Any alumnus of Iowa State University is familiar with the work of Christian Petersen, even though it’s been more than 50 years since he set foot on campus in Ames. Petersen was artist in residence from 1933 to 1955 and left his mark by crafting 12 major sculptures for ISU while teaching and mentoring students.
Artists, musicians and writers — and the institutions where they study — have long benefited from the mentorship of artists in residence. Now, universities throughout the Midwest are applying the same formula to entrepreneurship.
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