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Student Spotlight: Michael Ettlinger

When Michael Ettlinger first found the Center for Entrepreneurship at the Michigan Engineering Embark event, he knew he’d found his…

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Dabney poses for a headshot in front of an orange background. He sports light brown hair, a tan turtleneck, and looks into the camera with a serious yet warm expression. The Goldman Sachs logo is displayed on the left hand side of the image.
Student Spotlight: Dabney Peters

What happens when you follow curiosity (and say “yes” to a friend’s invitation)? For Dabney Peters, a U-M student studying…

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Student Spotlight: Ivana Vera Sánchez

Meet Ivana Vera Sánchez, Industrial and Operations Engineering major, Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ELP) cohort member, and the Director of Trailblaze…

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Student Spotlight: Julia Huth

“Bet on yourself. Any idea, no matter how small, can truly change the trajectory of your Michigan experience.” If you’ve…

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Student Spotlight: Isabella Angelina Aurora Paparella

If you’ve ever thought STEM and “business” don’t mix, one student’s journey with the Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) is here…

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Student Spotlight: Tina Wu Chao, Innovating With Purpose

Meet Tina Wu Chao, a student whose entrepreneurial journey is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of mission….

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Student Spotlight: Tanisha Kelly Garrett

What does it really mean to be bold in the pursuit of knowledge? For Tanisha Kelly Garrett, a Master of…

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Accidental CEO: How One U-M Student’s Elective Sparked a Six-Figure Startup

Headshot courtesy of Wave RF / Kevin McPoland (@kevvphotography) What if one quick decision could change everything?  In Fall 2022,…

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Ready for Launch: Celebrating our Graduating Instructional Aides
Ready for Launch: Celebrating our Graduating Instructional Aides

At the Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE), our Instructional Aides (IAs) play a vital role in shaping the learning experience. More…

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