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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

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated eight entrepreneurs from across the state and beyond who positively impact the future of entrepreneurship. Presented by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the awards honored entrepreneurs, startups, advocates and students at a ceremony held in conjunction with the 37th annual New Venture Competition at the Rococo Theatre, April 18. » Full Article

As a high school senior, Lance Morgan, '90, CEO and president of Ho-Chunk, Inc., applied to only one school: Harvard University. Needing a new plan after not being accepted, he studied economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln before earning an Ivy League law degree to help him provide job opportunities and long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. » 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

As a young boy in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Nikolas Mainieri Mancio dreamed of studying in the U.S. Earning a scholarship to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the junior decided to move and make his time at the College of Business matter — leading to three distinct honors this spring. He was selected to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Leadership Conference, named the February College of Business Student of the Month and was accepted into the Innocents Society. » Full Article

A screening of the 2023 award-winning documentary "This is Not Financial Advice" will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, in the Ostergard Family Auditorium, room 002 in the lower level of Howard L. Hawks Hall. The panel discussion with the film's director and finance experts will immediately follow at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. » Full Article