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High school juniors seeking transformative pre-college experiences can now apply for two free summer programs hosted by the College of Business. Discover Accounting and the DREAMBIG Academy provide insight into potential careers in the world of business and a preview of college life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Both programs prepare students who graduate from high school in May 2021 for the opportunities awaiting them in college and beyond. » Full Article

Yani Aguilar hoped of coming to the DREAMBIG Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business ever since she heard about the program from her College Possible mentor. With ambition to be a business leader of tomorrow, she knew she needed to start on that path today. » Full Article

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s DREAMBIG Academy is helping underrepresented youth open doors to future opportunity. Thirty-eight soon-to-be high school seniors began a unique summer program at the College of Business this week teaching them more about the world of business and potential career paths. The week-long program emphasizes leadership, networking skills and success. » Full Article

As a former football coach at North Star High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mark Barrera missed working with underrepresented youth. When the opportunity arose again with the DREAMBIG Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, he happily stepped up to lead the program in addition to his duties as the assistant director of recruitment technology at the College of Business. » Full Article

Vianka Curiel dreamed to work at the United Nations one day, but found her shyness and lack of business knowledge blocked the path to her goal. She discovered the confidence and business skills she needed in the Future Builders Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business. » Full Article

High school juniors seeking transformative pre-college experiences need to apply now for two summer programs hosted by the College of Business. The Accounting Summit and the DREAMBIG Academy provide insight into potential careers in the world of business and a preview of college life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Both programs prepare students who graduate from high school in May 2020 for the opportunities awaiting them in college and beyond.  » Full Article