The Vassar Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VIE) Program connects our change-makers with the knowledge, network, and resources to advance ventures that solve problems.
Drawing from the entrepreneurial spirit of the college's founder, the Vassar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program is designed to disrupt traditional entrepreneurial approaches by engaging the liberal arts ethos. Through independent exploration, dynamic workshops and events, and our dedicated alum mentors, the Vassar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program facilitates an environment where the critical curiosity and creative energy of our students is mobilized into action.
News
Vassar Students, Faculty, Administrators and Alums Gather to Celebrate Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship can take many forms and lead to different career paths that are far from linear. But a grounding in the liberal arts ensures that founders are uniquely positioned to approach problem-solving with both creativity and conscience. That was the message from students, faculty, alums, and administrators from 13 colleges and universities who gathered for a two-day conference at the The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts on March 11 and 12.
Vassar Awards Grants for Six Signature Programs to be Held at the New Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts
The Institute for the Liberal Arts at Vassar, scheduled to open in the fall, will host a series of symposiums during the 2024–25 academic year that address multifaceted issues of local, national, and global concern, College officials announced this week.
Students Compete (and Win Cash) in Inaugural Shark Tank-like Pitch Competition
The inventor of a uniquely designed freshwater fishing rod won Vassar’s first Entrepreneur Pitch Competition.
Events
Past Events
New Ideas Pitch Competition
- November 22, 2024
Experience the creativity and innovation of Vassar’s students as they present new possibilities and fresh approaches—before they’ve even taken shape. It’s an evening of raw potential and forward-thinking that you won’t want to miss!
The Entrepreneurial Mind and the Liberal Arts Signature Program
- March 11 – 12, 2025
This program will leverage the frameworks from both entrepreneurial thought and the liberal arts to inspire new thoughts about how individuals can mobilize vision into action and real-world problem-solving.
New Ventures Pitch Competition (Shark Tank: Vassar Edition)
- April 24, 2025
Join us as bold student innovators pitch their big ideas to our panel of savvy sharks. Whether it’s a revolutionary app, a sustainable solution, or the next campus craze, only the sharpest pitches will survive the tank. Sink or swim—it’s time to make a splash!
