Sep 19 2016 4:30 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration hosts the inaugural Lewis E. Harris Lecture Series featuring John Mackey on Wednesday, October 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Mackey is co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, his supermarket chain became the first in the United States certified as an organic grocer. He authored the book “Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business,” which appeared on best-selling lists for both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
Sep 19 2016 8:00 AM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration celebrates Business Week (B-Week) 2016 from September 19-22. The event represents a long tradition of galvanizing business students around various activities throughout the week to enhance their academic lives, future careers and social opportunities.
Sep 17 2016 5:00 PM
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The largest-ever College of Business Administration Partnership Summit at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln saw more than 200 members from 14 of the 15 advisory boards gather for meetings throughout campus, a luncheon at the Nebraska Champions Club and tours of the new CBA building. The luncheon featured Dean Donde Plowman’s State of the College Address, as well a keynote address from UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green.
Sep 13 2016 8:45 AM
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The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has jumped 13 spots and into the Top 50 of undergraduate business schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Aug 25 2016 2:00 PM
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The first of a year full of lasts happened when the College of Business Administration hosted the Back to School Bash at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. With CBA moving into a new building next fall, the celebration marked the final kickoff to the school year on the west side of the current CBA building.
Aug 16 2016 9:30 AM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated 135 seniors, master and doctoral students Saturday, August 15, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Four of the graduates looked back at their time at CBA and forward to how they will Start Something after graduation.
Jul 22 2016 2:00 PM
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Michael Hadden wanted to attend a college with a strong sense of community. He found that and more at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration.
“I was stuck between choosing engineering or business as a major. The deciding factor was the CBA Honors Academy,” Hadden said. “Seeing the many opportunities that would help me differentiate myself was very exciting to me and the reason I chose UNL CBA.”
Jul 19 2016 9:00 AM
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The opening of the new Digital Learning Center (DLC) in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Adele Coryell Hall Learning Commons provided an opportunity for students in the College of Business Administration to be among the first to take advantage of the facility. Two classes led by Dr. Roberto Stein, assistant professor of practice in finance, took tests in the facility as it prepares for a full-scale opening in the fall.
Jul 12 2016 9:00 AM
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The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrates a new school year with the Fourth Annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 19 from 2-5 p.m., on the west side of the CBA
building. New and returning CBA
students, parents, alumni, business partners, faculty, staff and administrators are invited to network with the CBA
community while enjoying free food, live music, prizes and more. RSVP by Wednesday, August 17 at http://cba.unl.edu/bash.
Jul 12 2016 9:00 AM
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Betsy Grindlay’07 brings passion to her job every day as brand manager at Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her inspiration comes from knowing the work she creates directly affects customers of Speedway Motors, which bills itself as America’s Oldest Speed Shop, while tailoring products to hot rod and racing enthusiasts across the country.
Jun 24 2016 10:00 AM
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More than 800 business students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln were named to the College of Business Administration Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the spring semester
Jun 16 2016 10:00 AM
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Dr. Yijia Lin, associate professor of finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, won the Early Career Scholarly Achievement Award from the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA), which recognizes distinguished achievement of a risk management and insurance scholar who is within ten years of receiving their Ph.D. Her publications in top tier journals helped pave the way for receiving the award.
May 10 2016 9:30 AM
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A new event helped kick off Commencement festivities at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as more than 300 people attended the inaugural College of Business Administration Senior Sendoff Friday, May 6, at The Railyard in Lincoln’s Haymarket District. The college’s graduating seniors, along with their families and friends, and faculty and staff, were invited to the event to celebrate the graduates.
May 9 2016 3:00 PM
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Faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration recognized the halfway mark of new building construction with a “Celebrating 400 Days of Construction” picnic on the East Memorial Stadium Plaza.
May 7 2016 1:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated more than 500 seniors, masters and doctoral students on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, in ceremonies at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Three undergraduates and one graduate student shared their experiences at CBA and how they plan to Start Something after graduation.
May 2 2016 3:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln chapter of Phi Beta Lambda won more than 40 awards while competing at the Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference in Kearney, Nebraska, April 1-2. Students who placed at the state conference qualified for the National PBL conference in Atlanta later this summer. At the national competition, students compete in business and technology events, attend leadership workshops and network with students and businesses from across the country.
