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Ketcham Receives the TLC He Needs

Aug 14 2019 8:00 AM | » Full Article

When life became hectic for Dillon Ketcham and work began to take up a majority of his time, his grades started to slip. After connecting with a free tutor through the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business, he not only improved his grades but also understood himself better.

Newburn’s Academic Spirit Renewed

Aug 14 2019 8:00 AM | » Full Article

Caleb Newburn, a junior management major, gets the most out of his education and time this summer with two part-time jobs and five summer courses at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business. However, only a year ago, his attitude for school looked completely different.

Mercer Brushes Up Her Marketing Skills

May 30 2019 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Maya Mercer wanted to delve deep into the marketing field and find her place. To do so, she needed hands-on experience to bring her future to fruition.

Class Principles Guide Students in Grant Application Process

Apr 19 2019 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Audra Cooksley wanted to help local nonprofit organization Food Fort elevate its resource capacity and educational services to change lives for the better in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her challenge – convincing classmates why Food Fort deserved to be among the organizations awarded up to $10,000 in funds as part of the Strive to Thrive Lincoln management class project in the Leading People and Projects (MNGT 411) class.

Miles Led to “New Ventures” at Nebraska

Apr 15 2019 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Management major Tiffany Miles, ’18, always enjoyed baking and longed to be her own boss. An entrepreneur at heart, she searched for her recipe for success.

Business and Architecture Students Place Top-Five in Global Competition

Mar 12 2019 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Two points stood between four Nebraska students and a trip to Hong Kong to compete in the world finals of the CoreNet Global Academic Challenge. Faced with more than 40 teams from 36 countries around the globe, these Nebraska students took advantage of their interdisciplinary team to earn a fourth place finish.

Record Number Achieve Fall Dean’s List

Feb 6 2019 9:00 AM | » Full Article

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.

Barron’s Provided to Business Students, Faculty

Jan 28 2019 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Financial advisors share in their client’s biggest life events and often help address their biggest fears. For junior finance major Justin Wiebelhaus, helping people in moments like these makes pursuing the career rewarding.

Students Learn How to Support Diversity and Inclusion

Jan 17 2019 11:30 AM | » Full Article

College of Business students in the Managing Diversity in Organizations (MNGT 365) class at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln gained a better understanding of the importance of a diverse and inclusive work culture in December. Dr. Gwendolyn Combs, associate professor of management, teaches the course and invited Leon Holloway, human resource manager at Duncan Aviation; Dr. Karen Kassebaum, director of staff diversity and inclusion at Nebraska; and Kelly McKeever, executive director of people services at Nelnet to class to share firsthand accounts of issues and ways to facilitate them.

Philanthropy Comes Alive for Business Students

Dec 3 2018 8:30 AM | » Full Article

Nebraska Business students participating in the MNGT 411 class project known as Strive to Thrive Lincoln, experienced a transformation this semester in their understanding of nonprofit organizations and the needs of the local community. Their task involved going through all aspects of the grant funding application process to award $10,000 to deserving community organizations, as well as getting involved in service projects to directly impact groups in need.

Strive to Thrive Student Blog - Fall 2018

Nov 12 2018 12:30 PM | » Full Article

The senior-level class, Leading People and Projects (Management 411), provides a semester-long project for business students called Strive to Thrive Lincoln, helping them gain knowledge of philanthropy in the Lincoln community. Students receive hands-on experience focusing on what it takes to manage a grant proposal process which ultimately awards $10,000 to local non-profits made possible through a gift by Rhonda Seacrest and the Learning By Giving Foundation. Students also volunteer their service on outreach projects. As part of the class team structure, the social media team is updating the Strive to Thrive Lincoln student blog. Students will compose regular updates outlining their experiences from week-to-week as they go through the grant proposal process.

International Education Week Celebrates Culture, Exchange

Nov 6 2018 10:00 AM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business celebrates International Education Week November 12-16. Part of a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, the week gives students a chance to experience new cultures and celebrate the benefits of international education.

Business Students Honored for Academic Achievement

Sep 24 2018 8:00 AM | » Full Article

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students celebrated their academic accomplishments with faculty and staff during the College of Business Student Awards Reception held Thursday, September 20, in Howard L. Hawks Hall. The informal event recognized more than 400 Nebraska Business students receiving a total of more than $550,000 in scholarships, as well as 88 students earning one of four awards: the William Gold Scholar Award, Clifford M. Hicks Scholar Award, James E. LeRossignol Scholar Award or Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key.

