--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | students (4) description: students | 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) ### [Rising in Entrepreneurship Rankings](https://horn.udel.edu/rising-in-entrepreneurship-rankings) #### UD’s Horn Entrepreneurship ranks 27th in The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 list For the sixth year in a row, University of Delaware’s [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/) has solidified UD’s ranking among the top entrepreneurship universities in the nation. In the [*Princeton Review* and *Entrepreneur* magazine’s Top 50 list for 2025,](https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=top-50-entrepreneurship-ugrad&page=2) UD moved up to 27 from last year’s ranking of 31 and is [third overall in the Mid-Atlantic region](https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=top-mid-atlantic-entrepreneurship-ugrad). This article was originally published on [UDaily](https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/november/horn-entrepreneurship-princeton-review-entrepreneur-rankings/). [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/rising-in-entrepreneurship-rankings) by [Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics](https://horn.udel.edu/author/alfred-lerner-college-of-business-economics) • November 13, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Join Us for a Celebration of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UD](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrate-innovation-entrepreneurship-at-the-university-of-delaware-join-us-for-blue-hen-innovation-fest) Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers! Get ready to celebrate creativity, groundbreaking ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit at the University of Delaware’s [***Blue Hen Innovation Fest***](https://horn.udel.edu/en/2024-blue-hen-innovation-fest) on **December 5**. This exciting new festival is a unique opportunity for UD students, alumni, and community members to connect, collaborate, and showcase their entrepreneurial journeys. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a seasoned innovator, or someone curious to learn more about the future of entrepreneurship, this event has something inspiring for everyone! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/celebrate-innovation-entrepreneurship-at-the-university-of-delaware-join-us-for-blue-hen-innovation-fest) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • November 11, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Drumroll Please: Announcing the 2024 Hen Hatch Finalists](https://horn.udel.edu/drumroll-please-announcing-the-2024-hen-hatch-finalists) Four teams advanced to the final round of Hen Hatch, UD’s premier startup funding competition, at the [2024 Blue Hen Innovation Fest](https://horn.udel.edu/en/2024-blue-hen-innovation-fest) on December 5. These finalists will compete to find out how much of the $50,000 prize pool will help them advance their ventures. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/drumroll-please-announcing-the-2024-hen-hatch-finalists) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • October 28, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Camp Horn: Welcoming New Entrepreneurship Majors to UD](https://horn.udel.edu/camp-horn-welcoming-new-entrepreneurship-majors-to-ud) Horn Entrepreneurship recently kicked off the academic year with a vibrant welcome party for entrepreneurship majors. The welcome party, themed “Camp Horn,” was designed to immerse students in a lively, camp-inspired atmosphere, fostering connections, and excitement as they start the fall semester. With themed decorations and engaging activities, the gathering offered a perfect blend of networking, refreshments, and fun. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/camp-horn-welcoming-new-entrepreneurship-majors-to-ud) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • September 20, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [The Ignite! Early Move-In Program: A Kickoff to Success](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ignite-early-move-in-program-a-kickoff-to-success) Horn Entrepreneurship’s Enrichment programs enhance the college experience by bringing students into a supportive community of like-minded peers while helping them gain valuable skills, experiences, and connections outside the classroom. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/the-ignite-early-move-in-program-a-kickoff-to-success) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • September 11, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) ### [Nicholai Williamson's "Bonafyde": Your Guide to Campus Life](https://horn.udel.edu/enhancing-campus-connections-for-international-students-with-bonafyde) Nicholai Williamson is a senior majoring in Entrepreneurship and Management, with a minor in Professional Selling and Sales Management. As one of the winners of Hen Hatch, the University of Delaware’s premier startup competition that provides resources, networking opportunities, and support for entrepreneurial ventures, he is also the founder of BonaFyde. BonaFyde Inc. is a startup dedicated to helping international prospective students select the right university by offering detailed admissions information and facilitating one-on-one Zoom calls with current college students. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/enhancing-campus-connections-for-international-students-with-bonafyde) by [Natalie Kessler](https://horn.udel.edu/author/natalie-kessler) • August 07, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) ### [Alchemize Fightwear: Maya Nazareth's Path from University Student to Successful Business Owner](https://horn.udel.edu/alchemize-fightwear-maya-nazareths-path-from-university-student-to-successful-business-owner) *(This article was originally published on the Lerner blog)* Maya Narazeth, a distinguished alumna of University of Delaware, exemplifies the epitome of entrepreneurial determination and vision. What began as a humble operation from her student apartment, with her car serving as a mobile sales office, has blossomed into the thriving enterprise known as Alchemize Fightwear. Over the span of four years, Maya has transformed her passion for entrepreneurship into a dynamic business that not only meets but exceeds market expectations. Her journey from student entrepreneur to industry trailblazer explains the beneficial impact of entrepreneurship. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/alchemize-fightwear-maya-nazareths-path-from-university-student-to-successful-business-owner) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • July 16, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) ### [Inspiring Leadership: UD Horn Hen Of The Month](https://horn.udel.edu/inspiring-leadership-ud-horn-hen-of-the-month) Congratulations to Brian Bressler! Brian won the April Horn Hen of the Month award. He is a junior at the University of Delaware, has distinguished himself with a double major in Entrepreneurship and Marketing, and a minor in Professional Sales. The Horn Hen of the Month award highlights a student that is inspiring others and impacting their community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/inspiring-leadership-ud-horn-hen-of-the-month) by [McKinley Lynn](https://horn.udel.edu/author/mckinley-lynn) • July 03, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [students](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students), [Horn Hen of the Month](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) ### [Meet The New 2024 Summer Founders Cohort](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-new-2024-summer-founders-cohort) For young and ambitious entrepreneurs, summertime offers an ideal opportunity to nurture and refine their ventures amidst great weather, ample free time, and positive vibes. The Summer Founders program allows a select group of students to fully immerse themselves in developing their startups. Congratulations to this year’s eight teams! [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-the-new-2024-summer-founders-cohort) by [Yashlee Francois](https://horn.udel.edu/author/yashlee-francois) • July 01, 2024 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [enrichment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment), [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), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [demo day](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) ### [A Festive Farewell To The Class of 2024](https://horn.udel.edu/a-festive-farewell-to-the-class-of-2024) 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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