Business News

Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator fell in August, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, the Leading Economic Indicator declined by 0.93%. » Full Article

UnitedHealthcare and News Channel Nebraska collaborated with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to provide The Future of Nebraska Scholarship, awarding $25,000 to Nebraska high school graduates. The new scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate leadership potential and encourages them to make an impact in their state. » Full Article

Experiences at the College of Business before even being a student pushed Isaac Perez out of his comfort zone and helped him realize his potential. Now Perez — a management and data science major from Lexington, Nebraska — mentors others to dream big. Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Huskers like Perez who make an impact on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus. » Full Article

The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln selected 34 students for the eighth cohort of the Clifton Builders Program. Housed in the College of Business, the Clifton Builders Program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential and develops them to lead high-performance teams. This year’s cohort brings strong influencing and relationship-building talents to the program and a diverse set of majors, representing six different colleges across the university. » Full Article

Students starting Introductory Accounting I (ACCT 201) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln come with preconceived notions about what accountants do. Steven Hegemann, '97 & '99, associate professor of practice in accountancy, challenges those stereotypes by sharing his experience as a U.S. Army veteran, auditor and forensic accounting consultant. » 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