Join us for a week of big ideas, creative problem-solving, and real-world impact with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Stacy McCracken.

September 28 - October 2

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PART OF UNION UNIVERSITY’S SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE SERIES

Innovation Week 2026 features Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Stacy McCracken as part of the annual series, with sponsorship from Union University's Office of the Provost.

Register for Key Events

Design Thinking Cohort Workshop Series

9/29 - 10/2

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Leadership & Innovation Dinner

Thursday, 10/1

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Week at a Glance

Featured Event

The ideas are ready. Now it’s time to pitch. Students from the Innovation Week Design Thinking Cohort will present the concepts they’ve developed throughout the week to a panel of judges and compete for more than $5,000 in prize money. Come see which ideas rise to the top at Bark Tank!

Bark Tank

Friday, October 2

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The Ethos Forum

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Innovation Week Partner

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Thank you to Yukon Outfitters for investing in the next generation of innovators.

Their support of Innovation Week and the Yukon Outfitters Design Challenge provides Union students the opportunity to tackle a real-world product challenge, develop new ideas, and turn those ideas into meaningful solutions.

Want to be part of Innovation Week?

Explore opportunities for your business or organization to support Innovation Week and connect with Union students.

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