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The John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, part of the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa, will host a 10-year anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) on the UTampa campus.

The celebration will bring together students, alumni, faculty, community partners and advisory board members to celebrate a decade of entrepreneurial innovation, student transformation and community impact, and to look ahead to the next decade of entrepreneurship at UTampa. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a live band, networking and remarks from Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Director Rebecca White.

“This celebration marks a decade of building not just businesses, but entrepreneurial mindsets,” White said. “Our mission has always been to empower students with the tools of opportunity recognition and resilience — skills that spark lasting impact. As we look to the next 10 years, we’re excited to continue shaping bold thinkers who turn ideas into action.”

The event is open to all members of the UTampa community, including current students, alumni, past or present volunteers, faculty, community partners and former or current advisory board members. To RSVP and learn more, visit utlec10.eventbrite.com.

Over the past 10 years, the LEC has grown into one of the leading university-based entrepreneurship centers in the country — recognized nationally for its innovative programming, dedicated faculty, strong advisory board, and a vibrant network of mentors and alumni.

“As we celebrate the 10-year milestone of the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, I’m proud of the national recognition we’ve earned and the role we continue to play in shaping entrepreneurial leaders who make a real difference in the world,” said Frank Ghannadian, dean of the Sykes College of Business.

“Join us as we honor a decade of entrepreneurial growth, share stories from across the years and toast to the visionaries, changemakers and innovators who have made the LEC what it is today.”

Located in the Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building at UTampa, the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center supports the full life cycle of a business from idea to exit, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and aiding students in achieving their professional goals. The LEC houses the Spartan Incubator Entrepreneurship Certificate, which cultivates business ideas from recent graduates and early-stage community businesses, and the Spartan Accelerator program, which connects current UTampa students from all majors with experienced mentors and industry leaders to help formulate and refine their business plans.

For further information, contact Branden Weber, manager of operations at the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, at bweber@ut.edu.