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Nearly 100 Huskers Go Abroad Through Business Programs

Jul 21 2022 9:00 AM

After a two-year hiatus of in-person study abroad programs, 94 students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln traveled to other countries this summer as part of College of Business global experience programs. They included two long-time signature programs in England and Italy, a younger partnership with internships in Spain, and a new opportunity in Rwanda. » Full Article

Achievements for June 2022

Jun 3 2022 9:00 AM

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

Internship Abroad Prepares Ha for Global Marketing Career

May 27 2022 9:00 AM

Spending a summer studying and interning in Barcelona, Spain, Jessica Ha, '21, gained insight about how culture plays a role in business decisions and influences government policies. Today, the international business alum uses the professional and life skills honed when abroad while working for a global digital marketing company in New York City. » Full Article

Lewis Creates Her Future While Mentoring Others

Feb 17 2022 9:00 AM

Lauren Lewis first learned about opportunities to shape her future in the College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from peer mentors in the DREAMBIG Academy pre-college program. After enrolling with a marketing major, she decided to become a mentor herself, helping underrepresented first-year students create a more inclusive future in business. » Full Article

Students Work on Capstone Project for We Loop Brazil

Sep 23 2021 9:00 AM

Students from Brazil and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln connected virtually to work on a capstone project for We Loop Brazil, an online secondhand clothing company. Part of a summer virtual global experience program led by Rob Simon, associate professor of practice in marketing at the College of Business, the course allowed students to share their insight and gain a greater global perspective. » Full Article

Students Explore Entrepreneurship in Rwanda and U.S.

Aug 31 2021 9:00 AM

Huskers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln explored Rwanda and global entrepreneurship from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a virtual global experience program coordinated by the College of Business. » Full Article

Coffee Industry Brews New Ideas for Business Students in Costa Rica

Mar 25 2021 9:00 AM

Though exotic locations play a role in capturing the imagination of international business students, the true value in a Business Abroad program happens through experiential projects designed to enlighten students on global industries. Last winter, 10 International Business Distinguished Scholar students traveled to Costa Rica to immerse themselves in the coffee industry with the support and mentorship of alumni. » Full Article

Myers Earns Scholarship from Oxford Experience

Oct 17 2019 9:00 AM

As a self-proclaimed Anglophile, Justin Myers chose to participate in the Nebraska at Oxford Program, the most popular study abroad program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His desire to learn more about economics during Brexit paid off when he earned a scholarship for his academic achievements in the program coordinated by the College of Business. » Full Article

Audrey Erker – Oxford Global Immersion Blog

Aug 21 2019 11:00 AM

Audrey Erker, a business administration major from Omaha, Nebraska, who will be a junior this fall, studies abroad in the Nebraska at Oxford program July 21-August 17. She chose the business abroad program because she loves its history, a 31-year collaboration between Nebraska and Jesus College at the University of Oxford. Audrey looks forward to meeting other people who are challenging themselves to explore a new culture together. Before the program begins, she plans to visit her host sister in France from when she studied abroad in high school. Follow Audrey and her journey on Instagram @audreyerker. » Full Article

Ariel Zach – Spain Global Immersion Blog

Aug 10 2019 9:00 AM

Ariel Zach, an international business major from Stanton, Nebraska, will travel abroad to study and complete an internship May 10 to August 4 in Barcelona, Spain, through a UNL faculty-led program at the Institute for American Universities. Ariel chose the program in Spain because she grew up appreciating the Spanish language and culture. She looks forward to experiencing both, then visiting Morocco before her senior year at Nebraska Business begins.

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Fifty-Six Students Travel to Oxford for Summer

Aug 6 2019 9:00 AM

With bags packed, 56 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students travel to England to participate in the Nebraska at Oxford program July 21-August 17. Sponsored by the College of Business, the global immersion program is a 31-year collaboration between Nebraska and Jesus College at the University of Oxford. » Full Article

Christy Cooper – China Global Immersion Blog

Jun 14 2019 12:00 PM

Christy Cooper, an agricultural education major from Waverly, Nebraska, studies abroad with a faculty-led College of Business program in Yangling, China, from May 5 to June 3. She chose this global immersion program because China plays a large role in Nebraska’s economy, especially in agriculture. As a senior this fall and a future high school agriculture teacher, Christy can’t wait to share her experiences abroad with her students. “I’ve never been to an Asian country, so I’m most looking forward to learning about and immersing myself in China’s culture.” » Full Article

