Noted: The best professors bring more than passion to the classroom and a deep caring for students outside it. Chad Navis, who teaches entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin, couples candor with his enthusiasm and sense of humor to prepare students for the harsh realities that await them.
“He is not afraid to discuss with students the potential risks of entrepreneurship or the less than glamorous side,” says Wisconsin senior Vanessa Mariscal. “He works with students to limit these risks and make their ventures successful.”
Also mentioned: Mark Laplante.