Clifton Builders Eager to Develop Entrepreneurship, Leadership Skills

Sep 19 2018 11:00 AM | » Full Article

Twenty-five College of Business students comprising the third and largest cohort of Clifton Builders began their journey in the program this fall at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The unique program of the Clifton Strengths Institute provides the opportunity for students to study and network with other entrepreneurial-minded individuals focused on changing the world in careers.

Nebraska Business Celebrates Community, New Mission for B-Week

Sep 12 2018 7:00 PM | » Full Article

As one of the long-standing traditions, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business celebrates Business Week (B-Week) September 17-20. The Nebraska Business Student Advisory Board coordinates the week, originating in 1921 as BizAd Day, bringing the Nebraska Business community together through various activities and events. Sponsored by Union Pacific and the College of Business, the events are open to business students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Pogrebitskiy First Husker to Receive CAS Trust Scholarship

Aug 7 2018 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Standing out from a highly competitive applicant pool, Ann Pogrebitskiy earned the top 2018 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Trust Scholarship, making her the first University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business student to earn the prestigious scholarship. The scholarship adds to a growing list of accomplishments for the junior actuarial science major from Denver.

Senior Gymnast Megan Schweihofer Succeeds On and Off the Mat

Jul 10 2018 9:00 AM | » Full Article

A three-year standout for the Nebraska Women’s Gymnastics team, Megan Schweihofer enters her senior year with the accolades that student-athletes only dream of achieving when they step on campus. As a freshman, she helped get the Huskers to the NCAA Tournament as a two-event specialist in the vault and balance beam. Schweihofer, an accounting major from China, Michigan, spent her sophomore and junior seasons as an all-around performer, earning Second Team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore and becoming the Big Ten All-Around champion as a junior.

College Celebrates Accomplishments of More Than 600 Graduates

May 7 2018 3:00 PM | » Full Article

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.

Sales Certificate Recipients Find Direction in Selling

Apr 26 2018 8:00 AM | » Full Article

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students received their certificates in professional selling at a luncheon ceremony held in the Nebraska Union on Friday, April 20, which honored recipients from academic disciplines across campus. The Undergraduate Certificate Program in Sales Excellence focuses on sales communication training, honed through partnerships with companies who provide curriculum guidance based on the modern workplace.

Business Students Named Outstanding Leaders

Apr 25 2018 11:30 AM | » Full Article

Showing substantial leadership and involvement, two students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business received the university’s 2018 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards. Elkhorn, Nebraska natives Jackson Grasz, a junior management major and Lauren Maciejewski, a junior finance major, accepted the awards presented by Dr. Laurie Bellows, interim vice chancellor for student affairs, during a ceremony at the Van Brunt Visitors Center on April 13. As part of the award, Grasz and Maciejewski each receive a full-tuition scholarship for the fall semester.

$10,000 Awarded Through Strive to Thrive Lincoln

Apr 20 2018 1:00 PM | » Full Article

Fifty Nebraska Business students began the semester looking to make an impact in the local community through a philanthropic class project called Strive to Thrive Lincoln. Those aspirations became a reality, as local non-profits received a total of $10,000 through student work administering a grant application project from beginning to end, concluding with an awards ceremony at Howard L. Hawks Hall on April 18. The students chose Lincoln Literacy and Clinic with a Heart to split the funding, which is provided through the generosity of Lincoln philanthropist Rhonda Seacrest. The project provided a model for business students to better understand both the procedures and benefits of the grant application process.

Global Teams Utilize Cross-Cultural Skills at Export Challenge

Apr 17 2018 10:00 AM | » Full Article

Nebraska Business students from around the world utilized cross-cultural skills in the inaugural Nebraska Export Challenge as they competed in teams to make business presentations based on exporting products abroad. Dr. Kalu Osiri, director of the international business program and associate professor of practice of management, envisioned the competition with a goal on getting students to interact with peers from other countries.

Women Reshaping Sales at Nebraska Business

Apr 10 2018 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Although stereotypes about the sales profession often paint it as a male-dominated occupation, women in the undergraduate certificate program in sales excellence at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business believe those perceptions are changing. To that end, Laura McLeod, assistant professor of practice in marketing, works to increase the number of women in the program because their totals still fall far short of male students.

Student Entrepreneurs Create “April Madness” at Competition

Apr 5 2018 1:00 PM | » Full Article

On the heels of the NCAA basketball tournaments, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship generated its own “April Madness” this week, as more than 40 student teams competed in a bracket format for the right to be crowned champion of the New Venture Competition. Teams showcased business plans to judges during two preliminary rounds on the first day with the final four teams going at it on day two for the right to earn cash prizes from more than $75,000 in total prize money.

