--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | enrichment (4) description: enrichment | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (4) --- [![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) ### [Summer Founders 2020 is virtual and larger than ever before](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-2020) University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship welcomes its largest cohort of students to [Summer Founders](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/venture-support/summer-founders/) 2020. Twenty-two startup teams totaling 34 students are participating in the 12-week virtual pre-accelerator in which they receive mentorship, education and resources to develop and advance their concepts. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/summer-founders-2020) by [Lauren Kelly](https://horn.udel.edu/author/lauren-kelly) • June 11, 2020 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) ### [Tips For Online Success](https://horn.udel.edu/tips-for-online-success) Picture this: You’re on your college campus, enjoying life thinking, “Wow this is great! What could possibly go wrong?” And now you find yourself in your hometown on the couch fighting with your siblings, all while trying to organize your new life. It seems like none of us have the answers, but we do have some advice that can help in this tornado of a life we’re all living right now. The best thing you can do above all is remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will all come out as stronger Blue Hens than we were before all of this. So let's walk through your routine while being home and see what tips you can utilize: [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/tips-for-online-success) by [Lindsey Janes](https://horn.udel.edu/author/lindsey-janes) • May 28, 2020 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Vince DiFelice Honored with 2020 Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising & Mentorship Award](https://horn.udel.edu/vince-difelice-honored-with-2020-excellence-in-undergraduate-academic-advising-mentorship-award) *Editor’s note: We had an outpouring of testimonials from students Vince has mentored. We couldn’t include all of them in the article, so we listed them at the bottom. Thanks to all who felt moved to participate.* Vince DiFelice, senior instructor of entrepreneurship and faculty director of venture support,  was awarded the 2020 *Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising & Mentoring Award* from University of Delaware Faculty Senate Committee on Student and Faculty Honors. This Committee accepts nominations from students, alumni, faculty and staff and selects one faculty member from across the University recognizing their outstanding work in advisement and mentoring students. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/vince-difelice-honored-with-2020-excellence-in-undergraduate-academic-advising-mentorship-award) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • May 08, 2020 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [There’s a Party at My House and No One is Coming…](https://horn.udel.edu/theres-a-party-at-my-house-and-no-one-is-coming-) *Editor's note: this is the fourth article in a series that  explores how the Horn Team practices entrepreneurship.*   Enrichment programming at Horn is fundamentally experiential – we coordinate opportunities for our students to *do*, *connect, innovate* and *create.* But with the switch to online classes and virtual living, Horn’s enrichment team was met with a new challenge: how can we provide valuable, enriching hands-on experiences without the “hands-on” part? [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/theres-a-party-at-my-house-and-no-one-is-coming-) by [Emerson Marine](https://horn.udel.edu/author/emerson-marine) • April 13, 2020 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [The Horn Ambassadors: Part One](https://horn.udel.edu/the-horn-ambassadors-part-one) The Horn Ambassadors are a select group of UD undergraduates from different majors and minors who share a profound interest in entrepreneurship and innovation. Their purpose is to be experts in Horn Entrepreneurship offerings, liaise with new and prospective students and support Horn events. An upcoming weekly series will highlight each ambassador and their reflections on entrepreneurship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-horn-ambassadors-part-one) by [Lauren Kelly](https://horn.udel.edu/author/lauren-kelly) • April 02, 2020 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) ### [Innovative Delaware Educator Award Winners Selected](https://horn.udel.edu/innovative-delaware-educator-award-winners-selected) The Innovative Delaware Educator Awards celebrate the contributions of high school educators towards creating an environment for students to grow their entrepreneurial skills. Horn Entrepreneurship values the work of educational professionals, and looks to support them in creating innovative opportunities for Delaware students. Each of the awards provides a mini grant of up to $500 to be used towards an innovative project at their school. The program will officially launch on January 28 during a kickoff event at the Venture Development Center. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/innovative-delaware-educator-award-winners-selected) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • January 15, 2020 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [Horn Entrepreneurship Awards Celebration Announcement Fall 2019](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-awards-celebration-announcement-august-2020) Horn Entrepreneurship is excited to announce all of the accomplishments and successes of our community of creative thinkers, trailblazers and world-changers this quarter. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/horn-entrepreneurship-awards-celebration-announcement-august-2020) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 02, 2019 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) ### [3 Tips for Improving Collaboration Communication](https://horn.udel.edu/3-tips-for-improving-collaboration-communication) Working within a team is a standard in the workplace and throughout life. From family, to friend groups, to project teams at work or in class, the presence of a team is inevitable. Being a more productive, collaborative and positive member of a group helps you touch on and improve almost every part of your life. Here are three tips to help you begin improving how you collaborate. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/3-tips-for-improving-collaboration-communication) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 21, 2019 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [resources](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) ### [Building Community Through Personal Initiative](https://horn.udel.edu/building-community-through-personal-initiative) This past winter, Nico Repollé flew out to Urbana, InterVarsity’s global leadership conference in Saint Louis, Missouri, on a mission to build his faith, relationships and potentially secure a summer internship. Now the Entrepreneurship major, Class of 2021, has traveled to Hawaii and Fiji and served as a mentor to young adults and teenagers, finding his purpose along the way to help bring social impact change to communities around him.  [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/building-community-through-personal-initiative) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 15, 2019 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [success stories](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) ### [Horn ranked for entrepreneurial studies by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine](https://horn.udel.edu/ranked-by-princeton-review) Since its founding in 2012, Horn Entrepreneurship has persistently focused on doing the right things to optimize the positive impact of entrepreneurship education on students, the University of Delaware and the broader community. 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Freeman](https://horn.udel.edu/author/daniel-j-freeman) • November 12, 2019 Topics: [Insider](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/1) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/2) [3](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/3) 4 [5](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/5) [6](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/6) […](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/9) [9](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment/page/9) ### 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) - [students (159)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (118)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [startups (117)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [events (102)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (89)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (65)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [pitching (47)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [opportunities (45)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) - [careers (43)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers) - [entrepreneurship and science (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science) - [pre college (40)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) - [women entrepreneurs (38)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) - [leadership (35)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) - [Hen Hatch (32)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [pitch party (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [educators (26)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) - [technology (25)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) - [VentureOn (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) - [startup advice (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice) - [equity (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) - [pre-accelerator (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) - [commercialization (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) - [environment (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) - [research (17)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) - [demo day (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) - [entrepreneurship and the arts (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) - [Siegfried (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) - [internships (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) - [10 Year Anniversary (11)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) - [DIF (10)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) - [Horn Hen of the Month (8)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) - [The Horn Team (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) - [government (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government) - [pivoting (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) - [REEF@UD (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) - [HDFS (4)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hdfs) see all [![Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png?width=240&name=Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png "Horn Entrepreneurship")](https://udel.edu/horn) ### EXPLORE - [About Us](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/about-horn/) - [Upcoming Events](https://events.udel.edu/venture_development_center_478) - [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/vdc/) --- ### CONNECT [132 E Delaware Ave Ste 100](https://goo.gl/maps/EuUJZSSiG5u) Newark, DE 19711 [hornprogram@udel.edu](mailto:hornprogram@udel.edu) P: 302-831-4393 - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Facebook](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/facebook_icon.png?width=32&name=facebook_icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/udhorn) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Twitter](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/twitter_icon.png?width=32&name=twitter_icon.png)](https://x.com/udbookschool) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Instagram](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/instagram_icon.png?width=32&name=instagram_icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/udhorn) - ©2026 University of Delaware - [Comments](http://www.udel.edu/home/comments/) - [Legal Notices](http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/)