Student entrepreneurship surges 37% at Johns Hopkins' Pava Marie LaPere Center
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Breana Ross
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Student and alumni interest in entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University has surged significantly, with the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship serving as a central hub. The center, named after a Hopkins alum killed in September 2023, has seen a 37% overall increase in engagement during the 2025-26 school year compared to the previous year, with undergraduate interest rising 68%. The article highlights the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at the university through the story of Bailey Surtees, co-founder and CEO of Kubanda Cryotherapy, and other student-led ventures.
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· 3 pulledAccording to a survey conducted by the school, it has seen a 37% increase during the 2025-26 school year compared to the previous year, with undergraduate interest up 68%.
The Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship has become a focal point for students and alumni exploring business opportunities.
Bailey Surtees, co-founder and CEO of Kubanda Cryotherapy...
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