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Bailee Steinle, ’22, a Master of Professional Accountancy student from Salina, Kansas, joined elite company becoming just the eighth student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln ever to be accepted into the Financial Accounting Foundation Postgraduate Technical Assistant (PTA) program. Only accepting a select few applicants every year, the prestigious program allows recent accounting graduates to play a direct role in the accounting standard-setting process. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln prepares to graduate the record-breaking class of 2023, with more than 3,600 degrees to be conferred on Friday, May 19 for graduate and professional degrees at the Bob Devaney Sports Center and Saturday, May 20 for undergraduates at Memorial Stadium. The College of Business class includes 742 graduates, including 19 undergraduates named as Chancellor’s Scholars for earning an A in all of their collegiate courses. The 19 scholars represent the largest group achieving this honor for the business school in recent history. » Full Article

Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business, and Lisa Smith, ’90, senior vice president with D.A. Davidson and Company and chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board, hosted the 38th annual College of Business Advisory Board Awards Luncheon on April 21. Those recognized at the event included Sid Dinsdale, ’75; Anthony Goins; Blake Lawrence, ’09 & ’11; and Carson Group. » Full Article

Using his finance major as a leadership tool, Chad Mariska, ’98, challenged himself by working in leadership at a Fortune 500 company, serving as Oklahoma's Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development and investing in research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to help find a vaccine for the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is linked to multiple sclerosis (MS). Mariska recently returned to campus to serve as this year's College of Business Alumni Master and met with students to share his experiences and knowledge. » Full Article

During her last semester at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Hailey Hopper, ’22, explored Denver as part of a career expedition hosted by the College of Business Career Center. What started as an opportunity to explore a new city and its companies turned into a full-time career at Lockton, a global insurance brokerage. » 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