Apr 29 2016 4:30 PM
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More than 75 University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration students received awards for academic achievement at the 2016 CBA Honors Ceremony on Sunday, April 24. Dr. Donna Dudney, associate dean for undergraduate programs and associate professor of finance, and Dr. D’vee Buss, assistant dean for undergraduate programs, distributed the awards, including the William Gold Scholarship Keys, the Clifford Hicks Honor Keys, the LeRossignol Scholar Awards and the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Keys.
Apr 26 2016 11:30 AM
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Students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration connected with professionals in a variety of local, national and international companies in Washington D.C. Career Services at CBA led a group of 10 students to a series of company tours, meetings with successful alumni and a panel discussion regarding finding employment after graduation and life in Washington D.C.
Apr 21 2016 10:30 AM
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The 2016 Faculty and Staff Awards Reception for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration took place April 20 at the Van Brunt Visitors Center. Dr. Donde Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean, presented the awards to the eight award recipients.
Apr 20 2016 11:30 AM
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration students won the Nebraska ACG Cup competition held April 14, at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The annual financial case study competition pits competing teams from UNL, UNO, Creighton University and Bellevue University. The Nebraska chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) hosts the competition which gives students experience analyzing topics of mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, financial advising and private equity. The ACG is a network of bankers, investors, attorneys, accountants and others who work in mergers and acquisitions.
Apr 18 2016 10:30 AM
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Friday marked a major milestone in the construction of the new College of Business Administration building at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as a Topping Off Steel Ceremony took place at the construction site at 14th and Vine streets. A topping off event is a building construction tradition that occurs when the last beam is placed atop a structure.
Mar 3 2016 4:30 PM
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The CFA Institute reaffirmed the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as a CFA Program Partner school, continuing the partnership established in 2008. The network of 153 CFA Program Partners extends across the globe, with only 36 partner schools located within the United States.
Feb 15 2016 8:30 AM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln announced 815 College of Business Administration students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2015 fall semester. To receive this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Master of business administration students qualify for the Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA and nine or more credit hours.
Feb 12 2016 9:30 AM
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The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln had 17 faculty and staff members recognized by the UNL Teaching Council and UNL Parents Association for their outstanding contributions to students. The award honors those faculty and staff members who have made significant differences in the lives of their students.
Feb 4 2016 11:00 AM
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The Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student organization at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln welcomed 400 Nebraska high school students to the Nebraska Union on February 1 to take part in the American Business Competition (ABC). The competition serves as a preparatory event for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students wanting to compete in FBLA local and national events later in the year.
Jan 5 2016 11:30 AM
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Drew Nelson and Alex Kindopp took advantage of resources available to them in CBA to land top financial internships last summer in New York City. As roommates, they both discovered a passion for finance that would not have happened without the help of CBA faculty, staff and alumni.
Dec 16 2015 3:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated 238 seniors, masters and doctoral students on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena ceremonies. Four of the graduates talked about their experiences at CBA and how they plan to Start Something in business.
Oct 13 2015 3:00 PM
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The School of Accountancy and Department of Finance at the College of Business Administration welcomed more than 100 business students at the second annual Executive Insights, a series of interactive panels, focused on opening student’s minds to career possibilities in their respective fields.
Sep 28 2015 3:00 PM
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Starting a connection is something Dr. Jiri Tresl, visiting professor of finance, does remarkably well. Whether collaborating with friends to conduct research or combining data sources to reveal new relationships, Tresl discovers new ways to make connections in the world around him. Tresl and coauthor Jan Hanousek met while networking during a conference in 2012 and the two became immediate friends. Working with Anastasiya Shamshur, fellow coauthor and former student of Hanousek’s, the group created an entirely new database, combining extensive financial information with the most accurate information on bribery to currently exist.
Aug 15 2015 1:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated 118 seniors, masters and doctoral students on Saturday, August 15 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Two August graduates reminisce about how their CBA experiences prepared them to Start Something in the business world.
Jul 15 2015 4:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Actuarial Science program in the College of Business Administration was again designated as one of 16 Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) in the U.S. by the Society of Actuaries through December 31, 2020. In order to earn this distinction, the actuarial science program excels in eight specific requirements related to degree, curriculum, graduate count, faculty composition, graduate quality, appropriate integration, connection to industry and research/scholarship.
