UH Wolff Center earns fifth consecutive No. 1 spot in national entrepreneurship rankings

The University of Houston (UH) announced the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship as the top-ranked undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row. The recognition, released by Entrepreneur magazine, was bestowed by The Princeton Review.

Delving into the specifics of this remarkable achievement, The yearly assessment by The Princeton Review, reviewing around 300 U.S. business schools, appraises factors like hands-on learning, career results, and business achievements in their entrepreneurship programs. The Wolff Center, established at Bauer College in 1991, engages undergraduate business students in creating businesses through a small cohort program, according to a press release by UH.

A key factor behind this success story is the support from numerous stakeholders, "The Wolff Center’s reign as an entrepreneurship dynasty has in large part been enabled by the generosity of our community," said Dean and Cullen Distinguished Chair Professor Paul A. Pavlou, according to a press release by UH. "In addition to the Wolff family and the many business leaders who contribute their valuable time to mentor our students, a recent $5 million gift from the Wayne Duddlesten Foundation will further enrich and expand this formidable program."

Reflecting on these achievements from an institutional perspective, "The Wolff Center continues to prepare tomorrow’s business leaders and influencers. Recent rankings are proof that UH and the C. T. Bauer College of Business are committed to supporting the achievements of aspiring entrepreneurs and contributing to the economic growth of our nation," said Diana Z. Chase, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, according to a press release by UH. "Being named No. 1 by the Princeton Review five years in a row is indeed gratifying and inspiring on many levels. I am proud of the hard work of the faculty, staff and students at the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship and look forward to further success in the years to come."

Reiterating their mission and dedication towards practical education, The mission of the C. T. Bauer College of Business is to provide accessible and affordable education centered around students, incorporating cutting-edge knowledge, research, and practical applications in the real world, according to the About webpage provided by UH.