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Your hub for all things Entrepreneurship at Loyola University New Orleans.

The Center is Loyola's hub for entrepreneurial activity across campus and a vital link to the New Orleans entrepreneurial community. At the Center, you can develop your skills to turn your idea into a profitable venture, network with the next great startup founders, and experience why New Orleans is ranked one of the best cities in the country for young entrepreneurs.

09/03/2026

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from the Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition! 🐺

After four months of intensive bootcamps and mentorship, eight Loyola University New Orleans ventures will pitch for a share of nearly $50,000 in funding and support, including the newly expanded Michelle Gauthier Award for Emerging Food Entrepreneurs.

Meet the finalists and their ventures in this carousel, then join us September 10 to hear their pitches and celebrate the work that brought them here. We’ll start with a cocktail reception at 5 PM, followed by pitches at 5:30 PM and an awards presentation.

September 10 · 5–8 PM
114 Miller Hall, College of Business, Loyola University New Orleans

Free and open to the public. Come cheer on these founders and see who takes home the top prizes!

RSVP: https://luma.com/l89s84rt

09/02/2026

Thinking about spending your J-Term in Bolivia? 🇧🇴

Join us at the CIE Culture Cup: Bolivia! to get a taste of Bolivian culture and learn more about Loyola’s new Bolivia J-Term 2027 program.

☕ Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 12 PM
📍 One Loyola Room, Danna Center

Stop by for coffee, cultural conversation, and a chance to learn more about spending January 3–14, 2027 in Bolivia!

Can’t make the Culture Cup? Join us for a Bolivia J-Term Info Session on Sept. 24 from 12:30–1:30 PM in Miller 111. RSVP at https://luma.com/zfou7713.

🇧🇴 Open to Loyola undergraduate + graduate students across all majors and programs.

08/28/2026

The Student Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Fellowship is a year-long paid opportunity that empowers young creative minds to thrive. Fellows connect directly with emerging artists and musicians from Eternal Seeds Studio to provide hands-on mentorship, business strategy, and consulting support.

🔗 Apply Today: https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cJ8BFJhaqiAXOOq

We are proud to partner with Tulane, LSU New Orleans, Dillard University, Loyola University, Southern University, and Xavier University for the 2027 SEED Fellowship!

08/27/2026

Pizza and big ideas are waiting for you today. 🍕💡

Join us for the Entrepreneurship Mixer to meet students, faculty, and the CECD team, plus learn about opportunities to develop your ideas across campus.

📅 Today, August 27
🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Ideation Lab, Miller 111

Every Loyola student is welcome. Whether you’re building a business, developing a creative project, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, come grab a slice and meet your people.

👉 RSVP: https://luma.com/si6epttn

08/25/2026

Looking to build your network, launch a business, or get involved with innovation on campus this semester?

Join the College of Business and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development (CECD) for our Entrepreneurship Mixer this week!

This event is open to all Loyola students—whether you’re an Entrepreneurship major/minor, actively launching a venture, or simply curious about CECD’s upcoming programs, pitch competitions, and resources. Come meet fellow students, faculty, and staff, expand your network, and find collaborators for your next big idea (plus enjoy free pizza!)

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Thursday, August 27
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Ideation Lab (Miller 111)

👉 Register here to save your spot: https://luma.com/si6epttn

Come ready to mix, mingle, and make it happen!

08/24/2026

The votes are in! 🚀 After four months of bootcamps, customer discovery, and First Round Pitches, eight incredible ventures have been selected to advance to the Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition!

Huge congratulations to our Top 8 Finalists:
• Clarity (Joshua Emery ’22)
• Crescent Compass (Jake Azzano ’26)
• Future Pathways (Mia Javadpour ’29)
• Kiah's Coffee (Makiah Bonnette ’27)
• Savvy Socials (Savannah Hanson ’27)
• The Executive Room (Candice Wright ’23)
• Uptown Vending (Max Hemperley ’24)
• YourScholar.AI (Faculty Raza Mustafa)

Join us live on Thursday, September 10 as these founders pitch for nearly $50,000 in funding and support, including the newly expanded Michelle Gauthier Award for Emerging Food Entrepreneurs!

👉 RSVP to watch these Top 8: https://luma.com/l89s84rt
📖 More info in our blog post: https://startup.loyno.edu/news/aug-24-2026_meet-2026-wolf-pack-launchu-top-8-finalists

08/21/2026

Today is the Wolf Pack LaunchU virtual first round. Teams are competing for eight positions in the September 10 Final Pitch Competition. The finalists will be announced August 24. Good luck to every participating founder! RSVP (https://luma.com/l89s84rt) for the Final Pitch Competition to be the very first to know who makes the Top 8 before we introduce them here.

08/20/2026

Who should attend Loyola’s Entrepreneurship Mixer? Students running businesses, people testing early ideas, potential collaborators, and anyone curious about entrepreneurship. RSVP on Luma (https://luma.com/si6epttn) and join us August 27 in the Ideation Lab (Miller 111).

08/19/2026

Wolf Pack LaunchU teams compete virtually August 21 for eight finalist positions. CECD will announce the Final 8 on August 24 ahead of the September 10 final competition. RSVP (https://vist.ly/5feq4) for the Final Pitch Competition to be the very first to know who makes the Top 8 before we introduce them here.

08/17/2026

Meet Candice Wright. 🐺

Loyola alumna, Class of 2023. Founder of Simple Shifts by Savvy Solutions — developing a journal that brings founders back to their purpose when the noise of building gets loud.

Candice knows this room. She participated in Wolf Pack LaunchU in 2024 and came back this year with a new idea and the same energy that made her a natural fit for this community. This time, she’s feeding off the room just as much as she’s giving back to it.

Her goal before final pitch night? Get the journal published. One milestone at a time. 📓

Friday, our 15 teams take the virtual stage for first round pitches — and the Top 8 who advance to the Final Pitch Competition on September 10 will be decided. We are so proud of every single one of them.

🔗 RSVP for Final Pitch Night at the link in bio.

Address

6363 St Charles Avenue, Miller Hall
New Orleans, LA
70118

Telephone

+15048647926

Website

http://startup.loyno.edu/

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