Upcoming Events
Making an Impact: Finding Purpose in Every Path
Whether you dream of starting something of your own or finding ways to create change within an existing organization, there's more than one path to making an impact. Hear from alums on how the've done just that.
2026 Symposium
The New Ideas Symposium is the capstone to the New Ideas experience where participants showcase their learnings, research, and roadmap for their validated market opportunity.
2027 Pitch Competition
The annual New Ventures Pitch Competition brings together Vassar’s most innovative and entrepreneurial students to showcase their ideas, ventures, and solutions to real-world challenges.
Past Events
Student Innovation Fund
Join us for an information session on September 30th from 5-6 p.m. in College Center B19 (Entrepreneurship Program Lounge) to learn how you can apply for funding to support early-stage exploration, one-off costs, or to give your project the momentum it needs.
Fall 2026 Open House
Join us for the Center for Innovation's Open House on Sunday, September 27th, from 12–1:30 p.m. in College Center B19. Come explore the space, try your hand at something new, and leave with a little proof you made it.
Open House at the Lab
Join us at our open house to experience the emerging technologies of the Innovation Lab as well as connect with the Program Director!
New Venture Pitch Competition
The annual New Ventures Pitch Competition brings together Vassar’s most innovative and entrepreneurial students to showcase their ideas, ventures, and solutions to real-world challenges.
Women in Entrepreneurship
Hear from women founders across industries who have built initiatives, ventures, and organizations that challenge norms and create change.
Product Management and You with Mike Goos ‘89
The CCE and VC++ invite you to join a virtual career chat hosted by Mike Goos '89, founder of MentorPM.site, a sliding scale mentorship and advisory service for tech product managers of any experience level.
SUNY New Paltz MBA 4+1 Program
Vassar has partnered with SUNY New Paltz to offer a new 4+1 MBA program, letting you earn your B.A. and an MBA in just five years.
Pathways into Asset Management & Finance with Nicholas Platt, Jr. ’87
Join Nick Platt, Jr '87, a seasoned professional and entrepreneur in asset management, for an engaging career conversation for students interested in finance and entrepreneurship.
2025 Hacks Night
VC++ proudly presents Hack Nights Vassar 2025, sponsored by VIE (Vassar Innovation & Entrepreneurship), MLH (Major League Hacking), and Google Gemini. Come with friends and form a team of up to 4—or meet new teammates at the event.
A Designer’s Entrepreneurial Journey on the Road Less Traveled
Legendary shoe designer Stuart Weitzman joins us at Vassar for an energizing conversation on creativity, entrepreneurship, and the power of reinvention.
AI, Advancements, Algorithms & Apples
Enjoy some cider, donuts and a chat with Johnson Lin '21, Co-Founder of FSH Tech and technology development expert. You can book a 15-minute slot with Johnson between 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fall Kickoff: Open House, Open Minds
Join the Vassar Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VIE) Program on September 12th from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Villard Room for our Fall Kickoff, a celebration for the curious, creative, and changemaker!