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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

Addie Weiand got an introduction to a new industry through the Business in Action Job Shadow Program offered by the Business Career Center in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Business. For Weiand, it also opened the door to an internship and further career exploration. » Full Article

An unexpected trip during his high school foreign exchange year led Mariano Azurduy of Tarija, Bolivia, to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. On May 18, he graduates with degrees in finance and economics, ready to start his career on Wall Street. » Full Article

Ten faculty, staff and Ph.D. students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business received recognition for their efforts driving discovery, creating opportunity and empowering students to lead the future of business during the 2023-24 academic year. Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean and professor of finance, announced the award winners and recognized three retiring faculty members at a celebration in Howard L. Hawks Hall in May. » Full Article

After 45 years of service in higher education, Janet Near, associate dean of faculty and research, Howard L. Hawks Chair in Business Ethics and Leadership and professor of management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, retires in May. Joining Nebraska in 2016, she amassed more than 28,000 citations to her work while also amplifying her colleagues accomplishments across the college. » Full Article

As a young girl in Mount Prospect, Illinois, Sarah Hindmand sported Husker shirts and told everyone who would listen she planned to go to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This May 18 on her 22nd birthday, she will receive her degrees in actuarial science and finance at Memorial Stadium ready to start her career at WoodmenLife as an actuarial analyst in Nebraska. » Full Article