Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

About the Center

The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence was established through a gift by Steve and Nancy Sheetz. This downtown Penn State Altoona hub is one that ignites the entrepreneurial spirit and launches students driven to greatness.

Sheetz Fellows

The Sheetz Fellows experience offers an education in leadership, ethics, and service. It molds well-rounded students to be future leaders by fostering entrepreneurial thinking, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills. 

Programming & Events

The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence is home to many wonderful programs and events for students, faculty, staff, and community members. From our week-long signature events such as Global Entrepreneurship Week and Startup Week to our Craft It, Pitch It, Win It Competition, we are certain you will find information to suit your current needs. Stay up-to-date on all our Programming & Events by clicking the link below. 

Pechter Competition winners pose with Deb Dellaposta, Steve Sheetz, and Colleen Devorris

 The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family

The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family provides early-stage startups with the support and resources they need to build a sustainable and scalable business and a viable plan for growth.

Contact Us

Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

1309 11th Avenue

Altoona, PA 16601

814-940-3400

SCEE@psu.edu