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Passion. Potential. Pitches. Don't miss any of the 2025 New Venture Challenge excitement.
Tune in Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. for great ideas and fierce competition. Then, join the judges, mentors, spectators and teams as they see who is going home with thousands of dollars in venture financing. The awards broadcast begins at 6:30 p.m. and one team will walk away as the overall best venture.
Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration is the home of the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship and the first Department of Entrepreneurship in the state of Michigan. We are a student-centric hub where experiential, curricular, and external entrepreneurial opportunities intersect.
Our mission is to maximize student success by fostering a campus-wide entrepreneurial mindset that promotes inter-disciplinary collaboration and the creation of new ventures.
We aim to create innovative programming, boost cross-campus and ecosystem collaboration and provide a comprehensive mentoring program.
Our institute provides extracurricular opportunities and is open to all undergraduate and graduate CMU students.
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Central Michigan University and Stellantis are excited to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership, which continues to offer Stellantis employees, their spouses, and dependents under 24 a 10% discount on most of CMU's online programs. Since 2018, this collaboration has provided Stellantis families with the opportunity to pursue higher education at a reduced cost, contributing to career growth and lifelong learning.
"This partnership demonstrates the continued value of providing accessible and flexible education for Stellantis employees and their families," said Kaleb Patrick, Interim Vice President for Innovation and Online at Central Michigan University. "Since 2018, we've seen many Stellantis learners excel in their educational and professional journeys, and we're excited to help even more succeed in the years to come."
Stellantis has also reaffirmed its commitment to the education and professional development of its workforce. "Education is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth, and we are proud to continue offering this opportunity to our employees and their families through our partnership with CMU," said Tobin Williams, Senior Vice President – North America Human Resources, Stellantis. "By renewing this collaboration, we are investing in our team's future, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-evolving industry."
The discount applies to a wide range of CMU's online undergraduate and graduate programs, making it easier for Stellantis employees and their families to balance their work, education, and personal lives.
Since the partnership’s inception in 2018, many Stellantis employees have leveraged CMU's flexible online programs to advance their education and careers, and the renewal of this collaboration ensures continued access to affordable learning opportunities.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit online.cmich.edu/Stellantis.
Explore special opportunities to learn new skills and travel the world.
Present your venture and win BIG at the New Venture Challenge.
Boost your entrepreneurial skills through our workshops, mentor meetups and pitch competitions.
Learn about the entrepreneurship makerspace on campus in Grawn Hall.
Present a 2-minute pitch at the Make-A-Pitch Competition and you could win prizes and bragging rights!
Connect with mentors and faculty who are here to support the next generation of CMU entrepreneurs.
Are you a CMU alum looking to support CMU student entrepreneurs? Learn how you can support or donate to the Entrepreneurship Institute.