The UNL Parents Association and the Teaching Council asked UNL parents, in consultation with their sons and daughters, to nominate a faculty or staff member who "has made a significant contribution to their lives while at UNL." This is the twenty-third year for the faculty and staff "Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students." James Brown, Jr. and Gordon Quitmeyer were recognized from the School of Accountancy at a ceremony on February 4.

Brown is a professor of accountancy and has been with the College of Business Administration for over 30 years. He has an expertise in Cost Management.

Quitmeyer has been teaching as a lecturer at the School of Accountancy since the Fall of 2008.