--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | educators description: educators | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware --- [![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) ### [Aspiring High School Entrepreneurs Brought Big Energy to UD](https://horn.udel.edu/aspiring-high-school-entrepreneurs-brought-big-energy-to-ud) On March 5, high school students from across the Delaware Valley gathered at Clayton Hall at University of Delaware for the 2026 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase. Representing schools from throughout the region, these aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their startup ideas to a panel of experienced judges for a chance to win $500 and earn a spot in Diamond Challenge finals at the prestigious 2026 Limitless World Summit. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/aspiring-high-school-entrepreneurs-brought-big-energy-to-ud) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 12, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Big Ideas, Bold Pitches: EntreX Regional Venture Showcase 2026](https://horn.udel.edu/big-ideas-bold-pitches-entrex-regional-venture-showcase-2026) High school students from across the mid-Atlantic stepped into the spotlight on February 25 for the 2026 EntreX Regional Venture Showcase. These aspiring entrepreneurs pitched their startup ideas to a panel of expert judges, competing for $500 and a spot in the [Diamond Challenge](https://diamondchallenge.org/) finals at the [2026 Limitless World Summit](https://limitlessworldsummit.org/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/big-ideas-bold-pitches-entrex-regional-venture-showcase-2026) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 05, 2026 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [EntreX Impact Talks Continue with Climate Tech Founder Jo Norris](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-impact-talks-continue-with-climate-tech-founder-jo-norris) The EntreX Impact Talk series continued this quarter with a conversation focused on sustainability, climate innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Horn Entrepreneurship, the event featured [Jo Norris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-norris/), co-founder and CEO of [Carbon Reform](https://www.carbonreform.com/), a climate technology startup working to reduce building emissions through HVAC innovation. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/entrex-impact-talks-continue-with-climate-tech-founder-jo-norris) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 16, 2026 Topics: [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [entrepreneurship and science](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [technology](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [“Yes, And” in Action: Mike Eppehimer Kicks Off EntreX Impact Talks](https://horn.udel.edu/yes-and-in-action-mike-eppehimer-kicks-off-entrex-impact-talks) What happens when an improv mindset meets real-world leadership? For the first EntreX Impact Talk, Leadership Delaware CEO Mike Eppehimer showed our students and educators how a simple phrase—“yes, and”—can transform teams, careers and communities. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/yes-and-in-action-mike-eppehimer-kicks-off-entrex-impact-talks) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 31, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [UD Awarded $699K Grant to Advance Campus-Wide Character Development](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-awarded-699k-grant-to-advance-campus-wide-character-development) The University of Delaware has been awarded a $699,258 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), part of the [Program for Leadership and Character](https://leadershipandcharacter.wfu.edu/) at Wake Forest University to launch a three-year, university-wide initiative focused on character development. The project, *University of Delaware Coalition on Character Development: Advancing Flagship State Institutional Leadership,* will create a strategic plan to align and elevate character development efforts across academic and co-curricular settings. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-awarded-699k-grant-to-advance-campus-wide-character-development) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • July 18, 2025 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [research](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [High School Innovators take Center Stage at EntreX Competition](https://horn.udel.edu/high-school-innovators-take-center-stage-at-entrex-competition) Young innovators from across the region gathered at University of Delaware on March 6 for the 2025 EntreX Delaware Venture Showcase. More than 200 high school students pitched their startup ideas to a panel of expert judges, competing for $500 and a spot to compete in Diamond Challenge finals at the prestigious 2025 [Limitless World Summit](https://diamondchallenge.org/world-summit/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/high-school-innovators-take-center-stage-at-entrex-competition) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 07, 2025 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Ms. Kay: The Smiling Face Behind the Venture Development Center](https://horn.udel.edu/qa-with-ms.-kay-the-smiling-face-behind-the-venture-development-center) Meet Ms. Kay, the friendly and familiar face of the Venture Development Center (VDC) at Horn Entrepreneurship. With a background in travel and tourism from Thames Valley University in London and a passion for connecting with people, she brings a wealth of experience and warmth to her role as an Administrative Assistant and Advisor for a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Integrated Design.  From overseeing VDC operations to greeting students and guests with her signature smile, Ms. Kay plays an integral role in fostering the innovative and inclusive environment that defines Horn. In this Q&A, she shares insights into her journey, passions, and what makes the VDC such a special place. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/qa-with-ms.-kay-the-smiling-face-behind-the-venture-development-center) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 21, 2025 Topics: [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [The Horn Team](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) ### [Fostering Leadership: UD Convening for Character Development](https://horn.udel.edu/fostering-leadership-ud-convening-for-character-development) The University of Delaware is set to host the inaugural *UD Convening on Character Development* on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the **Audion at STAR**. This event aims to unite key campus stakeholders—including faculty, staff, administration, and student leaders—to advance initiatives focused on undergraduate character development. Registration is requested. [Visit the event webpage for information on registration and agenda](https://horn.udel.edu/2025-ud-convening-on-character-development).   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/fostering-leadership-ud-convening-for-character-development) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 14, 2025 Topics: [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Dr. Abayomi Akinboye: A Global Perspective on Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/dr.-abayomi-akinboye-a-global-perspective-on-entrepreneurship) With a career spanning three continents, Dr. Abayomi Akinboye brings a truly global perspective to entrepreneurship education. As an Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics, he leverages experiences from Nigeria, Malaysia, and New Zealand to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. We sat down with Dr. Akinboye to learn more about his journey. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/dr.-abayomi-akinboye-a-global-perspective-on-entrepreneurship) by [Alea Eldemire](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alea-eldemire) • December 02, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Get To Know Horn: Tomé Salgueiro](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-welcomes-new-faculty-tomé-salgueiro) (This article was [originally published](https://lerner.udel.edu/seeing-opportunity/lerner-welcomes-new-faculty-tome-salgueiro/) by University of Delaware's Lerner School of Business as part of their Seeing Opportunity series.) This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Tomé Salgueiro is an assistant professor of social innovation and entrepreneurship; he spoke with Lerner about his research focus and why he chose to join the University of Delaware. 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