Paul Quinn College, the nation\u2019s first Urban Work College and only historically Black college (HBCU) in North Texas, and The DEC Network, a leading nonprofit driving innovation and entrepreneurship across North Texas, announce a new partnership establishing a DEC Network satellite office on Paul Quinn College\u2019s historic campus and opening the College\u2019s first podcast studio.<\/p>\n
The DEC Network has long been committed to empowering diverse communities, and the partnership with Paul Quinn College further reflects this mission. By bringing entrepreneurial resources directly to campus, the initiative will ignite creativity, inspire innovation, provide mentorship opportunities, and motivate the next generation of business leaders.<\/p>\n
Paul Quinn College is committed to innovation that creates real opportunities for our students,\u201d said Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College. \u201cBy becoming one of The DEC Network\u2019s satellite locations, we are expanding access to critical resources for our student entrepreneurs, supporting economic development through education, and building an ongoing digital platform that helps students connect with leaders in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The new satellite location will not only serve as a hub for mentorship, programming, and entrepreneurial support, but will also include the College\u2019s first state-of-the-art podcast studio, operated by Casting Within, a student-run media venture created by students in Paul Quinn College\u2019s Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to collaborate with Paul Quinn College to empower student-led innovation,\u201d said Bill Chinn, Chief Executive Officer of The DEC Network. \u201cThis satellite location bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world business execution, giving students the exact tools and network they need to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through Casting Within, students will create and produce original content designed to amplify student voices and connect the campus community with professionals across industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership with Paul Quinn College is about more than a space \u2013 it\u2019s about connection,\u201d said Keeya Allen, Programs Coordinator, The DEC Network. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re creating pathways for students and entrepreneurs to collaborate, innovate, and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Students operating Casting Within will manage production, coordinate guests, develop content, and build audience engagement strategies, gaining valuable experience in storytelling, operations, marketing, and finance. Through Casting Within and future projects produced, the podcast studio will serve as both a learning lab and a launchpad for student creativity.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaul Quinn students aren\u2019t waiting to become entrepreneurs. They already are. The DEC Network is here to fuel what\u2019s already in motion, and we are so grateful for their investment in our students,\u201d said Jeff Meade, Director, Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur.<\/p>\n
For more information or to support Casting Within or the Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur program, contact Jeff Meade at JMeade@pqc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n