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Donna Dudney, associate professor of finance, founding director of the Nebraska Business Honors Academy and former assistant and associate dean, retires from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May, marking a 27-year career. Her accomplishments range from more than 20 publications, multiple teaching and service awards and establishing many distinctive programs at College of Business. » Full Article

Students in the Philanthropy and Leadership (MNGT 411) course at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business discover how nonprofits empower communities and philanthropy can foster positive change. Their hands-on project called Strive to Thrive Lincoln culminated in two local nonprofits — Camp Kesem and Mourning Hope Grief Center — receiving a total of $10,000 in grants in May. » Full Article

Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean and professor of finance, and Lisa Smith, ’90, senior vice president with D.A. Davidson and Company and chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board, hosted the 39th annual College of Business Advisory Board Awards Luncheon on April 26. Those recognized at the event included Jim Abel, Dawn Amend, ’89, Donald Everett Jr., ’90, Renee Sjulin, ’86, Jason Muhleisen, ’11, and Scooter’s Coffee. » Full Article

Twenty-two teams of students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program competed for $6,000 in the Center for Sales Excellence Team Role-Play Competition sponsored by NRC Health in April. After three rounds of tournament-style pitching to industry professionals, Tyler Vander Woude, senior management and marketing major from Lincoln, and Marcus Anderson, junior finance major from Lincoln, captured first place and $2,500. » Full Article

There was a decline in Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator during March, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, the Leading Economic Indicator fell by 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. » Full Article

In a two-day, high-stakes tournament, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize. » Full Article