September 26, 2025

Alex Simetich, left, and Kevin Escamilla present their loot-box vitamin dispenser inside Howard L. Hawks Hall. 2025 Innovation Challenge. A fast-paced, high-impact day of creative problem-solving and collaboration, the Innovation Challenge brings together students from all majors and backgrounds to tackle real-world challenges with fresh thinking and entrepreneurial energy. In just one day, teams move from insight to idea, dreaming up innovative solutions and gaining hands-on experience in teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. September 26, 2025. Photo by Jordan Opp / University Communication and Marketing.