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Ethics Case Competition to Challenge Students

Jan 6 2021 9:00 AM

Undergraduate and graduate students of any major can apply to compete in the college's inaugural State Farm Business with Integrity Case Competition. Encourage students to apply now as the application deadline is Monday, January 11. » Full Article

Executive Insights Examines Ethical Workplace Behavior

Oct 1 2019 9:00 AM

The fall Executive Insights panel gave more than 400 students the opportunity to think about how ethical behavior shapes success in the business world. The event, hosted by State Farm Insurance and held at Howard L. Hawks Hall, underscored how contemplating ethical issues before they happen helps individuals make the right decisions when confronted with them in business or their personal lives. » Full Article

O’Rourke Hammers Importance of Integrity

Oct 31 2018 2:30 PM

Returning to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Bill O’Rourke presented “Leading with Integrity” at the annual State Farm Ethics Lecture held at the College of Business October 26. Drawing from his real-life experiences, O’Rourke brought students, faculty and staff an authentic take on how ethics operate in the real world. » Full Article

International Leadership Expert to Deliver State Farm Ethics Lecture

Oct 12 2018 8:00 AM

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business hosts the annual State Farm Ethics Lecture featuring Bill O’Rourke on Friday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m. in Howard L. Hawks Hall room 002 and simulcasted in multiple rooms in the lower and second levels. O’Rourke, a leading expert and advocate on the importance of ethical leadership in business, will present “Leading with Integrity.” The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are required to RSVP online at https://business.unl.edu/SFethics and will receive assigned seating as a large crowd is anticipated. » Full Article

Whistleblower Panel Featured at State Farm Ethics Lecture

Sep 21 2017 11:30 AM

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business renewed its tradition of championing business ethics with the annual State Farm Ethics Lecture held September 20 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The event featured a whistleblower panel moderated by Dana Gold of the Government Accountability Project (GAP). She credited Nebraska with being a leading player in the arena of business ethics in higher education. » Full Article

State Farm Ethics Speaker Frank Bucaro Discussed Key Issues in Business Ethics

Nov 4 2016 4:00 PM

Frank Bucaro, a leading expert and advocate of the power of ethical leadership in business, presented “The Trust Puzzle: A Leader’s Guide to Ethics in Business,” to an audience of more than 1,200 November 3 as a part of the State Farm Ethics Lecture Series at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration. Bucaro spoke to the CBA community at the Lied Center for Performing Arts about the importance of ethics in business today regarding the moral spiral of making a decision and the consequences that come after. » Full Article

State Farm Ethics Lecture Series Presents Frank Bucaro

Oct 28 2016 2:00 PM

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration hosts the annual State Farm Ethics Lecture featuring Frank Bucaro on Thursday, November 3, 3:30 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Bucaro, a leading expert and advocate on the power of ethical leadership in business, will present “The Trust Puzzle: A Leader’s Guide to Ethics in Business.” The event is free and open to the public. » Full Article

Auto Expert Challenges Students to Tell Truth at State Farm Ethics Lecture Series

Sep 17 2015 2:30 PM

Jason Vines, automotive public relations expert, spoke to a crowd of over 2,000 College of Business Administration students at the State Farm Ethics Lecture Series delivered at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, September 16. His talk was titled, “Why Do We Have Such a Hard Time Telling the Truth?” » 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

Retired Marine Colonel Stresses Integrity at State Farm Ethics Lecture Series

Nov 5 2014 3:30 PM

More than 2,000 College of Business Administration students attended the fall State Farm Ethics Lecture Series to hear Col. Arthur J. Athens, U.S. Marine Corps speak about the importance of integrity in one’s life at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Athens, director of the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership, told students he puts a premium on people who maintain a consistent self in all situations. » Full Article

CBA Climbed 21 Spots in Latest U.S. News Undergraduate Business Programs Rankings

Sep 10 2014 11:30 AM

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration jumped 21 spots to No. 51 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of undergraduate business programs. There were 429 schools listed in the latest rankings based on an assessment survey conducted in the spring of 2014. U.S. News surveyed deans and senior faculty at each undergraduate business program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and asked them to rate the overall quality of the undergraduate business program at each university. » Full Article

State Farm Gift Supports CBA Business Ethics Program

Apr 16 2014 9:00 AM

State Farm donated close to $36,000 to three programs at the University of Nebraska including the UNL College of Business Administration business ethics program. The other programs receiving donations include the Nebraska Transportation Center and the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy. » Full Article

Over 2,000 Business Students Fill Lied Center for Business Ethics Lecture

Oct 11 2013 3:00 PM

David Callahan, an ethics advocate and author of the books The Cheating Culture and The Moral Center, spoke to over 2,000 business students on Thursday, October 3, in the Lied Center for Performing Arts, as part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration Business Ethics Program State Farm Ethics Day Lecture.
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New Ethics E-Newsletter Launched at CBA

