Franz Center
Advancing Leadership In Pursuit of Justice, Equity, and Diversity
As one of only 25 institutions nationwide to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation drives UP's campus-wide initiatives to provide our students, faculty and staff with the skills, knowledge, and mindsets to make a positive impact locally and globally.
Leadership
Our Leadership Certificate Program offers opportunities for students to take part in experiential learning while gaining a global perspective on leadership in varying cultural contexts.
Entrepreneurship
As a student entrepreneur, you can combine real-world learning opportunities with a values-based education to create your own new business ventures and social enterprises, as well as innovative products and delivery models for organizations.
Innovation
Innovation lies at the intersection of creativity, empathy, making, and collaboration. At UP, you can pursue an Innovation minor with any major discipline, giving you the opportunity to fully engage your creative mindset to solve real world problems.
Events and Lecture Series
Franz Speaker Series
The Franz Speaker Series brings distinguished voices from across the nation to our campus community for discourses that inspire, provoke, educate, and transform our hands, hearts, and minds for the greater good of the human family.
Bauccio Speaker Series
Named after Fedele Bauccio '64, '66 MBA, this speaker series brings regional leaders to campus to share their stories and insights as changemakers in the Pacific Northwest.
