Thursday, January 26, 2017

The University of Iowa has been ranked No. 2 in the country for its entrepreneurial programs by a higher education financing organization.

The LendEDU survey notes the UI’s reasonable tuition and a variety of entrepreneurial programs overseen by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) that provide educational opportunities, support, and networking, resources that are available to every UI student, not just limited to certain majors. The organization also noted the abundance of elevator pitch and business model contests that provide practical experience as well as startup cash for new businesses.

LendEdu ranked the top 50 university entrepreneurial programs. The University of Utah was ranked No. 1.