New Law and Business Minor Open To All Majors

Apr 3 2018 8:00 AM | » Full Article

Graduate-level professors will be teaching undergraduates in a new academic program created through a University of Nebraska partnership.

Business Learning Communities Students Gain Insight at Chicago Companies

Mar 7 2018 1:30 PM | » Full Article

Students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business recently traveled to Chicago on an industry visit to expand their perspective on business. Twenty-seven students from two Business Learning Communities (BLC) and three BLC student mentors visited Deloitte, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Catapult Chicago. They also took in the city by attending attractions like the Blue Man Group show and Cloud Gate at Millennium Park.

Nguyen Uses Strengths in Commitment to Help Others

Feb 13 2018 9:00 AM | » Full Article

The motivation to succeed takes many forms for students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business. For Phat Nguyen, a senior business administration major from Lincoln, Nebraska, the desire to serve others shapes his college experiences and stems from relationships with family, teachers, classmates, country and his homeland of origin, Vietnam. His vision to make a difference in other people’s lives ignites an entrepreneurial spirit looking to innovate.

Nebraska Business Dean’s List Announced for Fall Semester

Feb 6 2018 8:00 AM | » Full Article

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.

Meghan Matt Global Immersion Blog From Panama

Jan 10 2018 7:30 PM | » Full Article

Meghan Matt, a sophomore international business major from Mound, Minnesota, will study abroad in Panama from December 27 to January 7. Matt chose to apply for the Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Panama program because she wanted to experience Latin American business culture. Leading up to their time in Panama, students develop a marketing plan for a Panamanian teakwood farmer and will work to implement it during their trip. She said, “I am most looking forward to meeting the local farmer who we have been writing a marketing plan for in class.” One of the college’s Distinguished International Business Scholars, she also plans to get an internship in China and spend a semester in Denmark while pursuing her degree at Nebraska.

Second Cohort of Clifton Builders Eager to Develop Leadership Skills

Dec 5 2017 10:00 AM | » Full Article

Twenty-four College of Business students comprising the second cohort of Clifton Builders started their journey in the program this fall at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The unique program of the Clifton Strengths Institute provides the opportunity for students to study and network with other entrepreneurial-minded individuals focused on changing the world in careers.

Entrepreneurial Ideas Shine at 3-2-1 Quick Pitch Competition

Nov 14 2017 1:00 PM | » Full Article

More than 80 students presented their business ideas at the ninth annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch on Friday, November 10. Held at the West Memorial Stadium Club Level Suites, the event hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship provided the opportunity for high school and college students to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges in three minutes.

Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as Superior Chapter Once Again

Nov 13 2017 4:00 PM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln chapter of Beta Alpha Psi received recognition as a superior chapter for the 2016–17 academic year. As part of the honor, the chapter received $500 courtesy of KPMG and the KPMG Foundation.

Scary Towers Haunt Campus During Innovation Challenge

Oct 24 2017 5:00 PM | » Full Article

Five student teams competed to build the scariest tower in the festive Innovation Challenge held by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship. The competition required students to use a pumpkin, 10 dollars and a Center for Entrepreneurship t-shirt as part of their structure which culminated with a construction project on the lawn of the Selleck Quadrangle.

Teaching and Learning Center Opens as Resource for Business Faculty, Students

Oct 16 2017 11:00 AM | » Full Article

Students, faculty and staff celebrated the opening of the College of Business Teaching and Learning Center with an open house on Wednesday, October 10 in Howard L. Hawks Hall. The center offers workshops and events to support faculty in the classroom and help students develop academic skills and confidence.

Homecoming Ceremony Leads to Proposal for Marketing Student

Oct 3 2017 10:00 AM | » Full Article

College of Business student Shayne Arriola turned his crowning achievement as homecoming king of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln into an extra special engagement by taking a knee and proposing to the queen. Arriola and fellow Nebraska student, Laura Springer got engaged in front of 90,000 cheering fans at halftime of the Nebraska vs. Rutgers football game at Memorial Stadium. The homecoming ceremony and surprise engagement highlighted a weekend of festivities marked by Nebraska’s 150 years of statehood.