Apr 29 2013 11:00 AM

The newly formed CBA Student Ethics Board is standing by ready to offer their take on ethical dilemmas in the new monthly advice e-newsletter called Beyond the Bottom Line. The first issue hit student inboxes in March and will continue to provide students a forum for addressing tough ethical choices they come across in their daily lives. » Full Article

Inaugural Beyond the Bottom Line Luncheon Hosts 90

Apr 19 2013 3:00 PM

The Business Ethics Program at CBA hosted its inaugural “Beyond the Bottom Line” Luncheon with more than 90 guests from the business community on February 19 in the Wick Alumni Center. The keynote speaker was Dr. Mark Whitacre, Fortune 500 executive turned FBI informant. » Full Article

Over 70 Percent of CBA Students Sign Ethics Code

Apr 15 2013 11:30 AM

More than 70 percent of undergraduate students currently enrolled at the UNL College of Business Administration have given their signature of support to the CBA ethics code. The student-written ethics code and belief statement were launched at the State Farm Ethics Day Lecture last year. » Full Article

New Student Ethics Board to Serve CBA Students

Apr 9 2013 11:30 AM

A new Student Ethics Board at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration was formed to serve as a resource to their peers on ethical issues. Nine undergraduate students were selected, based on their responses to a sample dilemma, to offer advice to their fellow students on every day ethical dilemmas. » Full Article

Business Students Set Example By Competing in Ethics Bowl

Mar 6 2013 11:00 AM

Students at CBA continue to lead by example when it comes to practicing the ethics principles taught at the college. CBA students Aakriti Agrawal and Karanbir Hundal both competed as part of UNL’s Ethics Bowl team in Boulder, Colo. » Full Article

Former FBI Informant Featured at Ethics Day Lecture

Feb 20 2013 11:00 AM

Dr. Mark Whitacre, Fortune 500 executive turned FBI informant, spoke to over 1,600 business students at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on the importance of making the right decisions. The event was held as part of the Business Ethics Program’s Spring Ethics Day Lecture. » Full Article

Ethics Advocate Bill O'Rourke Speaks to CBA Students at Lied Center

Sep 26 2012 12:00 PM

Eavesdropping on business deals at the airport, accepting extravagant gifts from clients, having a co-worker display a Confederate flag in the work place – these are just a few of the ethical issues that were discussed with CBA students at the fall 2012 Ethics Day Lecture. » Full Article

Business Ethics Program Receives Boost from State Farm Insurance

Feb 20 2012 11:09 AM

State Farm Insurance gave a $15,000 grant to the CBA Business Ethics Program. The grant will help publish a business ethics booklet and create a code of ethics reference card for students. State Farm will also sponsor an ethics lecture in the fall. » Full Article

Student Ethics Code Launches for CBA Students

Feb 10 2012 10:30 AM

Wall Street, Fortune 500 Companies and businesses across the world continually discuss the importance of ethics in business. A group of CBA students decided to stop talking and start doing, writing a new student ethics code. » Full Article

Dr. Lawrence Interviewed on the Ethics of iPhones

Feb 3 2012 11:34 AM

Recent charges of mistreatment of workers who create and manufacture Apple products have led to ethics questions for iPhone users. Dr. Janice Lawrence, director of the business ethics program at CBA, was interviewed by Business News Daily regarding her views on the situation. » Full Article

Business Ethics are Focus for CBA Students

Dec 15 2011 8:29 AM

The Business Ethics program at the UNL College of Business Administration is ranked as the third strongest program in the Big Ten conference by Businessweek. The program is integrated into over 90 percent of business classes and visiting speakers are a large component of the program. » Full Article

Fraud Examination Students Learn Assessment Skills on Real World Project

Dec 8 2011 8:00 AM

College of Business Administration accountancy students who take the Fraud Examination class are learning exactly what it takes to prevent fraud. Dr. Janice Lawrence is helping students take on real world fraud risk assessment reviews of local non-profits that benefit both the community and the students. » Full Article

Business Ethics Program Brings Whistleblower Tour to Packed Student Audience

Oct 7 2011 8:59 AM

The College of Business Administration recently hosted a panel of prominent whistleblowers through the efforts of Dr. Janice Lawrence and the Business Ethics program. The panelists included Gary Aguirre, a former prosecutor for the SEC, who spent years of his life fighting corruption in the agency. » Full Article

Championing Business Ethics at the UNL College of Business

Oct 27 2010 12:09 PM

When students enroll in a course at the UNL College of Business they are usually signing up for an Ethics course whether they are aware of it or not. That is because ethics issues reach into over 90% of the courses currently being taught at the College. Janice Lawrence a professor at the School of Accountancy has been leading the efforts to integrate Ethics into the student experience for over ten years.

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