The U-Imagine Center offers a series of competitions, events, and programs and we encourage students from all majors and experience levels to make use of the Center. 

In addition to our own internal programs, we work hard to collaborate with external professionals and businesses to maximize student opportunities. We pride ourselves on our ability to accommodate for all students, no matter their major or experience with the creative process.

Programs & Initiatives

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Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a six week, co-curricular program structured to help students evolve their ideas into real brands, products, and services.

UC Imagine Fest

UC Imagine Fest

The UC-Imagine Fest is a 15-hour marathon event where students work together to find innovative and creative solutions for existing problems.

From Sparks to Skyscrapers

From Sparks to Skyscrapers

A podcast featuring experts with practical experience, encouraging and teaching you the steps it takes to innovate.

Bear Innovation Competition

BEAR Innovation Competition

An annual innovation competition for students who feel a drive to create real-life solutions for the real-life problems existing in the world.

Digital Spark

Digital Spark

Immersive program designed specifically for innovative students looking to assist local businesses to execute a digital marketing project, that will help both the businesses and the intern grow.

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Bootcamp

A one-hour event that encourages young innovators to work together toward solving a key topic or issue.

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Avenue V

Avenue V is a mini grant program designed to stimulate Ursinus students to financially support the advancement of their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Winners of the 2024 Schellhase Ethics Essay Contest

Essay Prize in Ethics

The Schellhase Essay Contest asks students to think critically about the moral principles that drive human actions and behavior.