The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Two older men in suits stand at a podium in front of a seated audience.

The entrepreneurs behind Ben & Jerry’s tell story of success, social responsibility

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield shared their business journey in the University Chapel
Erin Brennan, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Seay won the Student Pitch Competition with GOES, and is now patent-pending for the idea. Photo courtesy of The Columns.

W&L student business idea is patent-pending

Jules Seay, ‘24, is applying for a provisional patent for the specialized greenhouses that she designed to help businesses be more sustainable
Bri Hatch
December 14, 2021
Seay won the Student Pitch Competition with GOES, and is now patent-pending for the idea. Photo courtesy of The Columns.

Inaugural student pitch competition sparks entrepreneurship

Julia Seay, ‘24, won with a carbon emission solution for factories and businesses
Jess Kishbaugh
November 9, 2021
The Venture for America logo.
Photo courtesy of the Venture for America Facebook page.

Venture forth, Generals

Interested entrepreneurs have the opportunity to kick-start their career with Venture for America
Alex Kinzer
November 9, 2015
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