October 2008
Social Entrepreneur Corps establishes a strategic partnership with The College of William and Mary. William and Mary will potentially support up to five students for the Guatemala and Ecuador eight week and four week programs.

October 2008
Social Entrepreneur Corps renews its strategic partnership with Duke University’s Duke Engage program. Duke Engage will support 15 students who qualify for the eight-week Guatemala program.

September 2008
Social Entrepreneur Corps renews its strategic partnership with the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame will support up to five students who participate in the MicroVenturing program and qualify for the Guatemala and Ecuador eight week and four week programs.

September 2008
Social Entrepreneur Corps renews its strategic partnership with the University of Connecticut. Up to 15 UConn students will have the opportunity to earn nine credits as participants in our Guatemala eight week program.

September 2008
Social Entrepreneur Corps renews its strategic partnership with the Columbia University. Up to 15 Columbia students will have the opportunity to participate in o Guatemala and Ecuador programs through the EDGE Latin America program.

August 2008
After a rigorous selection process Greg Van Kirk was named an Ashoka Fellow in March 2008 for his work leading the team in the design, development and implementation of our unique "MicroConsignment Model" in Guatemala. In August he was invited to Mexico City for the formal induction ceremony.

“Ashoka is leading a profound transformation in society. Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world's citizens to think and act as changemakers. Rather than leaving societal needs for the government or business sectors to address, social entrepreneurs are creating innovative solutions, delivering extraordinary results, and improving the lives of millions of people. Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs who we recognize to have innovative solutions to social problems and the potential to change patterns across society. They demonstrate unrivaled commitment to bold new ideas and prove that compassion, creativity, and collaboration are tremendous forces for change. Ashoka Fellows work in over 60 countries around the globe in every area of human need. All Ashoka Fellows must undergo a rigorous search and selection process in which they demonstrate that they fully meet Ashoka's selection criteria.”
– Courtesy of Ashoka website

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