Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC)

Good Morning America host Michael Strahan and Dasia Taylor.

UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America

A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing a science kit she designed to bring hands-on experiments into homes. Dasia Taylor, a junior majoring in global health studies, demonstrated her NERD STEM Box:…

Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays

Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…

Maria Iliakova poses with some surgical tools that were housed in a metal container. Dr. Iliakova says she has found a more efficient way to keep track of the container and its tools.

Iowa JPEC honors 13 individuals

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) is recognizing 13 people at…

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is honoring 13 individuals for their contribution toward innovation and entrepreneurship.

UI JPEC to welcome Young African Leaders Initiative fellows

For the eighth time, the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) has…

UI student Vander Sanden heading for entrepreneur competition

Losing $40 on an initial business venture would discourage most 15-year-olds. Instead, it thrust Jacob…

Jacob Vander Sanden

UI Startup Games winners share prize money

Wellness Wear, a clothing brand promoting mental health in a stylish way, won first place…

Henderson named economic development manager for Iowa JPEC

Shannon Henderson, who for the past five years has been constituent relations coordinator in the…

UI to help Saudi women entrepreneurs

Saudi Arabian women will learn how to become entrepreneurs with the help of an educational…