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The former football standout and two-time ’CUSE50 honoree will share lessons on business and giving back during this year’s Student Summit and Alumni Entrepreneur Awards

A total of $4,000 in prizes was handed out during the 2026 Freelance, Small Business and Creatives pitch competition.

The fellowship was established in 2024 to support a faculty member selected by the dean, as part of the University’s Forever Orange Faculty Excellence Program.

In 90 seconds or less, entrepreneurs won up to $500 to launch their ideas—with the next pitch competition open for sign-ups now.