--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | leadership (2) description: leadership | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (2) --- [![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) ### [Shaping Ethical Leaders: UD’s Convening on Character Development](https://horn.udel.edu/shaping-ethical-leaders-uds-convening-on-character-development) The ***2025 UD Convening on Character Development*** brought together faculty, staff, administrators, and students from across the University of Delaware (UD) to engage in a meaningful and practical conversation on integrating character development into undergraduate education during a day-long conference held in the Audion on February 7. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/shaping-ethical-leaders-uds-convening-on-character-development) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 24, 2025 Topics: [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [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) ### [From Mascots to Mindsets: Honoring Dave Raymond, Nasir Young, and the Spirit of Entrepreneurial Leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/from-mascots-to-mindsets-honoring-dave-raymond-nasir-young-and-the-spirit-of-entrepreneurial-leadership) Horn Entrepreneurship recently honored Dave Raymond with the 2024 Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Nasir Young with the 2024 Student Award at a private dinner and award ceremony. The Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership recognizes exceptional individuals who have not only shown themselves to be stewards of innovation through significant contributions to the leadership ecosystem, but have also made a significant positive impact on their communities and industries. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/from-mascots-to-mindsets-honoring-dave-raymond-nasir-young-and-the-spirit-of-entrepreneurial-leadership) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • November 18, 2024 Topics: [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Meet the 2024-2025 Siegfried Fellows](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-tomorrows-leaders-meet-the-2024-2025-siegfried-fellows) Effective leadership in the dynamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship is essential, driving both growth and creativity. At the heart of this leadership is the ability to lead oneself before guiding others. The [Siegfried Fellows](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/self-program/) program is founded on this principle. Meet the 2024-2025 cohort of Siegfried Fellows. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/empowering-tomorrows-leaders-meet-the-2024-2025-siegfried-fellows) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • November 01, 2024 Topics: [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Aspire Interactive: A 360 Approach to Mentorship](https://horn.udel.edu/aspire-interactive-a-360-approach-to-mentorship) In a time where it can be easy to feel lost as a young business professional, UD alum Brad Bono’s Aspire Interactive shines as a mentorship-focused organization dedicated to guiding individuals through their lives and careers while facing the complexities of the digital age. Aspire Interactive is meant to be a beacon of wisdom and experience, designed to empower people in this rapidly evolving landscape. At the heart of Brad's approach is the profound significance of mentorship. Bono, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience starting and exiting businesses in the telecommunications industry, has seen the pitfalls and stressors of a professional life, and now wants to help the next generation tackle those challenges. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/aspire-interactive-a-360-approach-to-mentorship) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • April 08, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [careers](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [A Recipe for Success: 2024 WE Hatch Breakfast Insights](https://horn.udel.edu/a-recipe-for-success-2024-we-hatch-breakfast-insights) WE Hatch is here to support, uplift, and recognize women making strides and impact. WE Hatch seeks to advance creative, innovative and entrepreneurial women within UD and the broader community. Through honor circle ceremonies and speaker breakfasts, women can congregate to share stories and advice with others to continue the cycle of support. On February 14th, a WE Hatch breakfast and interviews was hosted, featuring Chrissi Rawak. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/a-recipe-for-success-2024-we-hatch-breakfast-insights) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • March 20, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Unlock Your Leadership Potential With The Siegfried Fellows](https://horn.udel.edu/unlock-your-leadership-potential-with-the-siegfried-fellows) Are you a student leader looking to take your skills to the next level? Are you eager to make a tangible impact on your campus and beyond? Look no further than the Siegfried Fellows program. [The Siegfried Fellows](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/self-program/) program is a highly selective, cohort-based, 10-month immersive experience tailored for students with leadership aspirations. Its curriculum aims to enhance self-awareness and personal growth, foster connections with regional leaders, and ignite a drive for positive change. Participants are aspiring leaders striving to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, resilience, and creative problem-solving skills, all while nurturing their character virtues. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/unlock-your-leadership-potential-with-the-siegfried-fellows) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 18, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Get To Know Horn: Megan Pillsbury](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) University of Delaware has welcomed a few new faculty members over the past couple years from a wide range of departments and fields. Gladly UD’s Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows Program (REEF) has added Megan Pillsbury as their director in 2022. A talented individual like Megan Pillsbury has a lot to share and a lot for us to learn about. She was able to speak with Horn Entrepreneurship and share some more about herself, her role, and experiences. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/get-to-know-horn-megan-pillsbury) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • February 19, 2024 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) ### [Celebrating Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership: Highlights from the 2023 Siegfried Workshop & Awards Dinner](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrating-excellence-in-entrepreneurial-leadership-highlights-from-the-2023-siegfried-workshop-dinner) The 2023 Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership Workshop & Dinner was a grand event that brought together aspiring entrepreneurs, established business leaders, innovators from various industries, and University of Delaware students. Held on October 3 at the prestigious Wilmington Country Club, this annual gathering provided a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and to recognize individuals for outstanding contributions to the entrepreneurial leadership ecosystem. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrating-excellence-in-entrepreneurial-leadership-highlights-from-the-2023-siegfried-workshop-dinner) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • November 29, 2023 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [leadership](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership), [Siegfried](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) ### [Introducing the Accelerating Innovation in Education Fellowship Cohort](https://horn.udel.edu/introducing-the-accelerating-innovation-in-education-fellowship-cohort) Horn Entrepreneurship is proud to announce the selection of a dynamic new cohort of fellows for its highly anticipated Accelerating Innovation in Education program. The fellowship, led by Dan Freeman, Founding Director, and Felicia Harrington, Assistant Director of Youth Programs, is designed to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within K-12 education. The announcement comes following the fellows' successful completion of an intensive two-day summer session focused on establishing the foundational building blocks of an innovative school culture. The fellows will continue to meet as a community of practice throughout the upcoming school year. 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