{"id":6830,"date":"2025-09-11T10:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/?page_id=6830"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T20:38:40","slug":"center-for-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/center-for-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Center for Entrepreneurship<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Sanders-Siebers Entrepreneurship Hub<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Transylvania Center for Entrepreneurship encourages entrepreneurial thinking and career development for students in any academic major by providing hands-on, real-life experiential learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will be provided opportunities to pursue their passions, promote creativity and innovation and be exposed to a vast range of entrepreneurial career paths. And if they are ready, we stand ready to help students officially launch new businesses or grow an existing business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Entrepreneurship’s vision is to be Kentucky’s leading destination for students interested in developing their entrepreneurial thinking and skills as part of Transylvania University’s outstanding liberal arts education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2026there really is no limit to where we could go. And I wanna really emphasize that to students, looking into joining Transylvania.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Student Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students will have opportunities to develop as entrepreneurial leaders with access to Transy\u2019s Center for Academic and Professional Enrichment. They will gain firsthand exposure to an expansive range of internships<\/strong>, mentorships<\/strong> and career paths<\/strong> in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take ideas from conception to execution. The center will support student-driven startup ventures, providing one-on-one coaching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gain an understanding of the role of an entrepreneurship ecosystem (startup, corporate and social) in a contemporary, real-life environment through speaker series<\/strong>, site visits, workshops <\/strong>and events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn through entrepreneurship courses <\/strong>the theory and practice of entrepreneurship with faculty and successful business owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Preparing Students for the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The status quo is shifting, and the traditional expectation of a career for life no longer holds. Students who enter today\u2019s workforce think and act differently than previous generations. Graduates who are keen to make a difference in the world need to have a strong entrepreneurial drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transy\u2019s center is not just for those who want to launch a startup or business, but for students who want to benefit from being entrepreneurial in all aspects of their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our vision is to be Kentucky’s leading destination for students interested in developing their entrepreneurial thinking and skills as part of Transylvania University’s outstanding liberal arts education. We\u2019re excited to begin our new era thanks to the support of so many in our community.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Brien Lewis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President, Transylvania University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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$1,000 in prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Awarded to Transy students through competitions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4 Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mentored or coached in launching or growing a business<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Top City for Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being in the heart of Lexington<\/mark><\/a> sets Transylvania apart from most other liberal arts colleges, as does Lexington\u2019s ranking as one of the top 10 cities in the country for entrepreneurs<\/mark><\/a>, creating opportunities for students to connect with local business leaders through jobs, internships and networking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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the center of entrepreneurship really helped me develop my business plan\u2026 and that just got my my feet wet with what business would be like outside of college or what my life would be once I graduate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Mlelwa Dieudonne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connecting Transylvania to Our Local Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Transylvania Center for Entrepreneurship aims to bridge the gap between the university and the local and global entrepreneurship ecosystem. We collaborate with companies large and small, along with our alumni, who play an active role working with our students and on our educational and training programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Center\u2019s Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expand<\/strong> upon traditional business-oriented entrepreneurship models by providing resources that engage and inspire students across the entire spectrum of liberal arts majors, interests and passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasize<\/strong> social entrepreneurship and its impact on the public good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspire<\/strong> innovation, curiosity and solution-based thinking in student personal and professional growth and career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrate<\/strong> an understanding of the role of entrepreneurship (startup, corporate and social) in a contemporary, real-life environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivate <\/strong>an environment and collaborative culture of idea generation, exploration and execution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All events are held at the Center for Entrepreneurship unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9-10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Startup University by Blue North<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A semester-long speaker series connecting students with founders, operators, and builders shaping the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky startup ecosystem. Register now.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Feb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12:30-1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lunch & Learn with Marni Rock Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for a lunch & learn with Transy Alum, Marni Rock Gibson -the current chair for the NASAA (North American Securities Administrators Association). Marni will talk with students about financing, financial planning, budgeting, savings, and more. RSVP to rquery@transy.edu<\/a> – complimentary lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5 Across by Awesome Inc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Across is a pitch competition you won\u2019t want to miss! Free dinner provided! Registration required, get tickets<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Why entrepreneurship is for everyone: A liberal arts approach to business<\/div><\/a><\/article>
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From classroom to real life: Transylvania expands financial readiness through WesBanco partnership<\/div><\/a><\/article>
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Transylvania\u2019s Sanders-Siebers Entrepreneurship Hub dedication celebrates new era; Kaelyn Query Caldwell named director of Center for Entrepreneurship<\/div><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Go to 1780 Blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u2026with all these classes and the experience I\u2019ve gotten, it\u2019s made it seem a lot easier than it would have seemed to me before.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania University<\/strong>
421 W. Fourth St.
Lexington, Kentucky
40508
rquery@transy.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n