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Gerry Finnegan, lecturer of finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, died Thursday, November 14, from health complications. » Full Article

Rebecca Jack, Ph.D. student in economics, quickly made a name for herself with two high-profile publications in 2023. Her outstanding achievements earned her the CoB Ph.D. Student Research Award recognizing her significant contributions to the field. » Full Article

A record 113 students from eight colleges at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln demonstrated their entrepreneurial, communication and presentation skills at the 16th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition on Nov. 7. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the event offers students a platform to present a three-minute business idea to judges for a chance to win part of $12,000 in cash prizes. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln debuted at No. 42 in the world and No. 12 in the Midwest in The Princeton Review^® and Entrepreneur^® Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs rankings. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln School of Accountancy inducted Larry Hupka, '72, into the Hall of Fame and honored Ron Nebbia, '85, as the inaugural John Connor Family Award recipient at the annual Celebration of Excellence in October. More than 300 alumni and friends attended the event sponsored by Deloitte, Eide Bailly, Forvis Mazars, KPMG, Labenz, Lutz and RSM. » Full Article

Launched in 2020, the Investors With Purpose (IWP) program provided 112 high-achieving University of Nebraska–Lincoln students with wealth management acumen and a vast professional investment network. This fall, the college celebrated the fifth IWP class by inviting alumni, current students and industry leaders of the program to a reception at Howard L. Hawks Hall. » Full Article