eHIVE
An Entrepreneurial Hub for Innovative Ventures and Endeavors
Entrepreneurial Leadership Program:
Our Vision: Create a culture of proactive, innovative, ethical problem solving which will provide Waynesburg University students with the skills, abilities, experiences, and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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The eHIVE, including Makerspace, is our co-curricular innovative hub, open to all students regardless of major
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The Nest is our student learning lab & WU’s official apparel spirit store
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In the Classroom: The Entrepreneurship major & Entrepreneurial Leadership minor are housed in the Department of Business Administration
View our Annual Reports:
Excellence in Student Engagement in Entrepreneurship Award
Waynesburg University’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is proud to announce that it has received the Excellence in Student Engagement in Entrepreneurship Award at the Deshpande Symposium 2024. This award recognizes an institution that encourages student leadership and engagement in developing innovative extra- and co-curricular activities that support the development of entrepreneurial awareness, skills and practice. Learn More
The eHIVE recently received an international award and was named 2023 Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by GCEC. Learn more
our Team:
- Melinda Walls - W. Robert Stover Chair of Entrepreneurship Leadership & Business Department Chair
- Cassy Dorsch - Director of the eHIVE & Nest
- Andrew Heisey - Chief Maker & Fine Arts Department Chair
- Heidi Dziak - Program Coordinator for Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership & Director of Housing
- Ashley Yates - Secretary
- Karlee Anderson - Graduate Assistant for the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
Contact: ehive@waynesburg.edu or 724-852-3204
How We Help
All Students
We serve students of all majors and minors across campus through our events and coaching.
Coaching
We provide one-on-one venture creation coaching to help move your project forward.
Programming
We’ve always got something going on, whether it’s a competition, workshop, guest speaker, or something else entirely… Don’t miss out!
The Nest
WU's official on-campus apparel store, is now under the management of our Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. We are excited by the opportunity to operate the store as a student-operated learning lab.
Makerspace
The eHIVE is happy to offer hands-on learning experiences through our state-of-the-art Makerspace.
The eHIVE also offers custom micro-production services.
"Don't fall in love with a solution. Fall in love with the problem."
"The eHIVE represents the University’s commitment to preparing students to be critical thinkers, to be adaptable, and to create a culture of problem solving, which is the hallmark of entrepreneurial leadership."
