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The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln partnered with the Ikigai Knowledge Institute (IKI) to launch the inaugural IKI Fellows program, a leadership initiative that connects entrepreneurial, purpose-driven students with senior industry leaders to foster meaningful change. » Full Article

Jordan Westenbroek will graduate with a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this weekend with a wealth of accomplishments and a bright future ahead. Recognized for her leadership, academic excellence and commitment to helping other students grow, she made the most of her time at the College of Business while contributing to her family's businesses. » 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

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students in the Foundations of Entrepreneurship (ENTR 321B) course provided a Builders Marketplace for the College of Business community in November. From flower bouquets, sweatshirts and blankets to Taylor Swift-style message bracelets and golf-themed shot glasses, the students used their individual strengths in entrepreneurial teams to plan, create, market and sell their own products and then donated the profits to local nonprofits. » Full Article

The Diabetes Care Foundation pledged $2 million to support a University of Nebraska–Lincoln institute that coaches business students to identify and maximize their strengths to become high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs. » 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