Nearly 400 Business Students Receive Accolades

Sep 22 2017 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Nearly 400 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students received special recognition and academic achievement awards at the College of Business Honors Ceremony on Sunday, September 17. Distributed by Dr. Donna Dudney, associate dean for undergraduate curriculum and programs and associate professor of finance, and Dr. D’vee Buss, assistant dean for undergraduate programs, 80 students received one of three awards including the William Gold Scholar Award, Clifford M. Hicks Scholar Award and James E. LeRossignol Scholar Award. Held for the first time in the fall semester and in Howard L. Hawks Hall, business students who received a total of more than $550,000 in scholarships, and seniors in the Clifton Strengths Institute Clifton Builders Program and student strength coaches were also honored.

Chapin Scholars Praise Opportunities at Center for Sales Excellence

Sep 6 2017 5:00 PM | » Full Article

Four students from the Center for Sales Excellence (CSE) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business received the Richard W. Chapin Scholarships for the 2017-18 school year. The students earned $2,000 each for demonstrating excellence in the CSE program. Recipients included C.J. Adamson, a senior marketing major from Hickman, Nebraska; Michael Martin, a senior marketing major from Rockford, Illinois, Kathleen O’Toole, a senior marketing major from Wilber, Nebraska; and Trevor Willenborg, a senior marketing and international business major from Elkhorn, Nebraska.

GMAT Strategy Workshop Offered September 30

Aug 30 2017 4:00 PM | » Full Article

The College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will offer a GMAT Strategy Workshop on Saturday, September 30, 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). The GMAT measures verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills for graduate admission and Espy explains learning strategies and approaches to provide a competitive edge.

Fernando Embodies “Big Red” Spirit in Business and Journalism

Aug 8 2017 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Alex Fernando, a senior business administration and broadcasting major from Jefferson, South Dakota, fulfills his dream of being a Nebraska Husker every day on campus. His enthusiasm for all things Big Red, combined with his initiative to fill each day with new experiences, gives him the spark to motivate others to follow in his footsteps.

College to Host "Open for Business" Event

Jul 26 2017 9:00 AM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will celebrate the opening of the new College of Business from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 18. Students, alumni, friends and more can attend the Open for Business: Ribbon Cutting and Back to School Bash by RSVPing at http://business.unl.edu/bash.

Spring Dean’s List Announced

Jun 29 2017 2:00 PM | » Full Article

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.

Students Explore Exports, Innovation in Chile

Jun 28 2017 1:00 PM | » Full Article

Twelve students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business ventured to the South American nation of Chile for the global immersion program, Chile: Business Hub of Latin America, May 14-June 4. They gained exposure to Chilean culture and its business environment through language lessons at Universidad de Chile in Santiago, guest speakers and visits to startups, multinational businesses and more.

Global Immersion: Ann Pogrebitskiy Blog From Chile

Jun 4 2017 10:00 AM | » Full Article

Ann Pogrebitskiy, a sophomore actuarial science and finance major from Denver, Colorado, is studying abroad May 14-June 4 in Santiago, Chile as part of the College of Business Global Immersion program Chile: Business Hub of Latin America. She and her classmates will interact with local Chilean university students and learn essential finance concepts during the three week trip. She looks forward to experiencing a different culture, increasing her global awareness, hearing new stories and checking an item off her college bucket list.

Curling Team, Actuarial Science Student Place Second at Nationals

May 24 2017 8:00 AM | » Full Article

Junior Austin Rose, an actuarial science major from Broken Bow, Nebraska, helped the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Curling Club place second at the USA Curling Championship in Utica, New York, March 10-12. The accomplishment served as the highest national finish since the club began in 2007.

YLSCM Group Tours Supply Chain Operations in Kansas and Missouri

Apr 27 2017 1:00 PM | » Full Article

Members of the Young Leaders of Supply Chain Management (YLSCM) student organization at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business enhanced their knowledge of the supply chain industry by touring four businesses in Kansas and Missouri. The two-day trip in March included visits to Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri; B/E Aerospace in Lenexa, Kansas; Fastenal Distribution Center in Edwardsville, Kansas; and Roasterie in Kansas City, Missouri.

Executive Insights Encourages Students to Find Their Passion

Apr 24 2017 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Four alumni from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business shared their executive experiences with students as part of Executive Insights held April 13 at the Nebraska Union. The event is an ongoing series initiated by the School of Accountancy and Department of Finance, intended to engage all University students with executives through panel discussions and networking sessions.

Student Entrepreneurs Win $67,500 in New Venture Competition

Apr 3 2017 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Student entrepreneurs from across the University of Nebraska–Lincoln faced-off in the Center for Entrepreneurship New Venture Competition March 27-28 at the Nebraska Union. Students earned $67,500 in prize money, including a $50,000 grand prize. Reminiscent of the NCAA basketball March Madness tournament, teams competed in a bracket format and advanced through two preliminary rounds. After elimination rounds, four teams competed head-to-head in the finals.

