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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

In a two-day, high-stakes tournament, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated eight entrepreneurs from across the state and beyond who positively impact the future of entrepreneurship. Presented by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the awards honored entrepreneurs, startups, advocates and students at a ceremony held in conjunction with the 37th annual New Venture Competition at the Rococo Theatre, April 18. » Full Article

After suffering four concussions in a little over a year, Husker starting linebacker Blake Lawrence's football career came to an abrupt end. The first-team academic All-Big 12 pick in 2008 and four-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selection hailed from Shawnee Mission West in Kansas, where he led his high school team to the state Class 6A title game, earning many all-conference, all-county, all-metro and all-state honors. » Full Article