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Twenty-two teams of students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program competed for $6,000 in the Center for Sales Excellence Team Role-Play Competition sponsored by NRC Health in April. After three rounds of tournament-style pitching to industry professionals, Tyler Vander Woude, senior management and marketing major from Lincoln, and Marcus Anderson, junior finance major from Lincoln, captured first place and $2,500. » Full Article

There was a decline in Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator during March, 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 fell by 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. » Full Article

In a two-day, high-stakes tournament, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated eight entrepreneurs from across the state and beyond who positively impact the future of entrepreneurship. Presented by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the awards honored entrepreneurs, startups, advocates and students at a ceremony held in conjunction with the 37th annual New Venture Competition at the Rococo Theatre, April 18. » Full Article

As a high school senior, Lance Morgan, '90, CEO and president of Ho-Chunk, Inc., applied to only one school: Harvard University. Needing a new plan after not being accepted, he studied economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln before earning an Ivy League law degree to help him provide job opportunities and long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. » Full Article

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Meghan Schuette, '23, chose to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to study international business and marketing. She also wanted to experience Husker spirit firsthand as a student and shares her experiences below. » Full Article