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Andreas Katsaounis of Omaha was inspired to start his own business as a senior in high school because of his passion for the sport of pickleball. Those entrepreneurial dreams flourished at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln through a program in the Center for Entrepreneurship. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business named 1,323 students to its Dean’s List for the spring semester. They leveraged their strengths and dedicated themselves to academics to achieve the honor. » Full Article

Before crossing the stage at graduation, supply chain management majors at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln test their knowledge in Strategic Supply Chain Management (SCMA 474), the program’s capstone course. Tasked with solving real business challenges, students dive into data, collaborate in teams and present their findings directly to company leaders. » Full Article

Six alumni serving on the College of Business Finance Advisory Board returned to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this spring to speak with finance students about career paths, workplace dynamics, mentorship and lifelong learning. Representing a range of financial careers, the alumni panel helped bridge the gap between academic study and professional experience.  » Full Article

As part of a yearlong capstone experience, 36 seniors in the Nebraska Business Honors Academy served as consultants for Cornhusker Bank, working on strategic business challenges. In the Honors Business Policies and Strategies (Management 475H) course, taught by Tammy Beck, associate professor of management, student teams delivered actionable recommendations to Cornhusker Bank’s executive leadership team. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln climbed five spots to #23 among public universities and #36 overall in the five-year Texas A&M University/University of Georgia (TAMUGA) ranking of U.S. business schools for management research productivity. The annual index evaluates institutions based on faculty publications in the field’s top academic journals. » Full Article