Hallie Lockhart – Australia Global Immersion Blog

Jan 11 2019 8:30 AM

Hallie Lockhart, a senior marketing major from Arvada, Colorado, will study abroad in Australia this December – enjoying the country’s summer season. While there, students are immersed in unique natural wonders and exposed to different ways of thinking about agriculture and ecosystem services. Lockhart chose the Australia global immersion program to get out of her comfort zone and see somewhere new.

“I am looking forward to studying abroad with my sister and getting to experience a new place before I graduate,” said Lockhart. » Full Article

Maggie Schlecht - Panama Global Immersion Blog

Jan 10 2019 7:00 PM

Maggie Schlecht, a junior international business major from Elmhurst, Illinois, will join some of her fellow members of the Allan Noddle International Business Distinguished Scholars Program on a ten-day trip abroad to Panama this December. She and a multi-disciplinary team of students are designing a luxury sailboat marina in Panama before the trip. She said, “I am excited to create a business plan for a country I’ve never visited, as well as get to know the other students, faculty and locals.” After her time in Panama, Maggie will study abroad for a semester in Aix-en-Provence, France. » Full Article

Chase Caverzagie – Benin Global Immersion Blog

Jan 7 2019 4:00 PM

Chase Caverzagie, a senior actuarial science major from Papillion, Nebraska, will travel abroad to Benin in West Africa this December. Prior to the trip, students in their International Studies – Business & Economics (BSAD 491) class are working on two projects to explore the complexities of international trade and business in the frontier market. In Benin, the students plan to interview Beninese and other African immigrants to better understand their culture and experiences. The students will then present their plans to expand tourism and create employment for young people in Benin. Caverzagie selected the global immersion program to experience the African culture firsthand and learn from those in the College of Business who are familiar with the region. He shared how he looks forward to “seeing new things and experiencing a culture much different than my own.” » Full Article

Reagan Scott Blog: Nebraska at Oxford

Aug 19 2018 11:00 AM

Reagan Scott, a junior management major from Lincoln, Nebraska, will study abroad with the Nebraska at Oxford program from July 15 to August 11. The most popular study abroad program offered by the university, Nebraska at Oxford celebrates its 30th anniversary this summer. In her four-weeks in England, she will take two courses concerning the British political and international economic policy. Scott chose to study abroad at Oxford because she has always had an affinity for British culture and wanted to have the experience of studying at the world’s oldest English-speaking university. She said, “I am really looking forward to immersing myself into everyday life at Oxford. It’s crazy to think I will actually be living in another country for four weeks and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me there!” She also plans on exploring Galway, Ireland, and London after her program concludes. » Full Article

DJ Bergo Global Immersion Spain Blog

Jul 18 2018 9:00 AM

DJ Bergo, a freshman international business major from Lincoln, Nebraska, will study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through a UNL faculty-led program at the Institute for American Universities (IAU College) from June 1 to July 15. Bergo is excited to immerse himself in the culture of Barcelona while observing their amazing architecture and sampling their cuisine. He said, “I’m really looking forward to spending time living in a foreign country, seeing new things and meeting new people.” He also plans on taking several independent weekend travels to nearby European countries while abroad this summer. » Full Article

Keeleigh Thayn Global Immersion Blog From France

Jul 12 2018 7:00 PM

Keeleigh Thayn, a sophomore international business major from Lincoln, Nebraska, will study abroad in France from May 19 to July 15. Thayn chose to apply to the Aix-en-Provence program in southern France because she studied French for eight years and significantly increased her capabilities with the language in the past two years. She also plans to spend four days in Dublin, Ireland, before her program starts. She said, “I am ecstatic to see how learning in a new culture influences business interactions.” » Full Article

Zeller Puts Nebraska Stamp on Global Economy

Jul 10 2018 9:00 AM

Kirk Zeller ’93, grew up on a family farm in Ravenna, Nebraska, during the height of the farm crisis in the ’80s. During long summer days, he would work in the fields listening to the radio about how Japan was taking over the world economically by selling products in the U.S. The stories seemed to encompass something wrong in the world, but they also captured his imagination with visions of a foreign land. » Full Article

