The Minerva Project

The Minerva Project is launching a top-tier university built to accelerate the life trajectories of the world’s brightest and most motivated students. Opening in Fall 2015, Minerva will draw on the best traditions of a research-based university education while leveraging cutting edge technologies and harvesting decades of research on student learning and success. Minerva was founded by CEO Ben Nelson in 2011 and received a $25 million seed investment from Benchmark Capital in 2012. Former Harvard University President Larry Summers serves as chairman of the Advisory Board, which includes Patrick Harker, Bob Kerrey and Lee Shulman. Over the past six months, a team of experienced professionals has joined Minerva’s Executive team to bring a wealth of experience in academics, accreditation, product development, marketing, student services, recruiting, business development, operations and management.