At the University of Maryland, the actor Kevin Bacon funded a “Shark Tank”-style competition for young social entrepreneurs. Instead of investing in skincare brands or gourmet cookies, judges heard pitches from students who wanted to right some wrongs in the world and help people.

That competition grew into the University of Maryland's Do Good Institute, which supports classes and research and uses social entrepreneurship to help students learn, lead, and grow. Camber Creek spoke with Jenny Cox and Nathan Dietz from the Institute about what happens to a giant college campus when an entrepreneurial mindset is taught, encouraged, and rewarded.

1:20 The Do Good Institute is a hub for social impact providing funding, education, and resources to students.

2:10 The Institute’s research function and fo ...