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Master’s Degree Leads to Super Bowl Ring

Feb 4 2021 9:00 AM

Although Candice Dominguez, ’19, competed in track and earned her master’s degree, her need to help others always superseded her desire to be in the limelight. Even so, she found herself on stage earning a Super Bowl ring with the Kansas City Chiefs while fulfilling her aspirations in player engagement. » Full Article

Sixth Cohort Starts Athletic Master’s Program

Sep 26 2019 9:00 AM

The sixth cohort of the Master of Arts in Business with a Specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (MAIAA) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business started this fall. The 10 students, who began classes August 26, plan to work in collegiate athletics after earning their degree and a competitive edge in the job market. » Full Article

Van Duyn Strikes Big at Hudl

Aug 22 2019 9:00 AM

Dreaming of working in college athletics drove Amanda Van Duyn, ’19, to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for graduate school. Everything she planned for her career quickly changed when she discovered Hudl. » Full Article

Hull Makes Every Day in MAIAA Program Matter

Jun 27 2019 9:00 AM

Rose Hull discovered her joy for student-athlete development after turning from collegiate athlete into coach. At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business, she found the program needed to turn her aspirations into a career. » Full Article

Achieving Glory: Spring Dean’s List

Jun 18 2019 9:00 AM

Demonstrating their drive for realizing academic success, 960 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students earned a place on the College of Business Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester. » Full Article

Berry Takes a Swing at Athletic Development

Jun 3 2019 9:00 AM

For Taylor Berry, athletics became more than just a game, but a lifestyle. Wanting to apply the teamwork and perseverance learned playing collegiate softball to a career, Berry wondered about her next move. » Full Article

#LetsGetWeird: MAIAA Students Take Second at NSF Cup

Mar 19 2019 9:00 AM

Embrace the weird. These words became the focal point of the strategy for four first-year Master of Arts in Business with a specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (MAIAA) students, leading them to a second place finish at the National Sports Forum Case Cup Competition held in Las Vegas. » Full Article

Brenna Boulanger Scores at Hudl

Feb 12 2019 9:00 AM

When her college hockey career ended, Brenna Boulanger thought long and hard about her next step. Since moving from Dover to Durnham, New Hampshire, to play at the University of New Hampshire, she spent 20 hours a week training on and off the ice. With her skates tucked away in the closet, she needed a new focus. » Full Article

Record Number Achieve Fall Dean’s List

Feb 6 2019 9:00 AM

Achieving academic excellence, a record of 1,088 students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business were named to the Nebraska Business Dean’s List for the 2018 fall semester. With less than a fourth of the college enrollment earning this honor, these students finished the first semester of the academic year on a strong note. » Full Article

Graduate Students Operate Cool Under Pressure

Oct 16 2018 9:30 AM

This fall Nebraska Business graduate students took their scholastic expertise somewhere a bit unexpected – the operating room. Partnering with Bryan Health, students enrolled in Introduction to Business Strategy (GRBA808) worked with surgeons to help make practical business decisions in the health care industry. » Full Article

Fifth MAIAA Cohort Starts at College of Business

Aug 27 2018 9:00 AM

The fifth cohort of the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business arrived this fall. Three females and seven males –including five former collegiate student athletes from sports such as softball, basketball, golf and soccer – comprise the cohort who started classes August 20. » Full Article

Three MAIAA Students Attend NCAA Regional Rules Seminar

Aug 2 2018 8:00 AM

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the College of Business master of arts in intercollegiate athletes administration (MAIAA) students expanded their professional development and networking experiences this June. Representing the program, Candice Dominguez, James Frey and Grayson Wagner attended the 2018 Regional Rules Seminar in Atlanta, benefiting athletic administrators, coaches and other collegiate athletics employees looking to gain a better understanding of industry rules and regulations. » Full Article

Bortner Continues Journey at Fourth School in Six Years

Jul 16 2018 8:00 AM

Growing up in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, a town just three miles east of the Hershey chocolate factory, Sullivan Bortner developed a passion for sports, especially for the game of baseball. He played on travel teams, fall league teams and his high school team until it was time to make a decision on where to go to college. » Full Article

Nebraska Business Spring Dean’s List Announced

Jun 15 2018 2:00 PM

Achieving academic excellence, a staggering 1,001 students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business were named to the Nebraska Business Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. With less than a fourth of the college enrollment earning this honor, these students finished the first academic year in Howard L. Hawks Hall on a strong note. » Full Article

Stevens Combines Love of Sports and Communications in MAIAA

Jun 12 2018 9:00 AM

E.J. Stevens, a student in the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was a teammate up for anything in his first year in the program. Whether wearing a frog costume for team-building on Halloween or a formal suit for the building grand opening, he combined his love for sports and communications both in the classroom and his graduate assistantship. » Full Article

