Doherty Center

The students join a global community of Fellows charged with increasing campus engagement with innovation, entrepreneurship, design thinking and creativity. 

The building dedication during Homecoming offered the opportunity to express gratitude for supporters of the project including Elon parents Jim and Beth Sankey of Charlotte, N.C. The building is named for Jim Sankey's father, a business leader in Canton, Ohio, who passed away in 2013. 

The founder and CEO of Hint Inc., Goldin detailed her path to success during her visit to Elon to deliver the 2018 C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 1. 

Kara Goldin, named one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, will speak to students about managing the risks and rewards of entrepreneurial endeavors.

Research projects authored by Assistant Professors Elena Kennedy, Sean McMahon, Mark Mallon and Matthew Perrigino were shared during the annual meeting for management and organization scholars.

The challenge, which began in November with an idea pitch, culminated in April with three teams presenting ventures to a panel of judges.

The WE Do! Women Entrepreneurs for the Greater Good event was hosted by the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

Interdisciplinary student teams will present their ventures, competing for a monetary prize.

The conference, hosted by the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs.

A Silicon Valley pioneer and investor, Mitch Kapor was presented with the medal at an April 12 ceremony at the Koury Business Center.