Jun 10 2015 4:30 PM
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Dr. Kathleen Farrell, Chair of the Department of Finance and State Farm Professor of Finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, serves on the corporate boards of both Assurity, Inc. and Nelnet. She believes her leadership on the boards expands opportunities for UNL, CBA and the companies she serves.
Jun 3 2015 3:00 PM
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One of the most anticipated courses at the College of Business Administration is Finance 463: Security Analysis and Warren Buffett Business Valuation Techniques. The course offers some fortunate business students the opportunity to not only complete projects that attempt to simulate Buffett’s valuation techniques but also to meet and have lunch with the most famous CBA alumnus – Warren Buffett ’50.
May 18 2015 4:00 PM
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Dr. Jing Wang, assistant professor of finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, is earning positive attention for her recent research paper, “Debt Covenant Renegotiations and Creditor Control Rights.” Her article was published in the Journal of Financial Economics in September 2014 and is creating great interest among financial organizations.
May 9 2015 9:00 AM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated 445 seniors, masters and doctoral students on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Five May graduates share their CBA experience and how they are prepared to Start Something in the business world.
May 8 2015 2:00 PM
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Dr. Yijia Lin, associate professor in finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, currently serves as associate editor for two prestigious finance journals – the North American Actuarial Journal (NAAJ) and the Journal of Risk and Insurance (JRI). The editorial boards give Lin the opportunity to work with some of the most respected and recognized scholars from across the U.S. and the world.
May 6 2015 10:00 AM
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Working with real money and real investments to achieve real success is what makes the Big Red Investment Club (BRIC) student organization at the UNL College of Business Administration unique for its members. The group meets weekly to discuss business and financial news and manage an investment fund that has grown to $250,000.
May 1 2015 9:30 AM
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The 2015 Faculty and Staff Awards Reception for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration was held April 30 at the Van Brunt Visitors Center. Dr. Donde Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean, presented the awards to the seven award recipients and recognized four retiring faculty.
May 1 2015 8:30 AM
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Dr. Donde Ashmos Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the UNL College of Business Administration announced the promotion of two faculty members, including granting tenure to Dr. Alok Kumar, assistant professor of marketing, and promoting Dr. Glenn Williams to associate professor of practice in finance.
Apr 30 2015 2:30 PM
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Finance students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration have a unique opportunity not available to finance majors at most colleges. The Department of Finance at CBA is one of only 37 University Partners in the U.S. with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation by
CFA Institute.
Apr 20 2015 10:30 AM
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Dr. Stanislava Nikolova, assistant professor of finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, is researching whether less regulatory reliance on credit ratings might reduce systemic risk transmission through the asset liquidation channel. In a co-authored paper, titled “The Removal of Credit Ratings from Capital Regulation: Implications for Systemic Risk,” she analyzes an initiative to reduce reliance on ratings for capital requirements in the insurance industry.
Apr 16 2015 3:00 PM
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More than 125 University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration students were honored at the 2015 CBA Honors Ceremony held Sunday, April 12. Eighty students received CBA awards for academic achievement including the William Gold Scholarship Keys, the Clifford Hicks Honor Keys, the LeRossignol Scholar Awards and the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Keys.
Apr 15 2015 3:30 PM
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Building valuable connections was the theme of the recent Banking Career Fair for students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Nebraska bankers. The event focused on increasing awareness and developing employment relationships.
Apr 7 2015 1:30 PM
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Gerry Finnegan, lecturer in finance at the UNL College of Business Administration, teaches the Personal Finance course (FINA 260) which helps students integrate practical finance concepts into their lives. The course, which is an ACE course that meets the general education requirements for UNL students, is popular among students in many colleges and majors.
Apr 2 2015 4:30 PM
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Recent research by Dr. Scott Murray, assistant professor of finance, has garnered substantial attention from the finance community. Dr. Murray has been invited to present this work at several prestigious events attended by top finance practitioners such as hedge fund and mutual managers, as well as leaders in the academic finance research community. Over the next few months, Dr. Murray and his co-authors will showcase their work at the Q-Group (The Institute for Quantitative Research in Finance) spring seminar, the Society for Financial Studies Cavalcade conference, and the Western Finance Association Meeting, which accepted only 144 of more than 1700 papers submitted. They have also been awarded the Q-Group’s Jack Treynor prize for superior research with applications in the field of investment management.
