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:
![Our Centers](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-10/untitled_design_6.png?h=864158ac&itok=7TAY93Fn)
![GCEC](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-10/ehive_at_waynesburg_university_2.png?itok=eJ5ANQ8X)
![Cassy Dorsch and Melinda Walls with GCEC Award](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-10/cassy_and_mindy_with_gcec_award_23.jpg?itok=oNuCrRZO)
The eHIVE recently received an international award and was named 2023 Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center by GCEC. Learn more
![Pumpkin Drop](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-01/pjh_6270edit_0.jpg?itok=plsOcCkJ)
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.
![Nest](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-10/pjh_7283-enhanced-nredit.jpg?h=2c107b59&itok=vNx4c_YB)
![Makerspace](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-10/makerspace_0.png?h=ed73c8d6&itok=htLSRfv-)
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.