How Student-Run Ventures are Changing Higher Education: The Story of Marquette University's Blue & Gold Brewing

<p>Building an iconic brewing company for your university community, plus getting real-world business experience? Sounds like a dream come true.&nbsp;</p><p>On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Jackson Cosgriff, Student, and John Knapp, Director of Innovation Alley at Marquette University.&nbsp;</p><p>We hear the backstory and behind-the-scenes processes of Innovation Alley and its student-led project, Blue &amp; Gold Brewing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>John and Jackson share concerns they had heading into the project and the future of student-run business, plus they tell us whether they believe applied learning is the future of higher education.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode is packed with inspirational advice and plenty of beer chat!&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, find out:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The backstory of Innovation Alley and Blue &amp; Gold Brewing&nbsp;</li><li>Behind the scenes stories of Blue &amp; Gold Brewing&nbsp;</li><li>The beer brainstorming process&nbsp;</li><li>What’s next for student-run business&nbsp;</li><li>What concerns they had about their project&nbsp;</li><li>Whether applied learning is the future of higher education&nbsp;</li><li>Advice for other universities looking to introduce similar programs&nbsp;</li><li>Why it’s time to think outside the box&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><a href="http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.</a> Even one sentence helps. It’s feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!&nbsp;</p><p>Tweetable Quotes:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“It’s OK to have a big idea! Don’t shut that idea down.” – John Knapp, Executive Director – Innovation Alley at Marquette University&nbsp;</li><li>“People get drawn into working up these ladders when they don’t really enjoy it. A lot of people are happy working with their hands and that’s what I loved about this project.” – Jackson Cosgriff, Student at Marquette University&nbsp;</li><li>“I knew right away (this project) was go