CIMBA Italy Global Immersion Student Blog

Jun 9 2018 4:00 PM

E.J. Stevens, a first-year graduate student from Apple Valley, Minnesota, will study abroad in Paderno del Grappa, Italy, from May 11 to May 21. He is taking a supply chain management course with other graduate students from Nebraska, Iowa and Western Michigan. A member of the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) program, Stevens is looking forward to leaving the U.S. for the first time and putting his business education to use in another culture. He said, “The CIMBA program will give me the opportunity to enhance my education through an international experience in the beautiful country of Italy, which I have always wanted to travel to. I can’t wait to try the delicious Italian food as well!” He will also be traveling to Brussels, Belgium, and London after his program in Italy concludes. » Full Article

College Celebrates Accomplishments of More Than 600 Graduates

May 7 2018 3:00 PM

More than 600 College of Business students received degrees May 4-5 as the college completed its first academic year in the new Howard L. Hawks Hall. Part of a record-breaking class of over 3,200 undergraduates, the students received degrees from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Pinnacle Bank Arena. » Full Article

Frey Feels Home in Nebraska MAIAA Program

Mar 30 2018 9:00 AM

Passionate for teaching others, James Frey, a first-year student in the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, enjoys developing people’s best qualities to help them be successful. Frey grew up in Meriden, Connecticut, and majored in physical education at Central Connecticut State University. He planned on becoming a teacher after graduation. » Full Article

Horowitz’s Passion for Sports Propels Her into Career in the Industry

Mar 12 2018 11:00 AM

Summer Horowitz fulfilled a lifelong dream playing softball at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Originally from Briarcliff Manor, New York, Horowitz chose Tufts because of the opportunity to continue her softball career at a place she could be successful on and off the field. » Full Article

MAIAA and MBA Students Represent Nebraska at National Sports Forum

Feb 28 2018 8:00 AM

Four graduate students from the College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln traveled to Frisco, Texas, for the National Sports Forum (NSF). The forum brings sports industry professionals together for education surrounding four pillars. These pillars are sponsorship sales, business development, ticket sales, and marketing and fan engagement. Additionally, select university students attend and compete against other graduate programs in a sports marketing related case in a 24-hour challenge. » Full Article

MAIAA Program Sends Four Students to NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar

Feb 23 2018 8:00 AM

In only its fifth year, the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) program at Nebraska has made a name for itself amongst its peers in collegiate athletics. The NCAA recognized the program’s growth and recently selected four MAIAA students to attend its annual Emerging Leaders Seminar (ELS) at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) headquarters in Indianapolis. » Full Article

Nebraska Business Dean’s List Announced for Fall Semester

Feb 6 2018 8:00 AM

Students found success during their first semester in Howard L. Hawks Hall. More than 1,000 business students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln were named to the Nebraska Business Dean’s List for the 2017 fall semester. The 929 undergraduate students who earned this recognition upheld a cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. The College of Business also honored 237 undergraduate students for attaining a 4.0 GPA. » Full Article

Dominguez Ready for Next Step at Nebraska

Jan 29 2018 9:00 AM

Candice Dominguez dedicated herself to cheerleading and track in high school and college in California. When it was time to take the next step to fulfill her career ambitions of working in the sports industry, it led her all the way to Nebraska to the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) program. » Full Article

MAIAA Alum Utilized Connections to Impact Program, Land New Role

Jan 25 2018 11:00 AM

Branden Enstrom ’17 believes in the power of receiving a master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. As a student, he seized opportunities to grow and build his network. He credits his connections along with practical experience he received along the way to helping him land his new job as director of softball operations at Stanford University. » Full Article

Six MAIAA Students Take Site Visit to Northwestern College

Jan 19 2018 2:00 PM

First-year master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) student Ryan Christy took five fellow students to visit his alma mater, Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, on December 6. The two-year MAIAA program prepares graduates for careers in athletics so the visit centered around meeting Northwestern Athletic Director Earl Woudstra. A four-time national NAIA Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year, Wousdstra became the athletic director after retiring from coaching in 2011. » Full Article

MAIAA Board Member Kyle Doperalski Advises Students

Dec 26 2017 8:00 AM

University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumnus Kyle Doperalski ’05 shared his career experience in athletics with the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) first-year students on October 30. For the last five-and-a-half years, Doperalski has worked as the associate athletics director of external operations at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota and also serves as an MAIAA advisory board member. » Full Article

Nebraska Elevates Farrell to Lead College of Business

Dec 1 2017 2:00 PM

Kathy Farrell, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Business interim dean for nearly a year, has been named permanent dean of the College of Business pending approval by the Board of Regents, on Dec. 1. Executive Vice Chancellor Donde Plowman announced the appointment. » Full Article

