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The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business community is proud to celebrate two remarkable University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ alumni, Holden Beggs and Jackson Mills, who have recently been named onÌýForbes’ prestigious "" list in the education category! Their innovative work and entrepreneurial spirit have earned them a place among the most influential young leaders shaping the future of education.

Holden and Jackson's journey began at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, where their paths crossed through the Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) program and Professor Wayne Chang's BET 300 (Foundations of Venture Creation) course. Though they each participated in these programs separately, they share a deep connection to the Conrad School, which played a pivotal role in their entrepreneurial development.

Ahmed Shahin, a part-time MBET and PhD Fellow at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, recently received the prestigiousÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology Fellowship, an honour awarded to only about 30 students annually for demonstrating excellence in research, academic achievement, and commitment to sustainable development goals. This is the second year in a row that Ahmed has earned this recognition, and the fellowship comes with a $10,000 award. He received the award following a successful poster presentationÌýshowcasing his research.

Every November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) unites innovators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers around the world in a celebration of creativity, new ventures, and groundbreaking ideas.

This year’s theme, "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone," resonated deeply with our mission to foster an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Throughout the week, we were inspired by the stories of individuals who have both shaped and been shaped by the Conrad School’s dynamic environment. From insightful discussions with faculty to hands-on workshops led by award-winning entrepreneurs, GEW underscored the transformative power of entrepreneurship.

In September, the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and BusinessÌýwelcomed a new set of University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ PhD students to the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) classroom through the highly successfulÌýEntrepreneurial PhD Fellowship program.

TheÌýfellowshipsÌýwere awarded to support outstanding, business-minded À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ doctoral students who are interested in commercializing their research.ÌýThe following recipients will complete theÌýthree-year part-time MBET program alongside their regular doctoral studies, tuition-free.Ìý

Celebrating the Conrad School's commitment to excellence in entrepreneurship education while honouring the contributions of its esteemed leadership team.

The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is pleased to announce some exciting leadership updates that promise to further enrich its vibrant community and innovative programs.

Last week, a group of Conrad School's MBET students embarked on an exciting trip arranged by our Outreach and International Programs Manager, Cristen Brown, to San Francisco and Silicon Valley!Ìý

Within just a year of starting the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program, Chinazom Uwaoma had already founded two promising startups, both aimed at driving social impact in Canada and around the world.

Inspired by his experience finding housing when he first arrived in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ region, he and fellow MBET studentÌýErnest Onuorah created MergeToOwn, an online platform that reduces barriers for first-time homebuyers by supporting successful co-ownership.

And he didn't stop there. Chinazom also created ESOTE, a platform that uses AI technology to support startups around the world to easily recruit junior and intermediate co-op students from Canadian postsecondary institutions.

February marks the start of Black History Month. It’s a time to highlight Black Excellence, which is a term used to describe the individual achievements and successes, contributions and perseverance of the Black community.

Here at the Conrad school, we have many examples of Black Excellence to celebrate. We have combed through our archives to highlight some of the recent achievements from Black alumni, graduate and undergraduate students.