Delta Sigma Pi Hosts Halsey Invitational Tournament

Mar 17 2017 9:00 AM | » Full Article

The Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln welcomed more than 300 students from Midwestern DSP chapters to downtown Lincoln for the annual Halsey Invitational Tournament, February 10-12. The inter-chapter event included many social activities hosted at Embassy Suites in downtown Lincoln and a basketball and volleyball tournament held at Nebraska’s City Campus Recreation Center.

48-Hour Challenge Fast-Tracks Business Ingenuity

Mar 9 2017 2:00 PM | » Full Article

More than 60 students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln dedicated a weekend to compete in the Start Something 48-Hour Challenge, coordinated by the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business Administration. The event facilitated an environment where students pitched business ideas, fast-tracked them with fellow students and presented a business plan to judges – all in 48 hours.

Big Red Investment Club Offers Students Investment Experience

Mar 6 2017 11:30 AM | » Full Article

The Big Red Investment Club (BRIC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers its members a chance to gain real world experience managing portfolios, researching companies and networking with top financial managers. Launched in 2012 and supported by the College of Business Administration, the club meets every Wednesday at Kauffman Residential Center at 8 p.m., and is open to all students at Nebraska.

College of Business Updates Undergraduate Curriculum

Feb 21 2017 3:30 PM | » Full Article

The faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration recently approved changes to the undergraduate curriculum. Beginning in the fall of 2017, BSAD 150, Business Computer Applications will change to BSAD 50, and the Business Analytics/Information Analysis (SCMA 350) course will include an additional one-credit hour lab, SCMA 350L. BSAD 50 will provide more flexibility for students to complete the requirement in an online format, and SCMA 350/350L was updated to ensure students are best prepared for the demands of the business environment.

Career Closet Initiative Provides Business Clothes to CBA Students

Jan 26 2017 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) business fraternity students will help University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration students dress for success through a new initiative called the Career Closet. Open on Wednesdays and Thursdays in February from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the atrium outside CBA 222, the Career Closet features donated professional clothing.

Lincoln Native Thrives at CBA, Carries on Family Tradition

Jan 24 2017 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Maddie Balfany knew she wanted to carry on her family’s tradition of attending the University of Nebraska–Lincoln since she was a little girl. The sophomore business administration major from Lincoln, Nebraska’s parents, grandparents and two older sisters attended UNL, so staying in Lincoln was an easy choice.

Women in Business Conference Brings Verizon Innovation VP Angie Klein to Lincoln

Jan 19 2017 4:00 PM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Undergraduate Women in Business student organization hosts the annual Women in Business Conference on Friday, February 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aimed at members of the business community, young professionals and students, the conference will be held at Nebraska Innovation Campus and includes a luncheon, breakout sessions and a panel discussion with the theme Innovation in Business.

Strive to Thrive Grant Project Awards $10,000 to Local Non-Profits

Nov 30 2016 2:30 PM | » Full Article

Students in the Leading People and Projects MNGT 411 class at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration awarded grants totaling $10,000 to two local non-profit organizations focused on impacting the lives of children in Lincoln and Lancaster County on November 29. Strive to Thrive, the name of the student-coordinated grant project, is guided by CBA Lecturer Dr. Amber Messersmith and funds are provided by the Learning by Giving Foundation, founded by Doris Buffett, sister of CBA graduate Warren Buffett ’51.

3-2-1 Quick Pitch Highlights Entrepreneurial Ingenuity at UNL

Nov 7 2016 3:30 PM | » Full Article

Winning participants in the 2016 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition shared $7,000 in prize money for their entrepreneurial ingenuity by delivering three-minute elevator pitches to panels of expert judges similar to the television show Shark Tank. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship sponsored the event which took place in the Memorial Stadium skyboxes on Thursday, November 3. More than 100 competitors from Nebraska colleges and high schools participated.

Revelle and Fowler Featured at Fifth Annual Women in Business Breakfast

Oct 17 2016 11:30 AM | » Full Article

Nearly 200 people attended the 2016 Fifth Annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration Women in Business Breakfast, showcasing two prominent speakers from Husker Athletics in a panel discussion billed as Leading Great Teams: Learning From Sports and Business. Husker Softball Coach Rhonda Revelle, the all-time winningest coach in any sport at Nebraska, and Mattie Fowler ’15, MBA student, former member of the Husker softball team and 2016 Female Student-Athlete of the Year, participated on the panel.

