Michael Morris

July 13, 2026

The University of Notre Dame’s McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business has received a nearly $40,000 state grant to develop an artificial intelligence powered business coaching platform for low income and disadvantaged entrepreneurs in northwest Indiana. “Too many aspiring entrepreneurs lack access to the kind of business guidance that can make the difference between struggling and succeeding,” Michael Morris, founder of the the McKenna Center’s Urban Poverty and Business Initiative, said in a news release.

June 13, 2026

“We are excited about the UPBI program’s expansion and proud of the impact that universities and partner organizations have already made in their communities everywhere,” Michael Morris, professor of the practice at the Keough School, said in a news release. “Our partners have a profound commitment to strengthen their local economies and together, we hope this work will reinforce long-term economic opportunity well beyond any single moment or event.”

September 04, 2025

The Collaboration Hub, a local resource for entrepreneurs in South Bend, celebrated its first anniversary Tuesday, highlighting the role it has played in helping local business owners sustain and grow their endeavors. Program founder Michael Morris said many graduates faced challenges that required more long-term resources. Mary Gallagher, dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs, said the program aligns directly with the school’s mission.