest 2023 Recap
  
  March 30, 2023
  
  On February 21st, The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, sponsored by Univest, Graphite GTC, and Kanu, hosted an epic event that left attendees buzzing with excitement. Future Fest 2023 was a day packed with activities, including pitch competitions, networking opportunities, and a keynote speech that left everyone inspired.
  
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- Evan Ehlers Named Influential Leader
  
  February 21, 2023
  
  Congratulations to our Charles D. Close School alumni, Evan Ehlers, for earning a spot on the 2023 AACSB Class of Influential Leaders!
  
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- Killing Hustle Culture is Your Best Entrepreneurship Move
  
  February 01, 2023
  
  For the sake of your business - the grind must stop. Want to escape Hustle Culture? Here’s why investing in YOURSELF is essential to a successful business.
  
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- Drexel University and Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Launch Online Portal to Support Philadelphia Food Entrepreneurs
  
  January 17, 2023
  
  Food entrepreneurs in Philadelphia can now access a new web portal designed to assist community and student businesses in navigating how to plan, launch and grow successful small food enterprises.
  
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- Looking Back at 2022
  
  January 09, 2023
  
  2022 was a great year for the Close School! From hosting events and competitions in-person again to creating new connections and opportunities for students through networking and mentorship, the Close School has provided funding opportunities that have pushed entrepreneurs to make a difference both in their communities and the environment. A lot of great things have happened this year. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of this year!
  
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- Drexel Launches Innovation Fund to Address World's Most Pressing Challenges
  
  January 05, 2023
  
  Drexel University has launched the Innovation Fund, which invests in early-stage Drexel student and postgraduate startups, as well as startups founded to commercialize the results of Drexel scientific research.
  
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- Evan Ehlers Added To The Forbes 30 Under 30
  
  December 14, 2022
  
  Close School Alumnus, Evan Ehlers Added To The Forbes 30 Under 30: From One Meal To Thirteen Million Pounds Of Food
  
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- Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School Climbs in Annual Rankings of Top Schools for Entrepreneurship to Top 3 Spots
  
  December 02, 2022
  
  The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship's commitment to teaching entrepreneurship as a mindset and continuous innovation to Drexel Dragons earned it a rise through the ranks for a third year in a row among the nation’s top schools for entrepreneurship education in rankings released this month by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
  
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- Introducing the new BS in Sustainability and Innovation
  
  November 15, 2022
  
  Whether you’re looking to become an innovative thought leader, spark the next environmental movement, or shape the future of sustainability, You’ll first have to learn the skills to succeed. But, where can you find a program that will teach you to think outside the box, make the right decisions, persevere through challenges, and communicate your vision so you can turn your dream into a reality?
  
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- Separate Yourself From The Competition
  
  October 27, 2022
  
  Taking part in any graduate degree program shows you’re committed to expanding your skillset; but, a focus on entrepreneurship will help you with more than just your business skills. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to innovate inside an existing business - a very important skill that will help set you apart from your peers. Whether your idea comes to fruition or not, having the mindset of an entrepreneur will teach you to learn from your failures, and to push forward as you continually learn and develop your expertise. Not only does a graduate degree in entrepreneurship from the Close School teach you how to put your entrepreneurial mindset to work, but it also introduces you to a network of mentors, experts, and peers who can help connect you to a world of new opportunities. Whether you use your skills to take a deep dive into an existing strategy or to create an innovative plan for your next business, a degree in entrepreneurship will teach you everything you need to know in order to succeed.
  
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