Brittani Koster Utilizes Marketing, Sales Skills in Target Internship

Oct 12 2016 2:00 PM | » Full Article

Brittani Koster grew up with dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but after taking a marketing class from her favorite high school teacher, her plans changed. The new subject captured her attention, and she decided to pursue a career in marketing. At the time, her brother only said good things about his professors at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, which helped her decide to attend the university as well.

Mackey Preaches Conscious Capitalism to Business Students

Oct 6 2016 1:30 PM | » Full Article

John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, spoke to more than 2,000 people at the Lied Center for Performing Arts as the inaugural speaker for the Lewis E. Harris Lecture Series sponsored by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration and College of Law on Wednesday, October 3. Mackey, who authored the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book, “Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business,” stressed the value of business to the audience, made up of a vast number of business students and members of the CBA community.

Professional Panel Provides Insights for Supply Chain Management Students

Sep 30 2016 4:00 PM | » Full Article

The Young Leaders in Supply Chain Management (YLSCM) student organization sponsored its annual panel discussion of opportunities and careers in supply chain management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration on Tuesday, September 27. Nearly 200 students attended the event which concluded with a networking session.

CBA Harris Lecture Series Presents John Mackey CEO of Whole Foods

Sep 19 2016 4:30 PM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration and University of Nebraska College of Law host the inaugural Lewis E. Harris Lecture Series featuring John Mackey on Wednesday, October 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Mackey is co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, his supermarket chain became the first in the United States certified as an organic grocer. He authored the book “Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business,” which appeared on best-selling lists for both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Business Week 2016 Brings Students Together to Learn and Have Fun

Sep 19 2016 8:00 AM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration celebrates Business Week (B-Week) 2016 from September 19-22. The event represents a long tradition of galvanizing business students around various activities throughout the week to enhance their academic lives, future careers and social opportunities.

College of Business Administration Jumps 13 Spots in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Sep 13 2016 8:45 AM | » Full Article

College of Business Administration Jumps 13 Spots in <em>U.S. News & World Report</em> Rankings

The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has jumped 13 spots and into the Top 50 of undergraduate business schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Supply Chain Management and Analytics Becomes Newest Department at CBA

Aug 22 2016 6:00 AM | » Full Article

The Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics officially became the newest department at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration with the beginning of the 2016 fall semester. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the new department earlier this year to meet the educational demands students face in both supply chain management and business analytics.

Honors Academy, CBA Community Set Hadden for Success

Jul 22 2016 2:00 PM | » Full Article

Michael Hadden wanted to attend a college with a strong sense of community. He found that and more at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration.

“I was stuck between choosing engineering or business as a major. The deciding factor was the CBA Honors Academy,” Hadden said. “Seeing the many opportunities that would help me differentiate myself was very exciting to me and the reason I chose UNL CBA.”

Back to School Bash to Kick Off Final Year in Current CBA Building

Jul 12 2016 9:00 AM | » Full Article

The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrates a new school year with the Fourth Annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 19 from 2-5 p.m., on the west side of the CBA building. New and returning CBA students, parents, alumni, business partners, faculty, staff and administrators are invited to network with the CBA community while enjoying free food, live music, prizes and more. RSVP by Wednesday, August 17 at http://cba.unl.edu/bash.

Snodgrass to Represent Nebraska at Policy Workshop

Jun 16 2016 3:15 PM | » Full Article

Alexandra Snodgrass, a junior economics major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will represent Nebraska this summer as one of 50 college students participating in a unique educational program dedicated to identifying future policy leaders. The Omaha native, who is also earning a certificate in gerontology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, will join 49 of her peers in Kentucky June 19-25 for the first collegiate class of the National Student Congress, organized by the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship.

New Business Minors Available through CBA

May 9 2016 10:00 AM | » Full Article

Undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln can now enhance their degrees with two new minors offered by the College of Business Administration. The business analytics and entrepreneurship minors are available to all UNL undergraduate students beginning fall 2016.

Thor Earns Fulbright Award

May 6 2016 9:00 AM | » Full Article

To say Kevin Thor’s résumé as a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration is robust is an understatement. From traveling the world by sea or by land to serving as national secretary for Phi Beta Lambda to meeting with senators and congressmen in Washington D.C., there is little he has set out to do that he hasn’t accomplished. His crowning achievement, however, may have come when the senior management and communications studies major found out he earned one of the most prestigious honors available to a college student – a Fulbright award to teach English in Vietnam.