Global Immersion: Joshua DeMers Abroad in Germany

Jun 14 2018 3:00 PM

Joshua DeMers, a junior management major from Hordville, Nebraska, will study abroad in Germany from May 17 to June 16. He will be taking part in the Supply Chain Systems of Management global immersion program in Heilbronn, Germany. DeMers has an abundance of family history in Germany and always wanted to get the chance to immerse himself in the German culture. He said, “I am most looking forward to the site visits with the various different companies that we are scheduled to meet with.” After his program ends in June, he plans on backpacking around Europe until August 11. » Full Article

Celebrating 30 Years of International Business Major at Nebraska

Apr 18 2018 1:00 PM

Amid lion dancers and global cuisine, panel discussions and collaboration, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business celebrated its 30th anniversary of the international business major with the inaugural International Business Summit. The April 12-13 event in Howard L. Hawks Hall offered students, faculty, alumni and employers the opportunity to connect with others who study or teach international business and professionals already doing business on a global scale. » Full Article

Global Teams Utilize Cross-Cultural Skills at Export Challenge

Apr 17 2018 10:00 AM

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. » Full Article

Students Develop Marketing, Tourism Plans in Panama

Feb 27 2018 8:00 AM

Nineteen students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business ventured to the nation of Panama through a global immersion program over winter break. Prior to their travel, students enrolled in International Studies in Business and Economics (BSAD 491) in the fall semester, split into two teams to develop a marketing plan to maximize a Panamanian teak farm’s market share in the United States. » Full Article

Global Immersion Blog: Jennifer Torres in Australia

Jan 13 2018 10:00 PM

Jennifer Torres, a senior management major from Chicago, Illinois, will travel to Cairns and Sydney, Australia, December 26-January 7. Leading up to her trip abroad, she and her classmates learn more about the region as part of the “LEED” program, which stands for Leadership, Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and Design in Asia Pacific - Australia. Torres wanted to make her senior year her best yet by studying abroad for the second time and exploring and familiarizing herself with Australian culture. She said, “I am most looking forward to seeing the Great Barrier Reef and being a part of the first in the world to ring in the new year! Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I made in college and am grateful for the opportunity to go again.” » Full Article

Meghan Matt Global Immersion Blog From Panama

Jan 10 2018 7:30 PM

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. » Full Article

Global Immersion: Nicholas Thomssen Germany Blog

Dec 20 2017 8:00 AM

Nicholas Thomssen, a senior international business major, is interning at Labfolder, an electronic lab notebook software company in Berlin for six months beginning in July. As a part of the international business major, students can pursue an international internship. The Lincoln, Nebraska native studied abroad in Spain and knew he wanted to return to Europe. “I wanted to learn what it is like to live and work abroad,” he said. “I love meeting new people from different nationalities and am looking forward to gaining international work experience.” » Full Article

Nebraska at Oxford Blog by Anne Greff

Aug 24 2017 4:00 PM

Anne Greff, a junior economics major from Lincoln, Nebraska, is studying abroad July 16-August 12. She is one of 70 students participating in the 29th annual Nebraska at Oxford Program at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Greff chose to apply for the Nebraska at Oxford program because it enables her to complete six economics credit hours while exploring and familiarizing herself with English culture. She said, “I'm most excited to get to explore new places with new friends. Traveling in a new country is the perfect opportunity to bond with people and get to know them.” Before and after the program, Greff plans to travel in Europe. » Full Article

Global Immersion in Italy Blog by Marin Olson

Aug 8 2017 3:00 PM

Marin Olson, a junior marketing major from Julesburg, Colorado, is studying abroad June 11-July 7 in Italy as part of the College of Business Global Immersion program Italy: Analyzing Supply Chain Management Around the Amalfi Coast. She and her classmates will learn about the supply chain management systems in both Italian and multinational companies, tour Italian businesses such as an olive oil factory, go on excursions to places like Pompeii and more during the four-week trip. She looks forward to experiencing a different culture, taking herself out of her comfort zone and seeing the world outside of Colorado and Nebraska. After the program, she plans to meet her brother and cousin in Florence and from there, explore more northern parts of Italy and possibly make a trip to Croatia. » Full Article

