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Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship

We are a dedicated institute for student entrepreneurs across campus and beyond. We aim to maximize your success by fostering your entrepreneurial mindset, promote inter-disciplinary collaboration and provide support for the creation and development of your new ventures. Jumpstart your ideas and get involved today!

Tune in for excitement!

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. 

Start your entrepreneurial journey

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.

Student opportunities

  • Meet experienced alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and other business and political leaders.
  • Learn practical skills, innovative thinking, and connect with mentors and entrepreneurial resources.
  • Attend skill-building workshops and compete in pitch competitions and Hackathons.
  • Take part in special scholarship programs and travel experiences.
  • Pitch your venture at our signature New Venture Challenge event and compete for up to $20,000 in cash awards.

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      Savoring heritage, one dish at a time

      by Kathleen Hodgkins

      Mount Pleasant, MI – January 30, 2025 – In honor of Jewish Heritage Week, students at Central Michigan University gathered in the Allen Foundation Culinary Nutrition Center to prepare and enjoy a traditional Israeli dish, Shakshuka. Sponsored by the student organization Hillel at CMU, the event brought together students for a hands-on cooking experience that blended culture, history, and nutrition.

      A student cracking an egg at a cooking station.

      Guided by culinary experts, participants learned the art of making Shakshuka, a dish featuring poached eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. The event fostered community engagement while highlighting the importance of cultural appreciation through food.

      "Food has always been a powerful way to connect people, and this event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to explore Jewish culinary traditions while learning valuable cooking skills," said Dr. Jeff Fisher.

      About CMU’s Dietetics Program

      The dietetics program at Central Michigan University is dedicated to training the next generation of nutrition professionals through hands-on learning, community engagement, and evidence-based practice. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the program prepares students to meet the challenges of promoting health and wellness in diverse populations.

      For more information about CMU’s nutrition and dietetics program, please contact Dr. Najat Yehia at yahia1n@cmich.edu. For inquiries about the nutrition minor, please reach out to Dr. Jeff Fisher at fishe2jj@cmich.edu.

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