From Union University – 

Meet your 2026 National Collegiate Innovation Champions!

Dr. April Rowsey and students Noah Mullis, Isaac Hoover, Catherine (Grace) Hester and Dehlia Placie traveled to Nashville this week to compete head-to-head with top universities from across the country — and brought home the win!

After advancing through multiple rounds, the team secured the title with a final-round victory over Baylor University.

We are so proud of the students’ commitment to hard work, innovation and entrepreneurship!