Global Immersion: John Pfeifer Blog in Spain

Jul 21 2017 1:00 PM

John Pfeifer, a junior finance major from Grand Island, Nebraska, is studying abroad June 3-July 16 in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the College of Business Global Immersion program Husker Race of Spain. He and his classmates will learn the culture, language and business practices that make Barcelona a truly unique city. He looks forward to learning more about the customs and culture of Spain, making new friends, enjoying the night life and trying all of the local cuisine. » Full Article

70 Students Study Abroad in Nebraska at Oxford Program

Jul 17 2017 4:00 PM

Seventy University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are participating in the 29th annual Nebraska at Oxford program July 16-August 12. Sponsored by the College of Business, the global immersion program provides four weeks of courses at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Nebraska at Oxford is the university's most popular study abroad program with more than 1,900 alumni who now live in 39 states and 10 countries. » Full Article

Students Explore Exports, Innovation in Chile

Jun 28 2017 1:00 PM

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. » Full Article

Global Immersion: Ann Pogrebitskiy Blog From Chile

Jun 4 2017 10:00 AM

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. » Full Article

Opportunities Abound for Demers

Feb 1 2017 9:00 AM

When Amy Demers walked into the School of Accountancy, she immediately began experiencing what she came to value most – opportunities to flourish. Now a senior, the accounting major from Blair, Nebraska, believes those opportunities provide her with the best chance to succeed. » Full Article

Students Visit Panama with Sustainable Mission

Jan 23 2017 9:00 AM

Twelve students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration global immersion program ventured to the Central American nation of Panama over winter break. Students from all disciplines came together with one simple – develop a plan to sustainably cut down trees at a teak tree farm, find buyers and distribute the trees. » Full Article

Student Achievements, Experience Celebrated with High Tea

Nov 3 2016 11:45 AM

The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln hosted a high tea celebration on November 2. The event brought together students to talk about the Nebraska at Oxford Program. Students who studied abroad in Oxford, England, this summer shared their experience with students interested in applying to the program while enjoying the English tradition of tea and scones. » Full Article

Students Enjoy First Study Abroad Program in Spain and France

Sep 12 2016 2:00 PM

More than 30 students raced across Spain and France during a new study abroad program offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration. Called the Husker Race of Spain and France, part of this program was based on the television show “The Amazing Race” in which students asked local people for assistance, made detours to purchase certain items in basic French or Spanish and captured their experiences on their smart phones. » Full Article

Maddie Stuart’s Oxford Blog

Aug 13 2016 12:15 PM

Maddie Stuart is a junior advertising and public relations major and business minor from Lincoln, Nebraska, who left for Europe Thursday, June 30, on one of eight study abroad experiences offered through the UNL College of Business Administration. She is one of 71 students participating in the 28th annual Nebraska at Oxford Program July 17-August 13 at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Stuart is following in her father’s footsteps as he studied abroad at Oxford in the program’s first class nearly 30 years ago. She is excited to Start Something abroad and share her academic and travel experiences with the CBA community. » Full Article

71 UNL Students Study Abroad in Nebraska at Oxford Program

Jul 15 2016 11:30 AM

Seventy-one University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are participating in the 28th annual Nebraska at Oxford program July 17-August 13. Sponsored by the UNL College of Business Administration, the study abroad program provides four weeks of courses at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Nebraska at Oxford is the university's most popular study abroad program with more than 1,700 alumni who now live in 39 states and 10 countries.
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Uganda Trip a Passionate Success for UNL Students

Mar 29 2016 9:30 AM

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students proclaimed “Mission Accomplished” after spending spring break on the inaugural Uganda study abroad program trip, delivering and implementing a new piece of technology designed to speed production timelines for African entrepreneurs. The students experienced an adventure they will never forget, and it packed all the drama of a Hollywood-like script. » Full Article

Students Use Spring Break to Help Ugandan Women

Mar 17 2016 3:15 PM

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will travel to Uganda over spring break to complete a social entrepreneurship project to assist an organization known as Kinawataka Women Initiatives. J.K. Osiri, director of the international business program and associate professor of practice in management at UNL, and Bill Dick, lecturer of mechanical and materials engineering at UNL, lead the program. » Full Article

