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Mar 5, 2026

When Populist Rhetoric is High, Entrepreneurs Are More Likely to Dodge Taxes

A new study finds that the greater the amount of populist rhetoric in a nation, the less likely entrepreneurs are to register their businesses – dodging both taxes and government regulations. 
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Mar 3, 2026

Having a ‘Growth Mindset’ Helps Entrepreneurs Adapt to Setbacks

A new study finds entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on being frugal are more resilient when faced with setbacks. 
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Feb 18, 2026

Want Entrepreneurs to Work Harder? Tell Them They’ll Fail

A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful. 
The 321 Coffee team and Chancellor Woodson cut the ribbon on the new Centennial Campus location.

Sep 17, 2024

321 Coffee Celebrates Opening of New Centennial Campus Shop

The coffee shop and roaster — which employs people with intellectual and development disabilities — returns to the university where it began. 
Students work in the Entrepreneurship Clinic (Garage, E-clinic) on Centennial Campus.

Aug 20, 2024

Poole College Enhances Entrepreneurship Minor for Students Across NC State

The newly redesigned minor incorporates more core principles and hands-on experiences that non-business students need to develop their own enterprise or contribute at another startup. 

Aug 1, 2024

VIANI Watch Company Partners With DJ Horne

Following a historic NCAA Final Four and ACC Championship run, NC State star point guard DJ Horne and VIANI Watch Company are proud to introduce the VIANISolar in Raleigh Red. Raleigh… 
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May 7, 2024

Business-Focused Anti-Poverty Initiatives Can Have Unintended Consequences

A new study of small businesses created to address poverty found the entrepreneurial model could create social discontent in communities. 
Chancellor Woodson poses for a photo with (left to right) Michael Evans, barista Sam, and Lindsay Wrege.

Jul 25, 2023

Chancellor Woodson Talks Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship With 321 Coffee Founders

In episode six of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Woodson sits down with alumni Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans to talk about their mission-driven coffee shop. 
Michael Evans stands behind the counter of 321 Coffee for a portrait.

May 12, 2021

Coffee and Statistics To Go

The online Master of Statistics program allowed Michael Evans to pursue a degree while working at 321 Coffee. 
Michael Evans stands behind the counter of 321 Coffee for a portrait.

Nov 30, 2020

Coffee and Statistics To Go

Michael Evans is about to graduate with his bachelor's degree in Statistics. His next step is focusing on the nonprofit 321 Coffee. 
Ritika Shamdasani and her sister Niki, walk on a runway at a Sani fashion show.

Jun 17, 2020

Guiding Young Businesses to Success

With experiential learning programs and funding opportunities, NC State Entrepreneurship helps students turn their ideas into reality. 
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Apr 2, 2020

Keeping Your Entrepreneurial Dream Alive During a Crisis

There are a number of things entrepreneurs should bear in mind during the present crisis. 
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Aug 13, 2019

‘Growth Mindset’ Intervention Boosts Confidence and Persistence in Entrepreneurship Students

A low-cost classroom intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset in students gave the students more confidence in their entrepreneurship abilities and helped them persist when challenges arose. 
Tea Blumer holding her award onstage at the Lulu eGames. Kathy Hengen, COO of Lulu is at left, and Tom Miller, senior vice provost for academic outreach and entrepreneurship, is at right.

May 7, 2019

Success by Design

May 2019 graduate Téa Blumer reflects on her time at NC State and how it's equipped her for success as an entrepreneur. 
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Jan 17, 2019

NC State Expands HQ Raleigh Partnership

Partnership with HQ Raleigh will expand entrepreneurship opportunities on Centennial Campus.