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Grad Student Enhances Agricultural Career with UNL MBA

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:06:00 -0500

Derek Schardt of Wayne, Neb., got his undergraduate degrees from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in political science and history. As he debated the best way to apply those degrees to future career aspirations, one thing became clear – an MBA degree would give him more options in the job market.

GMAT Strategy Workshop Attracts Prospective Graduate Applicants

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:06:00 -0500

The inaugural UNL GMAT Strategy Workshop was held at CBA on Saturday, June 1. Forty-nine prospective graduate students attended the workshop to learn strategies and approaches for taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The GMAT measures verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills for graduate admission.

Michael Shang Inspired to Create Startup Company Through UNL MBA Experience

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:05:00 -0500

When Michael Shang came to UNL from China to get his MBA degree he did not realize the educational experience itself would help him create a new startup business. The company called Easy Transfer evolved from Shang’s experience as a Chinese student studying abroad.

Brett Whorley Excels in MBA Program Ranked #3 for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:05:00 -0500

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln MBA program is ranked #3 for Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans, according to a new U.S. News & World Report listing. To achieve the veteran-specific ranking, schools had to already be on the respective U.S. News & World Report listing for best online programs.

2013 Faculty and Staff Awards Reception Recognizes Excellence at CBA

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:04:00 -0500

The 2013 Faculty Awards Reception for the College of Business Administration was held, Thursday, April 25 at the Van Brunt Visitors Center. Dr. Donde Plowman, the James, Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of CBA, presented the awards to the thirteen award recipients.

CBA Faculty, Staff and Students Recognized for Spirit of Service

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:04:00 -0500

A UNL College of Business Administration professor, a staff member and several students were recognized with Spirit of Service awards at the UNL Center for Civic Engagement Celebration of Service on April 12 in the Nebraska Union.

Dissertation Award Winner Jeff Johnson Presents at Mittelstaedt Symposium

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:03:00 -0500

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration Marketing Department held the 22^nd annual Robert Mittelstaedt Doctoral Symposium from March 28-30, 2013. This year ISBM dissertation award winner Jeff Johnson presented his research at the proceedings.

Helicopter Pilot Amanda Homes Supplements Leadership Skills with UNL MBA

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:03:00 -0500

Although leadership is essential for any business to flourish, nowhere is that more evident than in the U.S. Military. For Amanda Homes, supplementing the leadership qualities she learned in the National Guard, means continuing her education in the UNL College of Business Administration MBA program.

EntrepreneuringDays@UNL Showcases Local and National Student Innovation

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:03:00 -0500

The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the inaugural EntrepreneuringDays@UNL, March 11-13. The UNL New Venture Competition provided UNL students the opportunity to pitch their business plan and get feedback. With a grand prize of $50,000 to start the business, nearly 40 teams applied to compete with 27 teams selected.

CBA Partners with NRC to Study Psychological Capital in Workplace

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:03:00 -0600

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration researchers will partner with National Research Corporation in a new research project to study the effects of psychological capital on workplace performance in a marketing and sales setting.