Mar 17 2015 9:30 AM
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The UNL College of Business Administration had 14 faculty and staff members honored by the UNL Teaching Council and UNL Parents Association at an annual recognition ceremony in January. Certificates of recognition for contributions to students were given during the ceremony. The awards provide positive feedback to campus faculty and staff about the work they do with students.
Mar 5 2015 10:00 AM
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Construction of UNL's new College of Business Administration Building launched with a ceremonial turning of dirt on March 4.
An estimated 350 attended the groundbreaking ceremony, which was held inside the Kauffman Academic Residential Center and near the site of the new building at 14th and Vine streets.
Feb 13 2015 4:00 PM
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College of Business Administration researchers Dr. Yijia Lin, associate professor of finance, Dr. Jifeng Yu, assistant professor of management, and Dr. Manferd Peterson, professor emeritus of finance, investigated the role of risk management networks as protection in investment decisions. They used network theory to develop a framework that delineates how the pattern of risk management linkages determines costs and characterizes a firm’s optimal network structure.
Feb 6 2015 9:30 AM
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More than 130 students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration learned from leaders in accounting, finance and business at An Evening of Executive Insights on Feb. 5 at Memorial Stadium. The event featured a series of three panel sessions and a networking reception with alumni, CBA advisory board members and business partners.
Jan 29 2015 11:30 AM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln announced 798 College of Business Administration students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester. To be included, students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Master of business administration students qualify for the Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA and nine or more credit hours.
Dec 18 2014 10:30 AM
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Commencement ceremonies for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be held on Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. The College of Business Administration graduated 384 seniors, masters and doctoral students. Four December graduates reflect on their CBA experience and how they are ready to Start Something in business.
Dec 4 2014 11:30 AM
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JoAnn Martin ’75, president and CEO of Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and chair, president and CEO of Ameritas Life in Lincoln, was named the 2014 College of Business Administration Master. Martin shared her insight from managing a major insurance and financial services company with CBA students and faculty, the CBA Honors Academy and student organizations during the 50th Annual Alumni Masters Week, Nov. 19-21.
Nov 5 2014 3:30 PM
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More than 2,000 College of Business Administration students attended the fall State Farm Ethics Lecture Series to hear Col. Arthur J. Athens, U.S. Marine Corps speak about the importance of integrity in one’s life at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Athens, director of the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership, told students he puts a premium on people who maintain a consistent self in all situations.
Sep 24 2014 4:30 PM
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A record number of nearly 200 advisory board members met at the UNL College of Business Administration on Friday, September 19, for the 2014 Partnership Summit and Advisory Board meetings. Dr. Donde Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business Administration, gave the State of the College address at the Grand Manse in downtown Lincoln where she emphasized the positive trajectories happening at CBA including business major enrollments approaching 3,900, business minors totaling about 1,500 and 35 new faculty hired in the last four years.
Sep 16 2014 3:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration provides opportunities for students to start something in the business world. Kyle Kaluza, a senior economics and finance major from Omaha, Nebraska, took the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) to give him an upper hand in the job market.
Sep 10 2014 11:30 AM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration jumped 21 spots to No. 51 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of undergraduate business programs. There were 429 schools listed in the latest rankings based on an assessment survey conducted in the spring of 2014. U.S. News surveyed deans and senior faculty at each undergraduate business program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and asked them to rate the overall quality of the undergraduate business program at each university.
Aug 16 2014 1:30 PM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated 135 seniors, masters and doctoral students at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 16 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Two August graduates who are ready to Start Something in the business world shared how their CBA experience gave them an advantage in the work force
May 15 2014 9:00 AM
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The 2014 Faculty and Staff Awards Reception for the College of Business Administration was held May 1 at the Van Brunt Visitors Center. Dr. Donde Plowman, the James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean, presented the awards to the 10 award recipients and recognized five retiring faculty.
May 10 2014 11:00 AM
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Graduating seniors, masters and doctoral students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration received their diplomas Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at commencement exercises at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Before the graduates begin their next chapter in new careers or furthering their education, some took time to share advice with current students looking to Start Something.
