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2011
Dr. James “Jim” Economy has been a catalyst to entrepreneurial activity at the UI since 1989.  The longtime industry professional has instructed many students in his research group, and more recently has formed businesses with UI students to commercialize the use of the materials he has discovered. Read More
The Sustainable Product and Market Development for Subsistence Marketplaces course, developed by Faculty Fellow Madhu Viswanathan and AEL director John Clarke, is listed on @IncMagazine's 10 Best Entrepreneurship Courses of 2011.
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Rhiannon Clifton, AEL faculty fellow, is named the first winner of Athena Young Professional Award.
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2009

Congratuations to William Hammack, AEL faculty fellow, on his distinction as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow.
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2007


World renowned economist Dr. William Baumol graciously delivered remarks at the Academy’s annual Faculty Affiliates dinner.
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In late May and early June 2007, a group of seven faculty members and eight students traveled to China on a trip sponsored by the Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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2006

The Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership hosted Cornell University professor Deborah Streeter in a video conference entitled, “Using Rich Media to Bring Entrepreneurship to Life in Your (non-Business) Classroom.”
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The Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership, in conjunction with the campus’ Center for Teaching Excellence, is offering a new series of workshops directed at faculty and graduate students interested in incorporating entrepreneurial principles into their courses.
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