UNL Students Capture Over 40 Awards at PBL State Conference

May 2 2016 3:00 PM | » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln chapter of Phi Beta Lambda won more than 40 awards while competing at the Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference in Kearney, Nebraska, April 1-2. Students who placed at the state conference qualified for the National PBL conference in Atlanta later this summer. At the national competition, students compete in business and technology events, attend leadership workshops and network with students and businesses from across the country.

Final Steel Beam at New CBA Building Celebrated

Apr 18 2016 10:30 AM | » Full Article

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.

Start Your Story: Tessa Lane

Apr 12 2016 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Tessa Lane’s interest in international relations and business made her a natural fit for the international business major program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration. Now, as an English teacher working in France, Lane’s passion shines through in her work.

Business Learning Communities Travel to Kansas City

Apr 5 2016 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration don’t just do their learning on campus. It is industry visits to real-world businesses, such as those offered through CBA Business Learning Communities (BLC) that give students insight they will not find in the classroom.

PBL Hosts 400 High School Students at Business Competition

Feb 4 2016 11:00 AM | » Full Article

The Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student organization at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln welcomed 400 Nebraska high school students to the Nebraska Union on February 1 to take part in the American Business Competition (ABC). The competition serves as a preparatory event for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students wanting to compete in FBLA local and national events later in the year.

Daycare Business Grows Up Fast for CBA Grad

Dec 26 2015 8:00 AM | » Full Article

Business administration major Samuel McCarter learned to keep his mind and eyes open when it comes to new business ventures. The graduating senior from Lincoln, Nebraska, found his first big opportunity when scrolling past a Facebook status post made by his friend Travis Tagart.

Pawol and Sleister Awarded NRC Rising Stars Scholarship

Dec 14 2015 9:00 AM | » Full Article

UNL College of Business Administration students Audrey Pawol and Matthew Sleister were awarded the 2015-16 National Research Corporation (NRC) Rising Stars Scholarship. This is the fourth year NRC has offered this scholarship to two UNL students with an interest in business development, marketing and entrepreneurship. Each recipient received $2,000 to be applied toward their tuition and fees during the spring 2016 semester.

Accounting 201 Students Pay It Forward with Acts of Kindness

Dec 11 2015 10:00 AM | » Full Article

Jean Riley-Schultz, assistant professor of practice of accountancy, encouraged her accounting 201 students at the College of Business Administration to pay it forward with a random act of kindness prior to Thanksgiving. Riley-Schultz has been teaching at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for 13 years and in the last three, she has assigned this special extra credit opportunity.

Strive to Thrive Lincoln Awards $10,000 in Grant Funds

Dec 10 2015 4:30 PM | » Full Article

Winners were announced for Strive to Thrive Lincoln, a grant project aimed at local non-profits and initiated by students in the Leading People and Project Management 411 course at the UNL College of Business Administration. Grant recipients included Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, which was awarded $5,000, along with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Lincoln Literacy, both awarded $2,500.

Marketing Partners with Union Pacific for Real-World Experience

Dec 10 2015 9:00 AM | » Full Article

The Department of Marketing in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has partnered with Union Pacific Railroad since 2008 to provide students with real world business experience in the marketing special topics course MRKT 490. Shawntell Kroese, assistant vice president of chemicals at Union Pacific and CBA alumna, collaborates with marketing faculty who lead the program.

Inaugural Sales Certificate Recipients Honored

Oct 29 2015 1:30 PM | » Full Article

The College of Business Administration Certificate Program in Sales Excellence honored their inaugural class of certificate recipients with a ceremonial luncheon on October 28 at the downtown Misty’s location. Eleven students earned sales certificates in the spring. Recipients who were unable to attend received their college degrees and are working in professional sales jobs.

Start Your Story: Chris Ames

Aug 12 2015 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Omaha native Chris Ames enrolled in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration because of the people he met during his campus visit. His CBA experience prepared him to sit alongside some of the best students in the world at the Chicago Booth Summer Business Scholars Program, a three-week intensive MBA preview program. The economics major minoring in management and marketing couldn’t have asked for a better way to start his senior year.

Seim Johnson

Apr 26 2014 8:00 AM | » Full Article

Seim Johnson will have a booth in the CBA Atrirum between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1. They will be handing out Finals Survival Kits.

