Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) and the College of Business are joining together to launch Nebraska Business at Standing Bear High School. The newest LPS focus program opens in fall 2023.
The Nebraska Business at Standing Bear High School program, a partnership between Lincoln Public Schools and the College of Business, launches in fall 2023. The high school is currently under construction near 70th Street and Saltillo Road in southeast Lincoln.
“We exist to create opportunity for Nebraska, and today we are boosting access to exceptional business education for Nebraskans,” said Chancellor Ronnie Green. “Partnering with LPS and Standing Bear High School in this new way with our College of Business builds on a historically strong relationship and expands opportunities for students right here in Lincoln.”
Standing Bear High School students will learn about the dynamic world of business and take courses to explore and learn more about potential business career opportunities. Students in grades 9 and 10 at Standing Bear High School will have business coursework integrated into other classes they take. Students in grades 11 and 12 can choose to take classes for college credit through the focus program and will receive reduced tuition. Non-credit experiences will be available to students free of charge. The program is designed to be affordable and accessible to students and their families.
“Students in the focus program could earn between 3-12 hours of college credit depending on the number of college courses in which students decide to enroll. It's a great opportunity to earn credit for courses that count toward requirements or electives for a business major at the College of Business or electives for other majors,” said Lindsay (Burger) Tillinghast, ’04 & ’13, director of Nebraska Business at Standing Bear High School.
Through hands-on immersive experiences and early college pathways, the focus program will allow Standing Bear students to explore their passions and opportunities in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and supply chain. Pathways are designed for students who wish to pursue a two- or four-year college degree, as well as for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduating from high school.
"CoB faculty have been collaborating with LPS teachers to shape the program's curriculum," said Tillinghast. "We look forward to welcoming our first students and helping them become future business leaders."
Middle and High School Outreach Programs to Explore Business
The College of Business continues to expand programming for middle and high school students. The second Middle School Day was held this fall in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools.
The college also hosts many high school summer programs including Discover Accounting for rising high school juniors and seniors who learn about the language of business and the DREAMBIG Academy, which provides diverse, upcoming high school seniors with the chance to develop business and leadership skills while learning about the college and career opportunities. In summer 2023, the college will add Discover Actuarial Science for rising juniors and seniors interested in learning more about the field, careers and the college.
To learn more, go to: business.unl.edu/precollege