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As part of the marketing capstone course called Marketing Management (MRKT 442), students worked with local business owners to create marketing plans for their small businesses. » Full Article

Four actuarial science alumni who currently lead companies shared their insight and advice with University of Nebraska–Lincoln students at Howard L. Hawks Hall in the spring. The panel included James Blackledge, '88, chairman and CEO of Mutual of Omaha; Mary Hegemann, '96, CEO of Wakely; Robert Jurgensmeier, '95, chairman and CEO of Ameritas; and Susie Keisler-Munro, '87, CEO of Assurity. » Full Article

At two University of Nebraska–Lincoln Commencement ceremonies at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium this weekend, nearly 760 business students will receive their degrees and become the newest Husker alumni. Doctoral and master's degrees will be awarded at the Graduate Commencement at 3 p.m., Friday, May 17, in Pinnacle Bank Arena, and bachelor's degrees will be conferred at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 18, in Memorial Stadium. Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett will preside over both ceremonies. » Full Article

An unexpected trip during his high school foreign exchange year led Mariano Azurduy of Tarija, Bolivia, to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. On May 18, he graduated with degrees in finance and economics, ready to start his career on Wall Street. » Full Article

As a young girl in Mount Prospect, Illinois, Sarah Hindmand sported Husker shirts and told everyone who would listen she planned to go to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This May 18 on her 22nd birthday, she will receive her degrees in actuarial science and finance at Memorial Stadium ready to start her career at WoodmenLife as an actuarial analyst in Nebraska. » Full Article

Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean and professor of finance, and Lisa Smith, ’90, senior vice president with D.A. Davidson and Company and chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board, hosted the 39th annual College of Business Advisory Board Awards Luncheon on April 26. Those recognized at the event included Jim Abel, Dawn Amend, ’89, Donald Everett Jr., ’90, Renee Sjulin, ’86, Jason Muhleisen, ’11, and Scooter’s Coffee. » Full Article