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The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is thrilled to announce thatÌýDr. Marc HurwitzÌýhas been named a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Teacher Award (DTA) for 2025.Ìý

The DTA is the highest accolade for teaching awarded by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Professor Marc Hurwitz’s selection for this prestigious honor speaks to his deep dedication to fostering student success, his innovative approach to teaching, and his profound influence on students both inside and outside the classroom.Ìý

The Conrad School has a unique history with this award, having had three faculty who were previous winners: Dr. Larry Smith, Dr. Howard Armitage (founder of the Conrad School), and Dr. Wayne Chang.

Dr. Victor Cui, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Global Strategy at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, published an opinion piece in the Globe and Mail this week on the global trade war now roiling world economic markets.

The Problem Lab’s Problem Pitch Competition Finals, hosted and sponsored by the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, is set to showcase innovative student-driven solutions to pressing global challenges.Ìý

The competition, which focuses on solving significant issues through research and entrepreneurial efforts, offers a grand prize of $7,500 to the team that demonstrates the most in-depth understanding and creative solution of their selected, impactful problem.

Ibukunoluwa ElebuteÌý(Ibukun), a part-time student in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program, has been making waves in the health tech industry with startupÌýCELLECT.

Ibukun, who brings nearly a decade of experience in healthcare technology and holds a background in biomedical engineering (BEng and MSc), has long been committed to driving innovation in underserved communities. Before joining the MBET program, she founded the STEMite Zone Fair,Ìýwhich has grown to become Africa’s largest science fair aimed at nurturing young innovators across the continent.

But it’s not just about past accomplishments. Since partnering with fellow University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student CT MurphyÌýin September, Ibukun has co-founded CELLECT, a ground-breaking startup focused on transforming diagnostics through menstrual blood collection. The startup is tackling an important challenge in healthcare, offering an innovative approach that could change the way diagnostic testing is conducted.

At the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, innovation is not just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything we do.

As we look toward the future, we are thrilled to spotlight some of the exceptional students in our community who have been featured in the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Global Futures: Innovation Update 2025.

These students are making waves with groundbreaking ideas that could change the world. From tackling food waste to advancing medical diagnostics, these individuals are showing that the future of entrepreneurship is in good hands.

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Janet Boekhorst, Conrad Research Excellence Chair and Associate Professor at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, for being selected as one of the winners of the 2023-2024 Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award!

Professor Boekhorst’s commitment to fostering innovation, engagement, and transformative learning experiences for studentsÌýstrengthens the future of entrepreneurship and business education at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

We are excited to spotlight the accomplishments of one of our part-time Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) students, Omid Bagheri.

Omid, a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and an Entrepreneurial PhD Fellow in the MBET program, has been making waves in both the scientific and entrepreneurial communities with his pioneering research on metasurface-enhanced radar biosensors for non-invasive, real-time glucose monitoring.