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Born in Costa Rica to Cuban-born immigrants and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska, junior Carlos Ferrer Moya always wanted to have a business. Becoming a business administration major and exploring entrepreneurship was a logical step heading into college. Now, with a business set to launch next year, he hopes to become an entrepreneur who makes an impact on his community and its future. Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Huskers like Ferrer who are making an impact on campus. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship elected 23 student entrepreneurs for the inaugural cohort of the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator. The initiative empowers entrepreneurial students from across the university through a comprehensive approach to supporting them on their entrepreneurial journeys, combining individualized development plans, and providing access to exclusive resources and structured peer groups. » 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. » Full Article

Scooter’s Coffee^®, one of the nation’s fastest growing drive-thru coffee franchise companies, and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center of Entrepreneurship are partnering to offer students a new hands-on advanced franchise course. Aimed at those interested in diving deeper into the relationships, values and problem-solving skills of franchising, the innovative course will launch in spring 2025. » 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

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