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CBA Alum Bill Jackman Pivots From Small Town to Big Success

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:05:00 -0500

Everything Bill Jackman needed to know about success began on a hardwood floor in the small, southwest Nebraska town of Grant. Standing a mere 6’9” tall by the time he graduated, there was really no question he would play basketball. It was ultimately a question of how successful he would become.

Labor Economics Inspires Research Focus for Dr. Laurie Miller

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:00 -0500

Dr. Laurie Miller, assistant professor of practice in economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, recently had her paper “Caregivers, Firm Policies and Gender Discrimination Claims,” published in the Review of Economics of the Household.

UNL Enactus Team Advances to Enactus National Competition

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:05:00 -0500

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Enactus team advanced to the Enactus United States National Exposition from the regional competition in Chicago, Ill., on April 12-13. The national competition will be held May 21-23 in Kansas City, Mo.

Monthly Leading Economic Indicator Report Shows Future Growth for Nebraska Economy

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:05:00 -0500

The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) rose by 1.16% in April 2013. This increase in the LEI-N, which is designed to predict economic growth six months in the future, follows a decline in March.

Employer Partners Day Boosts Relationships Between Corporations and CBA

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:05:00 -0500

More than 100 individuals representing nearly 70 businesses attended the Employer Partners Day at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, May 14. The event showcased new initiatives happening at the college and strengthened relationships between corporations and CBA.

CBA Professors Examine Value of CEO Compensation Packages

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:00 -0500

Dr. Sam Allgood, Edwin J. Faulkner Professor of Economics, and Dr. Kathleen Farrell, senior associate dean and professor of finance at CBA recently published a research article in the Journal of Corporate Finance that examined compensation packages for more than 1,400 CEOs over a 14-year period.

GMAT Strategy Workshop Offered June 1 at the College of Business Administration

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:00 -0500

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration will hold a UNL GMAT Strategy Workshop on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop is designed for those interested in learning strategies and approaches for taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Dr. Yijia Lin Promoted, Granted Tenure

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:05:00 -0500

Dr. Yijia Lin was promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. She was one of the 75 UNL faculty members receiving promotion and/or tenure in 2013 and was honored at a UNL reception at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum on April 23.

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.

Festschrift Honors Dr. Fred Luthans' Career Accomplishments

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:05:00 -0500

A rare celebration known as Festschrift will be held for University and George Holmes Distinguished Professor of Management Fred Luthans, May 9-11 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Neb.