Lutz

Apr 19 2014 4:30 PM | » Full Article

Lutz will have a booth and free coffee in the CBA Atrium on April 22-23 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. They will also host a Lunch and Learn in CBA 222 on April 22 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

West Corporation

Apr 14 2014 2:30 PM | » Full Article

On Wednesday, April 16, the West Corporation will have a booth in the CBA Atrium from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and host a Lunch and Learn in CBA 222 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union

Apr 7 2014 9:30 AM | » Full Article

University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union will have a booth in the CBA Atrium from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7. A Money 101 Seminar for students will be offered from 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at the Credit Union, 1720 P Street.

C&A Industries

Mar 28 2014 2:00 PM | » Full Article

C&A Industries will have a booth in the CBA Atrium on Tuesday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. They will also host a lunch and learn in CBA 222 from 11:30 - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

Bloomberg Aptitude Test

Mar 21 2014 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Take a free Bloomberg Aptitude Test to help uncover your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to a career in business or finance. Register at

First National Bank

Mar 10 2014 8:30 AM | » Full Article

First National Bank is the employer in residence at CBA for the week of March 10. They will have a booth in the CBA atrium on Tuesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

VMInnovations

Feb 28 2014 4:30 PM | » Full Article

VMInnovations will have a booth in the CBA Atrium on Wednesday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join them for a lunch and learn on Wednesday in CBA 109 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Altria

Feb 25 2014 9:30 AM | » Full Article

The Altria Group will hold an information session on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in CBA 208 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and pizza will be provided. Join Altria on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for a free cup of coffee at Bruegger's Bagels from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

NRC

Feb 18 2014 2:00 PM | » Full Article

The National Research Corporation is the Employer in Residence for the week of February 17. NRC will host a lunch and learn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in CBA 222 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. they will also provide resume critiques on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9:00 a.m. - noon. Register via Husker Hire Link.

Career Fair

Feb 10 2014 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Attend the Career Fair this week. The College of Business Administration day is Wednesday, February 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lincoln Industries

Jan 27 2014 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Lincoln Industries will be in the first floor atrium at CBA on Thursday, January 30 from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Ameritas

Jan 21 2014 11:00 AM | » Full Article

Ameritas will have a booth in the CBA Atrium on Tuesday from 12:30-3:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-noon.

HUMANeXVentures

Jan 10 2014 9:00 AM | » Full Article

HUMANeXVentures will have a booth in the CBA Atrium Monday-Thursday. Join them for a lunch and learn on Thursdays in CBA 222 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Koch Discovery Scholarship

Jan 6 2014 9:00 AM | » Full Article

The Koch Discovery Scholarship is open to any student majoring in business. Applications are due February 9.

Hyland Software

Dec 6 2013 4:59 PM | » Full Article

Hyland Software is the employer in residence this week.

Mutual of Omaha

Nov 22 2013 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Mutual of Omaha will be visiting CBA to talk with students about their exciting career opportunities.

InfoFree

Nov 15 2013 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Learn about InfoFree and potential job opportunities at the company.

Werner Enterprises

Nov 8 2013 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Come and learn more about Werner Enterprises during a Lunch and Learn session on Tuesday, November 12 in CBA 222 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

Nelnet

Nov 1 2013 10:00 AM | » Full Article

Come and have your resume reviewed by Nelnet on Tuesday, November 5 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in CBA 138 -- Career Services. Sign up on Husker Hire Link (#4810844).

Waddell and Reed

Oct 25 2013 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Come and learn more about Waddell & Reed and potential employment opportunities in the CBA Atrium on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30 from 11:00 am - 1:00 p.m.

Northwestern Mutual

Oct 17 2013 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Students are encouraged to check out opportunities available at Northwestern Mutual.

Career Information Day

Oct 11 2013 9:30 AM | » Full Article

This event will consist of employer panel discussions covering all of the CBA majors, giving students an opportunity to learn about career paths and soak in key advice. Panel discussions will run from 1:00-7:00 PM. Each panel discussion will be approximately 50 minutes.

Business Ethics Lecture

Sep 27 2013 10:00 AM | » Full Article

UNL College of Business Administration’s Business Ethics Program presents the State Farm Ethics Day Lecture featuring David Callahan "Are We a Nation of Cheaters?"

NRC Scholarship

Sep 25 2013 3:00 PM | » Full Article

Consider applying for the National Research Corporation Rising Stars Scholarship Program

Wall Street Journal Economics Editor David Wessel

Sep 20 2013 9:00 AM | » Full Article

Students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration are invited to a CBA exclusive event with David Wessel, economics editor for the Wall Street Journal, from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 at the Nebraska Union Auditorium. He will offer students insights on the current economy and share his wealth of knowledge about the politics surrounding it.