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Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the achievements of 13 outstanding University of Delaware undergraduate students by awarding them more than $10,000 in cash and Venture Development Center (VDC) credit. These honors recognize the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit thriving within the university's student body.

Graduating from college is a pivotal moment in a person's life, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and personal growth. Noticing all those early mornings, busy days, and late nights. It's a time of celebration and reflection as graduates prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives. Whether the journey has been straightforward or filled with unexpected challenges, reaching this milestone is a significant achievement that opens the door to a world of new opportunities. We celebrate the resilience and achievements of those who have reached this important turning point.

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This is the fifth article in a series highlighting the Spring 2024 VentureOn teams. In this article, we'll delve into teams that focus on ventures related to Fashion and Apparel. VentureOn is a program that spans a semester and requires an application. It gives students the opportunity to validate a problem and create a practical solution related to their personal interests. These projects can cover social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. The students come from multiple different universities with a variety of different majors and areas of study.

VentureOn 2024: Honoring Teams Based On Social Impact and Community Development 

This is the fourth article in a series highlighting the Spring 2024 VentureOn teams. In this article, we'll delve into teams that focus on ventures related to Social Impact and Community Development. VentureOn is a program that spans a semester and requires an application. It gives students the opportunity to validate a problem and create a practical solution related to their personal interests. These projects can cover social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. The students come from multiple different universities with a variety of different majors and areas of study.

Congratulations to Devina Patel! Devina won the March Horn Hen of the Month award. She is a sophomore at the University of Delaware, with a double major in finance and financial planning, a minor in trust management, and has a certificate in entrepreneurship leadership. The Horn Hen of the Month award highlights a student that is inspiring others and impacting their community. 

Hen Hatch is a startup funding competition that allows University of Delaware entrepreneurial students to share their startup and startup ideas. Ian Drogowitz won fourth place in Hen Hatch 2023, this past fall with his startup Legacy Loom!

VentureOn 2024: Honoring Environmental Ventures

VentureOn is a semester-long program that necessitates an application process. It enables students to validate a problem and develop a practical solution within their areas of interest. These projects may address social issues, business concepts, or product ideas. Students participating in the program come from diverse universities and have a wide range of majors and areas of study.

The 4th Annual Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Pitch Day, hosted by Horn Entrepreneurship at the Venture Development Center recently took place Monday May 6. Nine participants with a strong passion for the environment and sustainability came together to pitch their ideas to the judges and compete for a grab at the cash prize. Ideas ranged in all areas from, sustainable home buying, to energy conversion, to aquatic ecosystem preservation.

This is the second article in a series highlighting the Spring 2024 VentureOn teams. In this article, we'll delve into teams that focus on ventures related to education and technology. VentureOn provides students with a platform to address different challenges, problem solve, and foster interdisciplinary exploration. Through this approach, students develop creative solutions with real-world impact, enhancing collaboration and preparing them to tackle complex problems confidently.