--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship (22) description: Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (22) --- [![University of Delaware](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HPE_Jan2017/logo.png?width=168&height=70&name=logo.png "University of Delaware")](http://udel.edu) #### Horn Entrepreneurship # [Stories & Updates](https://horn.udel.edu) ### [Bright Ideas Shined at the 2023 Spring Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/bright-ideas-shined-at-the-2023-spring-pitch-party) Horn Entrepreneurship and E-Club once again hosted the Spring Pitch Party on April 12 at the Venture Development Center, bringing exciting ideas and ventures to the spotlight in a Hollywood-themed exhibition. The evening featured 15 innovative pitches from University of Delaware students of varying majors and experience levels, each with their own unique startup ideas to share with the packed audience. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/bright-ideas-shined-at-the-2023-spring-pitch-party) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • May 10, 2023 Topics: [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Rysheema Dixon Legacy Award](https://horn.udel.edu/rysheema-dixon-legacy-award) This IHeartUD Giving Day, Horn Entrepreneurship is celebrating and remembering a longtime supporter of Horn by creating the[Rysheema Dixon Legacy Award](https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2023/s/the-rysheema-dixon-social-innovation-award-for-social-innovation). Meant to honor the impact Dixon had on the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and the City of Wilmington, the funding will be used to support UD student social innovators and entrepreneurs who best exemplify Dixon’s commitment to improving the lives of others through social innovation. Recipients of the [Rysheema Dixon Legacy Award](https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2023/s/the-rysheema-dixon-social-innovation-award-for-social-innovation) will be expected to utilize award funding in pursuit of sustainable societal impact. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/rysheema-dixon-legacy-award) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • May 03, 2023 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) ### [Imagination and Ideas Sparkle at the 2023 Diamond Challenge Summit](https://horn.udel.edu/inspiration-imagination-and-ideas-sparkle-at-the-diamond-challenge-summit) The energy and excitement of almost 400 teens and parents from around the world was palpable at the [Diamond Challenge](http://www.diamondchallenge.org/) Summit on April 23-25, 2023. The Summit, a three day conference celebrating entrepreneurial high school students, featured workshops, panel discussions, innovation sprints, and networking opportunities to connect, inspire, and build a community of aspiring young entrepreneurs. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/inspiration-imagination-and-ideas-sparkle-at-the-diamond-challenge-summit) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 02, 2023 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Horn After 10: Alexa Chronister](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-alexa-chronister) Alexa Chronister, who founded an advocacy group for the chronically ill in her University of Delaware freshman dorm, believes that servant leadership is an important but unheralded concept. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-after-10-alexa-chronister) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • April 25, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [10 Year Anniversary](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) ### [WE Hatch Honor Circle Inducts Inspirational Women](https://horn.udel.edu/we-hatch-honor-circle-inducts-inspirational-women) During Women's History Month on March 16, 27 remarkable and innovative women were inducted and honored at the [WE Hatch Honor Circle](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/we-hatch/honor-circle/) celebration. WE Hatch recognizes and celebrates women who are supporting and helping each other overcome the unique challenges faced by women innovators. Nominated by their peers, employees, spouses, and friends, Honors Circle members have made a lasting impact on their network and community.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/we-hatch-honor-circle-inducts-inspirational-women) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • April 19, 2023 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) ### [EntreX Students Conceptualize Uses for New Technologies at NASA Innovation Sprint](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-students-conceptualize-uses-for-new-technologies-at-nasa-innovation-sprint)   Horn Entrepreneurship's [EntreX Lab dual enrollment program](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/) equips students to thrive amidst rapid change by cultivating agile thinking and developing their creative problem-solving skillsets.  On December 19, student teams from Saint John Vianney and ASPIRA Academy gathered on Zoom to participate in an [EntreX](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/)NASA Innovation Sprint. Equipped with documents describing a handful of innovative technologies from NASA, several teams brainstormed potential applications for the tech to solve problems in their local communities and contexts. The event brought out lots of creative ideas for applications of the tech, and inspired some young entrepreneurs along the way. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-students-conceptualize-uses-for-new-technologies-at-nasa-innovation-sprint) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • April 11, 2023 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) ### [E-Club and Horn Entrepreneurship Present the 2023 Spring Pitch Party](https://horn.udel.edu/e-club-and-horn-entrepreneurship-present-the-2023-spring-pitch-party) **Earn Money for Pitching Your Startup Idea!** Do you have a cool idea for a product or service?  Live at the Venture Development Center on April 12 from 6-7:30 pm, Horn Entrepreneurship and E-Club’s annual Spring Pitch Party is the perfect place to share your ideas, practice pitching to a panel of young entrepreneurial alumni judges and audience of peers, and receive feedback on your concept and presentation. Pitch parties are meant for those new to pitching an idea, so the environment is encouraging, casual and low-stress, making it a great way to get involved with the Horn Entrepreneurship community! The event also features $500 in cash prizes, topical awards, and $20 gift cards for every person who pitches!   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/e-club-and-horn-entrepreneurship-present-the-2023-spring-pitch-party) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • April 04, 2023 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [pitch party](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Ranks as Top School for Fourth Straight Year](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-ranks-as-top-school-for-fourth-straight-year) ## UD’s Entrepreneurship program Jumps to 33rd in The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2023 List of Top Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurial Studies, 4th Regionally For the fourth year in a row, the University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship program is one of the best in the nation, according to [The Princeton Review and *Entrepreneur* magazine](https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=top-50-entrepreneurship-ugrad). The joint ranking places UD at No. 33 in its 2023 list of the top 50 undergraduate schools for entrepreneurial studies and No. 4 in the Mid-Atlantic, a significant jump from 2022. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-ranks-as-top-school-for-fourth-straight-year) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 30, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [February Horn Hen of the Month: Isabella Duarte](https://horn.udel.edu/february-horn-hen-of-the-month-isabella-duarte) The Horn Hen of the month article series is a new series dedicated to highlighting Horn students that are inspiring others and impacting their community. One nominated Horn student will be chosen each month and a written feature will document their hard work and progress as they go through their time at Horn, within our community and beyond. The winning student will also receive a gift card and a Horn Hen of the Month certificate. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/february-horn-hen-of-the-month-isabella-duarte) by [Samantha Mcghee](https://horn.udel.edu/author/samantha-mcghee) • March 28, 2023 Topics: [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Awards & Scholarships](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-awards-scholarships) Each year, Horn Entrepreneurship recognizes entrepreneurial students through [awards and scholarships](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/) totaling more than $10,000 in cash and Venture Development Center credit. Undergraduate students from all majors are invited to [apply](https://www.tfaforms.com/5050808?) now through Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-awards-scholarships) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 20, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/17) [20](https://horn.udel.edu/page/20) [21](https://horn.udel.edu/page/21) 22 [23](https://horn.udel.edu/page/23) [24](https://horn.udel.edu/page/24) […](https://horn.udel.edu/page/27) [61](https://horn.udel.edu/page/61) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (242)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - 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