As another academic year comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the incredible work happening within the College of Business and the broader Nebraska Business community. From students, faculty and staff to alumni and global partners, it’s the people who turn vision into action and purpose into progress.

Our faculty continue to lead meaningful conversations in the business world. Samuel Melessa, associate professor of accountancy, examined how companies feel trapped by the pressure of quarterly earnings forecasts. His research offers important insights into decision-making and long-term strategy in corporate environments, reinforcing the college’s role as a source of thought leadership. His research was also cited in a recent article in the Financial Times.

This spring, our students and alumni reminded us that leadership isn’t just taught; it’s lived every day in bold and meaningful ways. Their stories, featured in this newsletter, offer powerful examples of growth and impact.

• A group of undergraduate students led CliftonStrengths^® workshops for students at four institutions in Malaysia. What began as a cultural exchange quickly became an experience in empowerment, connection and shared learning. These students didn’t just teach leadership; they modeled it.
• Our online graduate students also expanded their perspectives through our first faculty-led MBA study abroad program in Barcelona. Immersed in a global business environment, they engaged with companies and entrepreneurs, explored international markets and returned with fresh insights for leading today’s dynamic workplaces.
• Soon-to-be graduate Baden Brumbaugh exemplified the determination and heart it can take to pursue his dream career. Despite challenges, he earned his dual degrees in four years, a testament to his resilience and focus.
• Alum Sue Wilkinson, '90, returned to campus as our 2025 Alumni Master. Sharing her Nebraska Business experience, she also reminded us how powerful it is to give back.

What unites these stories isn’t just their impact, it’s the people behind them. People who choose to lead, serve, grow and give back. They carry what they learned at Nebraska Business into boardrooms, classrooms and communities around the world.

That’s what makes this place special. That’s how we’re building business leaders like only Nebraska can.

Go Big Red!
Dean Kathy Farrell