--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | awards (3) description: awards | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (3) --- [![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) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship's Awards & Scholarships 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurships-awards-scholarships-2024) Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware is pleased to unveil a dynamic shift in the application process for our esteemed [Entrepreneurship Awards and Scholarships](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/awards-scholarships/). Departing from traditional essays, the new modernized approach seeks to streamline the process for students while providing a better assessment through the eyes of our newly implemented selection committee, composed of Horn Entrepreneurship faculty and staff. Applications are now open until March 10. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurships-awards-scholarships-2024) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • February 26, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Ranked Among Top Entrepreneurship Schools](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-ranked-among-top-entrepreneurship-schools) This article was originally posted by the Lerner School of Business and Economics as part of their "Seeing Opportunity" series. As he sat in class listening to the lecture, Nicholai Williamson was taken aback. The native of Jamaica had been drawn to the [University of Delaware](https://www.udel.edu/) in part because of the strength of its entrepreneurship programs, and now his entrepreneurship instructor was saying that the sooner he failed, the better. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-ranked-among-top-entrepreneurship-schools) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 23, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Fall 2023 Awards & Recognition Roundup](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-2023-awards-recognition-roundup) As time goes on, our circle of brilliant entrepreneurs and innovators continue to impress others and add to the list of ongoing achievements and accolades. Whether it’s obtaining funding through investments and grants, winning awards and competitions, or getting the recognition they deserve from notable people and publications, UD students, faculty, and alumni continue to succeed and display their excellence. Below are all those aforementioned achievements and accolades categorized by students, faculty, and alumni. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-2023-awards-recognition-roundup) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • December 12, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) ### [An Epicenter For Innovation: 2023 Hen Hatch’s Final Round](https://horn.udel.edu/an-epicenter-for-innovation-2023-hen-hatchs-final-round) Another celebratory night in the books where innovative students and professionals came together to embrace the true essence of entrepreneurship at one of our biggest events of the year.  On Thursday, Nov. 16th at The Tower Audion at UD’s STAR Campus, Horn Entrepreneurship’s premier startup funding competition Hen Hatch, officially concluded after the third and final round. After months and months of passionate hard work from teams striving for a spot in the final pitching round, four young innovators secured their finalist position and a chance to pitch for the top spot plus a piece of the prize pool at 2023 Hen Hatch.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/an-epicenter-for-innovation-2023-hen-hatchs-final-round) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • December 06, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [competition](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [October Horn Hen of the Month: Xen K. Bossard](https://horn.udel.edu/october-horn-hen-of-the-month-xen-k.-bossard) The Horn Hen of the Month article series is a series dedicated to highlighting Horn students who are inspiring others and impacting their community. One nominated Horn student is 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 also receives a gift card and a Horn Hen of the Month certificate.   To nominate a student, fill out this [Google form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvJ3l_wE03x4Apui0kRgKtr0EqGUcUOPON2iCgs8vAPdFqgA/viewform). Any student involved with Horn Entrepreneurship is eligible to be nominated.   For October, Xen K. Bossard has won the Horn Hen Of The Month award. Xen is currently a sophomore, majoring in Finance and English with a minor in Entrepreneurship. His involvement in the Delaware Innovation Fellows adds another dimension to his diverse interests. Xen has worked at The Tutoring Center since 2019 as Head Instructor, where he works with over 100 students in Math and English from ages 4 to 18. Within this role, he helps run the SAT prep program and trains the other instructors on academic instruction goals. The Tutoring Center is just like the type of business that Xen would like to own one day. Xen envisions owning a business focused on helping children learn English. His passion for education and assisting kids, coupled with his understanding of finance and language, forms the foundation of his entrepreneurial aspirations. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/october-horn-hen-of-the-month-xen-k.-bossard) by [McKinley Lynn](https://horn.udel.edu/author/mckinley-lynn) • November 27, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [UD’s Horn Earns Social Entrepreneurship Initiative Award at Deshpande Symposium](https://horn.udel.edu/uds-horn-earns-social-entrepreneurship-initiative-award-at-deshpande-symposium) *This article was originally published on [The Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics' "Seeing Opportunity" page.](https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/uds-horn-earns-social-entrepreneurship-initiative-award-at-deshpande-symposium/)* The Deshpande Symposium on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education honored [Horn Entrepreneurship’s](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) Social Entrepreneurship Initiative with its 2023 Excellence in Curriculum Innovation in Entrepreneurship Award. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/uds-horn-earns-social-entrepreneurship-initiative-award-at-deshpande-symposium) by [Kevin Tritt](https://horn.udel.edu/author/kevin-tritt) • September 11, 2023 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [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) ### [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) ### [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) ### [Fall and Winter Recap: Community Awards, Recognitions, and Achievements](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-and-winter-recap-community-awards-recognitions-and-achievements) Our community of innovators and entrepreneurs have been hard at work over the past months, gathering an extensive list of accomplishments along the way. UD students, faculty and alumni continue to make waves, with notable achievements like getting recognized in news publications, winning awards and competitions, and securing funding through investments and grants. Check out the full list below, and keep working as a community to make an impact on the world! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fall-and-winter-recap-community-awards-recognitions-and-achievements) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 15, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards/page/2) 3 [4](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards/page/4) [5](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards/page/5) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards/page/8) [12](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards/page/12) ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (244)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - 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