Cameron Wilson Credits MAIAA Program for Early Career Success

Nov 19 2017 8:00 AM

Cameron Wilson made an impressive ascent in the collegiate athletics industry after receiving his master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2016. Recently named the director of events and facilities at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, he is the first MAIAA graduate to reach a director level position in a collegiate athletic department. » Full Article

Van Duyn Attends Women Leaders in College Sports Convention

Nov 8 2017 3:00 PM

Amanda Van Duyn, a first-year student in the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) program, was chosen to attend the Women Leaders in College Sports Convention in Dallas, Texas, October 8-10. The convention experience provided Van Duyn networking opportunities and applicable information sessions to begin building her career in athletic administration. » Full Article

Ryan Christy Turns Focus to Athletic Administration

Sep 25 2017 10:00 AM

Prior to his enrollment as a student in the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) program in the College of Business, Ryan Christy golfed for four years at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. He accumulated an overall scoring average of 77.7, was named First Team All-Conference his junior year and shot a career best score of 71 five separate times in his collegiate career. » Full Article

Enrollment of First-Time Business Freshmen Climbs Again

Sep 8 2017 8:00 AM

Enrollment at the new College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln climbed to 4,462 students this fall. A 14.8 percent increase in first-time freshmen students – with 839 joining the college as of September – spurred the growth. In five years, first-time freshmen have increased by 29.5 percent. » Full Article

Fourth MAIAA Cohort Arrives in Lincoln with Big Aspirations

Aug 29 2017 3:30 PM

The fourth cohort of the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business arrived this fall. Five females and seven males, including nine former collegiate student athletes from around the country comprise the cohort and began classes at the start of the fall semester. » Full Article

Howard L. Hawks Hall Opens for Business at Nebraska

Aug 18 2017 5:00 PM

With the snip of a ribbon, dignitaries from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln welcomed in a new era at the College of Business with the grand opening of the new Howard L. Hawks Hall building. More than 800 people attended the historic ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 18, 2017, which speakers proclaimed as a game-changing moment for future students of both the University and College. » Full Article

Spring Dean’s List Announced

Jun 29 2017 2:00 PM

More than 850 business students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln were named to the College of Business Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2016-17 academic year. The 773 undergraduates who received this honor maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. The college also recognized 176 undergraduate students for achieving a 4.0 GPA. » Full Article

Advisory Board Provides Advantages for MAIAA Students in Indiana

Jun 27 2017 10:00 AM

Six University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate students were invited to attend the 2017 NCAA Regional Rules Seminar in Indianapolis, May 15-17. The master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) students gained insight on athletics compliance and connected with the program’s advisory board members who provided additional networking opportunities. » Full Article

Graduate Students Compete in National Sports Forum Case Cup

Apr 25 2017 11:00 AM

Four graduate students from the College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln traveled to Minneapolis-St. Paul for the National Sports Forum (NSF) Case Cup competition. Students compete against other graduate programs in a sports-marketing related case in this 24-hour challenge. » Full Article

New Professional Development Curriculum Assists Graduate Students

Apr 20 2017 9:00 AM

With the introduction of two new graduate programs in the last three years, the Office of Graduate Programs staff at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business developed professional development curriculum to better prepare graduate students for the workforce. Students earning degrees in either the new master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) or a master of arts in business administration (MABA) are the first to benefit from the workshop-based curriculum. » Full Article

NCAA Selects Seven MAIAA Students to Attend Emerging Leaders Seminar

Mar 15 2017 10:00 AM

Seven master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration attended the Emerging Leaders Seminar (ELS) at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in Indianapolis in January. Selected by a committee from the NCAA membership, only 200 students attended the seminar for effective leadership, educational and transitional programming. » Full Article

Former All-American Taylor Sanderson Joins Third MAIAA Cohort

Dec 28 2016 9:00 AM

Taylor Sanderson, a student in the third cohort of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration master of arts in intercollegiate athletics administration (MAIAA), is no stranger to multi-tasking. In high school, he played football, baseball, basketball and ran track. He has spent the last five years perfecting his athletic ability in track and field at Iowa State University, where he mastered several events to become one of the nation’s best in the 10-event grind known as the decathlon. » Full Article

Bourke Turns to Sports in Personal and Professional Life

Nov 9 2016 1:30 PM

Standing at 6-foot-4, Sean Bourke fits right in with the third cohort in the master of arts in business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) program in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Like Bourke, four other students over six feet tall and eight former collegiate student-athletes are current students in the program that blends business and sports administration. » Full Article

