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Roy Kirchner named Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s Mentor of the Year The USF Nault Center for Entrepreneurship has named Roy Kirchner, CEO of Ultimate 3D Printing Services and Roy Kirchner Consulting, its inaugural Mentor of the Year for 2025.

Ten ways alumni can engage with the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship No matter how long it's been since you graduated, you're still part of the Nault Center family. This article highlights 10 meaningful ways alumni can stay connected, give back and continue growing through our programs and community.

PDQ Chicken co-founder Nick Reader speaks at USF on entrepreneurship More than 100 USF students attended a talk at the Muma College of Business atrium. The event was part of the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship's "Conversation with a Founder" speaker series.

USF’s Nault Center for Entrepreneurship appoints new executive director. Allen Clary, an experienced entrepreneur and USF alum, will be tasked with building bridges between the university and the larger entrepreneurial business community.
Jay Nault, recipient of the 2024 USF Distinguished Alumnus Award, is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who embodies the motto of his foundation: Success is achieving for yourself; significance is helping others achieve their dreams.
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Program Ranking

The Princeton Review released its 2026 Top Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies list, ranking USF's Nault Center for Entrepreneurship No. 11 in the nation and No. 7 among public universities. The undergraduate program is also nationally ranked, coming in at No. 24, and No. 14 among public universities.