Hult

Hult is a surname of Swedish origin and is associated with a number of people and institutions named after individuals bearing the name. The most notable bearer in contemporary business education is Bertil Hult, a Swedish entrepreneur who founded Hult International Business School.

Hult International Business School is a private graduate business school with campuses in multiple cities around the world. It offers graduate business programs and executive education and is known for its emphasis on global campuses and applied learning.

The Hult Prize is a global competition for social entrepreneurship established in honor of Bertil Hult. It invites teams of students to develop scalable solutions to social problems and provides mentorship and funding to winning ventures to help them scale their impact.

The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is a venue in Eugene, Oregon, named for donors bearing the Hult surname. It hosts a variety of performing arts events, including theatre, dance, and music, serving as a regional cultural hub.

In addition to these institutions, Hult largely appears as a family name of Swedish origin and is used in the naming of other organizations and initiatives associated with individuals who bear the surname. The name is thus linked to education, philanthropy, and the arts through these prominent entities.