Senshu Visitors Celebrate 30th Anniversary of CBA Partnership

Feb 17 2016 11:00 AM

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration and Senshu University in Japan are currently celebrating the 30^th anniversary of the exchange partnership between the two schools. As part of the celebration, Dr. Yutaka Takahashi, dean of international academic affairs, and Yuta Yazawa, deputy associate manager and study abroad coordinator at Senshu, visited UNL for five days of meetings and cultural exchange. » Full Article

CBA Offers New Study Abroad Program in Spain and France

Jan 26 2016 4:30 PM

The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering a new four-week study abroad program to Spain and France. The faculty-led UNL sponsored program, called Husker Race of Spain and France, will begin July 17 and last until August 13, 2016. The application deadline is February 1. » Full Article

CBA, Senshu Celebrate 30 Year Partnership

Nov 23 2015 2:30 PM

In 1985, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration and Senshu University signed a student exchange agreement to give students from each university the chance to study for a semester in a different culture. A Senshu 30th Anniversary Celebration was held on Thursday, November 19 in CBA to celebrate this partnership during National International Education Week. » Full Article

Ashley Quiring’s Oxford Blog

Aug 26 2015 9:00 AM

Ashley Quiring is a junior accounting major from Henderson, Nebraska. She is one of 70 students participating in the 27th annual Nebraska at Oxford Program July 19 – Aug. 15 at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. She first heard about the Nebraska at Oxford program when she visited UNL as a senior in high school and knew immediately this would be the study abroad experience for her. Quiring is excited to Start Something abroad and share her academic and travel experiences with the CBA community. » Full Article

70 UNL Students to Participate in Nebraska at Oxford Program

Jul 29 2015 1:00 PM

Seventy University of Nebraska-Lincoln students traveled to England on July 19 as part of the 27th annual Nebraska at Oxford Program. Sponsored by the UNL College of Business Administration, the study abroad program provides four weeks of courses at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Nebraska at Oxford is the university's most popular study abroad program with more than 1,700 alumni who now live in 39 states and 10 countries. » Full Article

Study Abroad: Bailey Fairchild Blogs from Brazil

Jun 7 2015 7:00 PM

Bailey Fairchild is a junior management major from Lincoln, Nebraska, who left for Brazil on Wednesday, May 13, on one of six study abroad experiences offered through the UNL College of Business Administration. Students will spend three weeks exploring southern Brazil while experiencing the cultural and business aspects of the country. They will also visit two local universities – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS). Rob Simon, associate professor of practice in marketing, is one of the faculty advisors for the trip. » Full Article

Brianne Steffensmeier Blogs on the Nebraska at Oxford Program

Jul 15 2014 9:00 AM

Brianne Steffensmeier is a senior marketing and business administration major from Bellevue, Nebraska. She will be one of 71 students participating in the 26^th annual Nebraska at Oxford Program July 20-Aug. 16 at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Steffensmeier will be blogging about her Oxford experience for the CBA community. » Full Article

Study Abroad: Eric Nielsen Blogs from China

May 13 2014 10:00 AM

Eric Nielsen, a sophomore accounting major and CBA Honors Academy student from Deshler, Nebraska, is one of seven College of Business Administration students in the program. He is excited to be going on this study abroad trip and will share his experiences with the CBA community in this blog. » Full Article

Follow Steven Craig's Nebraska at Oxford Blog

Aug 16 2013 8:30 AM

Steven Craig, management major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration, is taking part in the 25th anniversary of the Nebraska at Oxford study abroad program by participating in the program himself. He is blogging about his experience with stories and pictures that let prospective students see first hand the excitement, fun and learning opportunities that have made Nebraska at Oxford the number one study abroad program at UNL. » Full Article

Jacob Daberkow Reports His Adventures at Oxford Study Abroad Program

Jul 31 2012 11:00 AM

Jacob Daberkow, a senior business administration major at the UNL College of Business Administration, set out this summer on a once in a lifetime adventure with the CBA Oxford Study Abroad Program. Daberkow is currently in England blogging about his experiences abroad. » Full Article

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