May 5 2014 3:30 PM
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A retirement reception for Gordon Karels, associate dean for research and graduate programs and Nebraska Bankers Association College Professor of Banking in the College of Business Administration, is 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 7 in CBA, room 222. The reception is open to students, faculty and staff.
May 3 2014 9:00 AM
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Senior Eric Reznicek has accomplished a lot during his time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration, including two internships at State Farm Insurance, assisting with research projects in the marketing department and being in the UNL Honors Program. However, earlier this year he was honored to have the UNL student body elect him as their representative to serve on the Nebraska Board of Regents.
Apr 17 2014 8:30 AM
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Nearly 100 University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration students were honored at the 2014 CBA Honors Ceremony held on Sunday, April 13. Forty-five students received CBA awards for academic achievement including the William Gold Scholarship Keys, the Clifford Hicks Honor Keys, the LeRossignol Scholar Awards and the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Keys.
Apr 8 2014 1:00 PM
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Lincoln native Chris Spanel used a combination of personal connections and UNL College of Business Administration resources to start his career. Set to graduate in May, the finance major landed a job with Credit Suisse in Chicago as an investment banking analyst. Credit Suisse is one of the world’s leading banks committed to delivering financial experience and expertise to corporate, institutional and government clients.
Apr 3 2014 10:00 AM
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Promoting compassionate currency is the mission of Lincoln native Greg Simon, founding member of the Bitcoin Financial Association and alumnus of the UNL College of Business Administration School of Accountancy. Simon and business partner David Mondrus spoke at CBA to nearly 150 students, faculty and business partners to discuss bitcoin, the new virtual currency (known as crypto-currency) that has people rethinking their ideas about money.
Mar 5 2014 1:30 PM
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The Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) business fraternity at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has kick-started member activity by offering a pair of Cole Haan shoes students can win by being active in the organization. Morgan Kuhl, a freshman accounting and finance major from Omaha, Neb., was awarded the shoes in January, just in time for important recruiting events this semester.
Feb 24 2014 11:00 AM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration had five finance students compete in the CFA Institute Research Challenge in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 7. The team finished second out of seven teams in the Nebraska/Iowa region. Hosted by the CFA Society of Iowa, the competition included teams from Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, Creighton University, University of Nebraska at Omaha and Loras College.
Feb 20 2014 1:30 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln announced the 786 College of Business Administration students named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester. To be included, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher for the semester.
Feb 12 2014 3:00 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration had 12 faculty and staff members honored by the UNL Teaching Council and UNL Parents Association at an annual recognition ceremony on Feb. 7. Certificates of recognition for contributions to students were given during the ceremony. The awards provide positive feedback to campus faculty and staff about the work they do with students.
Jan 9 2014 9:00 AM
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When Sadid Carrillo, a first-generation student from Schuyler, Neb., was a freshman at UNL, he had aspirations of becoming a doctor. All of those plans changed in his first chemistry class.
Oct 17 2013 11:30 AM
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Andrew Wesely and Brian Seger are both University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration graduates who presented in classes at CBA and encouraged business students to think outside the box when considering a career path. Wesely and Seger work at Kiewit Construction and believe it is the kind of opportunity current business students are being prepared for at CBA.
Oct 2 2013 8:00 AM
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The College of Business Administration Financial Analysis and Policy Conference is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Lied Center for Performing Arts' Commons.
Oct 1 2013 11:00 AM
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The College of Business Administration has six students on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Homecoming court. Royalty will be crowned during halftime of the Nebraska-Illinois football game, set to kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Memorial Stadium. Election for king and queen is Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the MyRed portal for UNL students.
Aug 30 2013 10:00 AM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration celebrated 100 years of educating business leaders on Friday, Aug. 23 with a back to school bash. More than 650 College of Business Administration students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and business partners attended the celebration. Earlier in the week, Governor Dave Heineman proclaimed the day as the 100th Anniversary of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Aug 23 2013 9:00 AM
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Josiah Hood did not have to travel far to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, but he believes his experiences and opportunities at the college will take him a long way after graduation.
