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Competing for the Husker Venture Fund (HVF) for the first time, a team of University of Nebraska–Lincoln students won the New England Regional Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) in Boston. Defeating Dartmouth, New York University, Southern Methodist, St. Mary's, Tufts and Oregon, they advanced to the 25th annual VCIC Global Finals this spring, finishing third. » Full Article

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

Graduating senior Maria Heyen, an international business and Clifton Builders management major from Astoria, Oregon, built a legacy of inclusion while carving her path at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business. Struggling to meet others, she credits her peer CliftonStrengths® coach with helping her realize she did belong, which she then decided to emulate for others. » Full Article

Ra’Daniel Arvie always served others, but in college, he learned the lesson many in service must eventually learn. To take care of others, one must also take care of one's self. » Full Article

Growing up in Lincoln, Nebraska, as part of an immigrant family, Passmore Mudundulu became inspired by his mother’s work ethic and sacrifice to earn her college degrees, allowing him and his four siblings to remain in the United States. His inspiration to carry forward her will and drive led to success as a sales student and student-athlete at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and ultimately, a sales career at General Mills after graduating this spring. » Full Article