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A marketing major from La Vista, Nebraska, senior Ann Vu has spent her college career diving into campus involvements and dreaming big about her future. As she prepares to graduate this month, Ann is excited about the legacy she leaves at Dear Old Nebraska U and beyond. » Full Article

Fifty-five University of Nebraska–Lincoln students earned their undergraduate certificates of sales excellence and were honored at a luncheon hosted by the Center for Sales Excellence on May 3. The students successfully completed 15 credit hours of sales coursework that sharpened skills helpful to any career path. » Full Article

Learn more about recent honors, appointments and publications at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business in this month's achievements column. The achievements of faculty, staff and students are grouped within the college’s three mission-focused goals of research + discovery, learning + transformation and connection + engagement. » Full Article

Twenty-two teams of students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program competed for $6,000 in the Center for Sales Excellence Team Role-Play Competition sponsored by NRC Health in April. After three rounds of tournament-style pitching to industry professionals, Tyler Vander Woude, senior management and marketing major from Lincoln, and Marcus Anderson, junior finance major from Lincoln, captured first place and $2,500. » Full Article

In a two-day, high-stakes tournament, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize. » Full Article

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Meghan Schuette, '23, chose to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to study international business and marketing. She also wanted to experience Husker spirit firsthand as a student and shares her experiences below. » Full Article