Aug 22 2013 9:00 AM
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For Faith Larson, a 2002 finance graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, it wasn’t a straight shot from undergraduate to businesswoman. She earned her juris doctorate and masters of business administration with career stops in healthcare, business, law and international trading. This well-rounded experience in business and law makes her ideal in her role as managing director of Straight Shot, a 90-day accelerator for e-commerce and software as a service (SaaS) startups based in Omaha, Neb.
Jun 28 2013 1:00 PM
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Emily Phillips, a senior actuarial science major from Overland Park, Kan., was featured in a story on the ValuePenguin website. ValuePenguin is a data analysis company that provides statistical insights for insurance, financial and legal matters.
Jun 25 2013 1:00 PM
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Grant Essink knew he wanted to be a dentist before he arrived at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration. The next question he needed to answer was what to choose as his major, so he consulted people already working in the medical profession.
May 15 2013 2:00 PM
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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.
May 9 2013 9:00 AM
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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.
May 7 2013 9:00 AM
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More than 2,750 students received their diplomas May 3 and 4 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This is the second largest class in the history of UNL.
May 2 2013 2:00 PM
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Fourteen students from CBA presented in the Best Practice Competition at the regional meeting of Beta Alpha Psi on April 6. The competition, which was held in Kansas City, Kan., had three presentation categories including innovation, inspiration and imagination.
Apr 29 2013 3:00 PM
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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.
Apr 15 2013 11:30 AM
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More than 70 percent of undergraduate students currently enrolled at the UNL College of Business Administration have given their signature of support to the CBA ethics code. The student-written ethics code and belief statement were launched at the State Farm Ethics Day Lecture last year.
Mar 28 2013 3:30 PM
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Francisco Gomez competed against more than 800 applicants to become one of 40 students working at Capitol Hill this summer in Washington, D.C. A finance and international business senior at CBA, he received an eight-week internship offered by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.
Mar 6 2013 11:00 AM
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Students at CBA continue to lead by example when it comes to practicing the ethics principles taught at the college. CBA students Aakriti Agrawal and Karanbir Hundal both competed as part of UNL’s Ethics Bowl team in Boulder, Colo.
Mar 1 2013 1:30 PM
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MBA students from CBA took home the first place trophy in the second annual ACG Nebraska Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate case study competition designed to give students invaluable insights into a variety of areas of business and finance.
Feb 14 2013 11:45 AM
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The UNL Actuarial Science program has been renewed as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) by the Society of Actuaries’ Centers of Actuarial Excellence Evaluation Committee. The designation is given to programs that excel in eight criteria of qualitative and quantitative categories.
Feb 12 2013 10:00 AM
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Mark Hesser, CBA Dean’s Advisory Board member and alumnus, was recently named to the FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking. Hesser, who serves as president of Pinnacle Bank, promotes the bank’s vision of serving local customers through the concept of local control.
Feb 8 2013 11:30 AM
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Three students from the UNL College of Business Administration were awarded Nebraska Chamber of Commerce scholarships at a banquet held Thursday, February 7, at the Lincoln, Neb., Cornhusker Marriott hotel.
Sep 14 2012 1:30 PM
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The Nebraska Board of Regents approved plans for a new $84 million College of Business Administration building, making way for one of the most significant events in the history of the college, and largest academic building project in recent history at UNL.
Sep 4 2012 4:00 PM
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Dr. Donde Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the UNL College of Business Administration, announced a 25.4 percent increase in first-time freshmen enrollment in the College of Business Administration this fall.
Aug 23 2012 1:30 PM
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The Daily Drip, the student-run cafe located in the first floor atrium at the UNL College of Business Administration, is now taking orders. Customers can now order individual or catering needs through a new website designed to improve both the customer experience and the business operations.
Aug 13 2012 4:30 PM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration graduated 125 students following the summer 2012 semester. The commencement exercises were held Aug. 10 and 11 in separate ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Jul 13 2012 9:35 AM
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Derek Wallman transferred to UNL when he realized that the actuarial science program at the College of Business Administration was really his best option for long term happiness and success. He has begun taking classes this summer and is finding it to be the perfect fit.
Jul 6 2012 1:00 PM
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Emily Phillips, a junior actuarial science major at CBA, is spending the summer exploring future career options by interning at Lincoln Financial Group in Omaha, Neb. Phillips chose the internship even in the face of other tempting offers.
