Center for Venture Research/Rines

Center for Venture Research: Conducts research on the angel and venture capital market, analyzing trends in the market and providing timely analysis of market conditions to entrepreneurs, investors and public policymakers.

Entrepreneurial Studies: Provides support to the Entrepreneurial Studies option which fosters creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial culture for its students.

George McQuilken Research Fund: Provides the Center for Venture Research with support for teaching and research initiatives, including paid research associate positions for students.

Rines Fund Program Support: Provides the Rines Angel Investment Fund with program support for peer mentoring, team building, attending industry events, and other program activities.

William ‘Bill’ Wetzel Scholarship Fund: Provides meritorious scholarship support to students, with a preference for those that have an interest in Angel Investing and who are members of the Rines Angel Investment Fund.