Alumni Community

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    2025 REEF@UD Fellows Shine at Demo Day

    July 08, 2025 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship
    With purpose-driven ventures, powerful storytelling, and a passion for solving environmental challenges, the 2025 Ratcliffe Eco Entrepreneurship Fellows (REEF@UD) took center stage at the fourth annual REEF@UD Demo Day, held on Monday, May 5 at the Venture Development Center.
  • Recognizing the 2025 Entrepreneurship Award Winners

    May 16, 2025 | Written by Horn Entrepreneurship
    Horn Entrepreneurship celebrated the achievements of 11 outstanding University of Delaware undergraduate students by awarding them more than $10,000 in cash and Venture Development Center (VDC) credit. These honors recognize the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit thriving within the university's student body.
  • Innovation in Full Bloom at the 2025 Spring Pitch Party

    April 24, 2025 | Written by Natalie Kessler
    On Wednesday, April 23, UD’s Venture Development Center (VDC) was buzzing with energy, creativity, and big ideas as students took the spotlight at the annual Spring Pitch Party—this year themed “Ideas in Bloom.” Hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club and Horn Entrepreneurship, the event welcomed more than 80 students, alumni, and supporters for an evening of fast-paced pitching, community, and celebration.

A Community That Thrives

Horn’s alumni & community programming positions UD alumni to thrive by supporting their entrepreneurship aspirations and fostering lifelong connections to the campus-based and broader entrepreneurship community.

Blue Hen 17&43 Awards

Blue Hen 17&43 Awards

The Blue Hen 17&43 awards recognize University of Delaware students and alumni who have owned, founded or led the most promising new ventures and fastest growing companies. University of Delaware Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics and Horn Entrepreneurship presented the inaugurual awards during fall of 2017.

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Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership

2024 Siegfried Award Winner

Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Siegfried Advisory Group and Horn Entrepreneurship present an annual award to someone who has made outstanding contributions to the understanding and practice of entrepreneurial leadership.

Horn Entrepreneurship has been the largest influencer of not only my entrepreneurial and professional growth, but also my personal growth. The Horn students were my closest friends from college and we continue to challenge and support each other.

- Becca Leisher Entrepreneurship Club Executive Board 2016

Alumni Stories & Impact