Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs
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Advancing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
May 12, 2026 | Written by UDaily StaffThe University of Delaware Board of Trustees unanimously voted to establish the Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at its semiannual meeting on Monday, May 11. -
From Sneaker Flips to $550K in Sales: Meet Aidan Kutch
May 11, 2026 | Written by Ryan ShoreAidan Kutch’s first sneaker flip started with a pair of shoes, a disappointing store offer and an eBay listing. Years later, the University of Delaware senior has turned that early lesson in value into Kutch’s Kicks, where the student founder turns sneaker restoration into a serious business by making high-end sneaker culture more accessible. -
From Biology to Business: Meet Arielle Mahugu
April 06, 2026 | Written by Horn EntrepreneurshipArielle Mahugu, Class of 2027, is turning her interest in science and wellness into something tangible through Arima Skincare. A Biological Sciences major with a Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor, Arielle is building a skincare brand while balancing academics, leadership roles, and hands-on entrepreneurial experiences through Horn. From Pitch Party and VentureOn to Hen Hatch and E-Club, Arielle has been steadily growing as both a founder and a student leader.
As a freshman through Horn I already feel so involved and aware of the opportunities that are surrounding me. It is so comforting knowing that I am involved in such an inspiring and creative program!
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs
Disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, space exploration, gene editing, autonomous vehicles and many others are fundamentally reshaping the economic and employment landscape. The World Economic Forum sites as many as “65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don’t yet exist.” In such a rapidly evolving landscape, possession of an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset are critical to successful adaptation and highly valuable to employers. These undergraduate entrepreneurship programs support the development of entrepreneurial mindset and skillset in UD students.
My involvement in Horn Entrepreneurship through the Delaware Innovation Fellows program, entrepreneurship courses and venture-support programs has been amazing. They taught me how to network and connect with my community, how to create long-lasting and impactful change, and how to create opportunities for myself and others. I’ve been able to work for and with great companies. I would recommend it to everyone.