Venture College Hires New Coordinator

Venture College is a space created to stimulate regional financial and social impact by cultivating an innovative community that creates value. Founded in fall 2019, the college was housed in the College of Innovation and Design but has now moved to the College of Business. Recently, we hired Mr. Anthony Pierotti, an A&M-Commerce alum, to be the full-time coordinator. Anthony will be tasked with promoting entrepreneurial spirit and helping students, faculty, staff and community members execute their for-profit and non-profit initiatives.
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