UNL GMAT Strategy Workshop Offered October 29

Oct 21 2016 2:30 PM

The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will offer a GMAT Strategy Workshop on Saturday, October 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Led by Stephanie Espy, founder and president of Atlanta-based MathSP Strategies and Problem-Solving, the workshop prepares prospective graduate students for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). » Full Article

Frazier’s Journey With Basketball Led Her to MAIAA

Sep 26 2016 2:00 PM

Kate Frazier took a winding road to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Basketball took her all over the Midwest and Great Plains the last five years – until she landed at the College of Business Administration in the masters of arts of business with a specialization in intercollegiate athletic administration (MAIAA) program this fall. » Full Article

New Board Created for Intercollegiate Athletic Administration Program

Sep 8 2016 3:00 PM

Dr. Donde Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business Administration announced the addition of a new advisory board for the Master of Arts in Business with a Specialization in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration (MAIAA) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The MAIAA advisory board joins 14 other advisory boards at the College of Business Administration, totaling more than 215 individuals. » Full Article

Third Cohort of Masters in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration Starts at CBA

Aug 25 2016 3:30 PM

The third cohort of the Master of Arts in Business with a specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (MAIAA) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration began classes August 22. The class includes 12 students from across the country including three women, nine men and eight former collegiate student-athletes from sports such as basketball, track and field and golf.
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MAIAA Students Garnett, Hajek Sweep CoSIDA Postgraduate Scholarships

Jun 13 2016 4:00 PM

Two students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Master of Arts in Business with a Specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (MAIAA) program at the College of Business Administration made history by sweeping this year’s College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) postgraduate scholarships. James Hajek from Omaha, Nebraska, and Lorie Garnett from Manteca, California, are both part of the two-year cohort program which blends the academic foundation of the UNL MBA program with experience in the operation of Husker Athletics.
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Final Steel Beam at New CBA Building Celebrated

Apr 18 2016 10:30 AM

Friday marked a major milestone in the construction of the new College of Business Administration building at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as a Topping Off Steel Ceremony took place at the construction site at 14th and Vine streets. A topping off event is a building construction tradition that occurs when the last beam is placed atop a structure.
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Athletics and CBA Collaborate for Stronger Future

Nov 11 2015 3:30 PM

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has a long-standing tradition of producing some of the top academic athletes in the country, including a nation-leading total of 320 Academic All-Americans. A new collaboration between the College of Business Administration and Nebraska Department of Athletics seeks to raise the bar even higher. » Full Article

Second MAIAA Cohort Starts Something in Business and Athletics

Sep 11 2015 10:00 AM

The second cohort of the Master of Arts in Business with a specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (MAIAA) program started classes in August and the diverse class includes 10 students who come from coast-to-coast with varying experiences in athletics to study in this unique program. The MAIAA program is a joint collaboration between the UNL College of Business Administration and the University of Nebraska Department of Athletics. » Full Article

Plowman, Eichorst Presentation Scores High Praise at Big Ten Development Conference

Jul 30 2015 2:30 PM

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln and University of Nebraska Foundation hosted the Big Ten Development Conference July 22-24. UNL College of Business Administration Dean Donde Plowman and University of Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst presented on “Cooperation and Collaboration Between Academics and Athletics” on Friday, July 24. Considered by many in attendance to be the highlight of the conference, Plowman and Eichorst were able to share their insights on collaboration in the areas of academics, co-sponsoring events and joint fundraising opportunities. » Full Article

CBA Back to School Bash to Kick Off New School Year

Jul 7 2015 9:00 AM

The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrates a new school year with the Third Annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 21 from 3-6 p.m. CBA new and returning students, parents, alumni, business partners, faculty, staff and administrators are invited to network with the CBA community, enjoy Valentino’s pizza and Pepsi products, win prizes and dance to the band, Lemon Fresh Day. RSVP by Monday, August 17 at http://cba.unl.edu/bash. » Full Article

CBA Building Moves Forward with Groundbreaking

Mar 5 2015 10:00 AM

Construction of UNL's new College of Business Administration Building launched with a ceremonial turning of dirt on March 4.

An estimated 350 attended the groundbreaking ceremony, which was held inside the Kauffman Academic Residential Center and near the site of the new building at 14th and Vine streets. » Full Article

College of Business and Husker Athletics Welcome Inaugural MAIAA Cohort

Aug 26 2014 8:30 AM

The UNL College of Business Administration and the University of Nebraska Department of Athletics welcomed the nine members of the first cohort of the Master of Arts in Business with a Specialization in Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (MAIAA) on Wednesday, August 20 at the East Stadium Club in Memorial Stadium. Students were honored at a reception and given a tour of Memorial Stadium, including the new performance enhancement center. » Full Article

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