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10/09/2026

Homecoming week was extra busy at The Center!

We officially launched Student-Made NDSU, an online marketplace showcasing some of NDSU's most creative student entrepreneurs, makers, and side hustlers. From handmade products to innovative business ideas, the marketplace gives students a platform to share their work with the broader community.

The celebration continued Friday evening with our first Student-Made NDSU Pop-Up Shop during the Bison Bash. Student entrepreneurs had the opportunity to sell directly to customers while earning and keeping their own profits. The event itself was led by a student management team that coordinated marketing, logistics, accounting, website operations, vendor support, and more.

With the pop-up keeping us busy, our incredible Possibility Fellows stepped in to help represent The Center during the Homecoming Parade and help us celebrate Bison pride with the community!

A huge thank you to the NDSU campus and community for making the launch of Student-Made NDSU such a success.💚💛 You can shop online anytime! Keep an eye out for future pop-up shops and watch for a special holiday market coming later this year. 👀

North Dakota State University | NDSU College of Business

10/02/2026

ICYMI: Student-Made NDSU Is Live + Pop-Up Shop Today! 🎉

09/28/2026

🚀 Student-Made NDSU is LIVE!

After months of planning, collaboration and hard work from our student creators and student management team, the Student-Made NDSU online marketplace is officially open.

🛍️ Shop the online store now and support NDSU student entrepreneurs: www.studentmadendsu.com

Student-Made NDSU provides students from all majors with opportunities to create, market and sell their own products while gaining real-world experience in entrepreneurship, leadership and business. Supported by the NDSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, the program helps students turn ideas into action through hands-on learning opportunities.

From handmade crochet items and original artwork to other student-created products, the marketplace showcases the talent, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit found across campus. Every purchase supports student creators while helping them gain valuable experience building and growing a business.

🎉 Want to meet the creators in person? Join us during Homecoming Week for the first-ever Student-Made NDSU Pop-Up Shop!

📅 Friday, Oct. 2
⏰ 4 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 Churchill Field

Meet the student entrepreneurs behind the products, shop a variety of student-created goods and help celebrate the launch of NDSU's newest marketplace.

👉 Learn more about Student-Made NDSU and the impact it's creating for students: https://t.ly/_byPH

| North Dakota State University | NDSU College of Business

09/03/2026

🐝 What happens when passion meets possibility?

For Brady and Jewel Lindsey, it led to Busy Bee Systems.

Through the Possibility Fellowship, they transformed an idea inspired by their beekeeping experiences into a growing venture, gaining the support, resources, and opportunities that led them to represent NDSU at the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge and continue advancing their innovation by securing funding through the Innovate ND program.

Their journey is a great example of what can happen when students are provided with the entrepreneurial education, resources, and opportunities needed to transform an idea into real impact!

Read their story: https://t.ly/fC1NM

08/26/2026

New to NDSU? Welcome! Returning? Welcome back, we've missed you! 🦬

As you start a new year, challenge yourself to lead with purpose, think differently, find solutions where others see obstacles, and step outside your comfort zone. Most importantly, challenge yourself to make this year count!

Get involved with Entrepreneurship at NDSU! Whether you want to launch a venture, grow your leadership skills, solve real-world challenges, or simply meet like-minded students, you'll find opportunities through our events, student organization, fellowship, entrepreneurship courses, the ENTR minor and certificate, Student-Made NDSU, and a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Whatever your goals may be, we're here to help you pursue them.

Have an idea? Looking for a place to start? We'd love to connect. Send us a message and let's start something together!

08/24/2026

We had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with the first cohort of NDSU Honors College students through an exciting collaboration with our colleagues in the NDSU Plant Pathology, Microbiology & Biotechnology Department.

Dr. Nordstrom led an interactive entrepreneurship session, introducing students to the journey of transforming innovative ideas into real-world solutions and commercial ventures. Students also had the opportunity to step into the lab with Scott Hoselton, gaining firsthand exposure to cutting-edge research and discovery in the NDSU Dr. Thomas Glass Biotech Innovation Core.

From the lab to entrepreneurship, students explored the many opportunities and resources at NDSU that support discovery, innovation, and bringing ideas to life!

08/19/2026

As we prepare to welcome students back to campus next week, we're taking a moment to look back on an incredible summer!

One of our favorite experiences was working with students from North Dakota Governor's School. During our entrepreneurship sessions, students challenged themselves to think creatively, collaborate with peers, and explore how innovative ideas can solve real-world problems.

Their enthusiasm and imagination made each session so much fun! We're grateful to have been a part of their summer journey.

07/23/2026

We had a blast bringing Engineer Meets Entrepreneur to the NDSU College of Engineering STEM Kids Camp for students in grades 6-8, in collaboration with NDeavor Barry D. Batcheller Tech Park.

Campers combined the Engineering Design Process with Design Thinking and were challenged to reimagine the school locker experience by identifying a problem, developing a solution, and creating prototypes of new products. Using the resources available through the NDSU Libraries Digital Fabrication Lab, students brought their ideas to life and explored what it takes to turn an idea into reality.

To cap off the experience, students "entered the Shark Tank" and pitched their innovations, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Look out, Fargo. These students just might have the next big idea! 🚀💡

| NDSU College of Business | North Dakota State University

04/28/2026

We’re looking for NDSU students with awesome side hustles to join the Fall 2026 launch of NDSU Student‑Made and student leaders to help manage the online store and pop‑up events.

Student-Made NDSU is a student‑powered marketplace designed to elevate, promote, and sell products created by North Dakota State University students. Apply to be a creator or step into a leadership role supporting marketing, events, community engagement, or website management.

👉Apply TODAY: https://www.studentmadestore.com/join-student-made-ndsu

🏷️OR, tag someone with an awesome side hustle or skills we should have on the team!

| NDSU College of Business

04/22/2026

This semester, our ENTR 201 class, made up of students from across campus who are curious about entrepreneurship and starting something of their own, had the opportunity to learn directly from inspiring guest speakers.

Each speaker brought a unique entrepreneurial perspective, offering real‑world insights into building, leading, and growing ventures. Their openness and authenticity helped bridge the gap between classroom concepts and lived experience, sparking inspiration for our students!

We are incredibly grateful to the guest speakers who generously shared their time, stories, and expertise with our class:

• Dieumerci Christel – Founder, Enlightapp
• Daniella Jasper-Okumagba – Founder, The BRDGE
• Connor Johnson – Co‑Founder, Sundog Saucery
• Justin Jee – Sr. Embedded Software Eng., NDeavor Barry D. Batcheller Tech Park
• James Pladson – Founder, Reach Right USA

Thank you all for investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and for helping make ENTR 201 such a rich and impactful learning experience!

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