May 30 2012 2:14 PM
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The actuarial science program at the UNL College of Business Administration has been given a $500,000 gift from Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of Lincoln to support outstanding actuarial science faculty members.
May 15 2012 1:00 PM
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Jiri Tresl, a finance Ph.D. student at the College of Business Administration, has covered a lot of distance in his academic pursuits. Tresl has lived in three countries and attended a variety of schools, but perhaps nowhere has his academic success flourished as it has at Nebraska.
May 10 2012 10:08 AM
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More than 400 students graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration this spring. They were part of the largest graduation class in the history of UNL with over 2,800 students receiving degrees.
May 2 2012 2:39 PM
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Brothers Jordan and Josh Reinertson, who came to the College of Business Administration from Gibbon, Neb., were both awarded the distinction of Highest Honors for their academic achievements at the 2012 Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet. Overall, 84 CBA student-athletes were honored -- the most of any college.
May 1 2012 9:54 AM
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The Faculty Awards Reception for the College of Business Administration was held, Wednesday, 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 ten award recipients.
Apr 9 2012 1:00 PM
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The UNL UCARE program allows undergraduate students the chance to practice developing their own research project under the tutelage of a faculty sponsor. Shannon McCoy was one of 17 business students who worked on a UCARE project this past school year.
Mar 20 2012 8:40 AM
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The UNL-Drake Exchange is an annual event that lets students from the two school's actuarial science programs share social and educational experiences in a fun and relaxed environment. This year it was Drake's turn to host the students as the UNL contingent visited their counterparts in Des Moines, Iowa.
Feb 24 2012 9:21 AM
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The UNL College of Business Administration had 13 faculty and staff members honored by the UNL Teaching Council and UNL Parents Association at an annual recognition ceremony on Feb. 3. Four of the recipients were first time awardees.
Feb 23 2012 3:12 PM
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Misam Ali has taken her passion for finance and applied it to helping others. Her accomplishments as an undergraduate finance and pre-law major have given her the spotlight in a new UNL Go Big Red video.
Feb 21 2012 11:05 AM
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Students at CBA are making a habit of competing and winning in an online business management simulation that includes over 3,500 students worldwide. Shad Kearns captured first place during the fall 2011 semester before graduating with degrees in both finance and marketing.
Feb 10 2012 10:30 AM
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Wall Street, Fortune 500 Companies and businesses across the world continually discuss the importance of ethics in business. A group of CBA students decided to stop talking and start doing, writing a new student ethics code.
Dec 21 2011 10:45 AM
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Finance major Bailey Ryan takes pride in marching to the beat of her own drum. Ryan, who is active in many collegiate activities, is welcoming in 2012 by performing with the Cornhusker Marching Band at the Capital One bowl game.
Dec 13 2011 6:59 AM
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Dr. Jeff Bredthauer, lecturer of finance at CBA, was honored with the "William G. Altstadt - Outstanding Faculty Award" for the Fall of 2011 by the local chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. Bredthauer received his doctoral degree in finance from UNL earlier this year.
Nov 23 2011 3:57 PM
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Dr. Donna Dudney has always made practical research results a focus of her work, stemming in part from her own career in the banking industry. The impact her research has made to public policy makers and investment decision-makers is a product of an approach that recognizes those working in commerce today.
Oct 21 2011 3:46 PM
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Dr. Brandon Lockhart has recently had his paper, “Shareholder Returns, Trade Credits, and Operating Constraints” recognized by the Financial Management Association (FMA) Conference as a semi-finalist for top corporate paper among those to be presented at the annual meeting in Denver during October 19-22.
Oct 20 2011 8:00 AM
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“There’s something about Nebraska,” investment advisor Dr. Russell Fuller noted. “You’re born here and your blood is red and it stays red." Fuller recently came back to campus to present a seminar on his research to faculty and grad students of the CBA finance department.
Oct 12 2011 9:05 AM
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CBA senior, Julia Menez, proves that great things can be accomplished while involved in multiple academic programs. The actuarial science major has discovered a whole new world of opportunity at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.
Sep 21 2011 11:26 AM
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Dr. Kathleen Farrell, senior associate dean of the UNL College of Business Administration, is speaking at the inaugural Catalyst Corporate Board Governance Symposium being held in Toronto. The symposium is looking at the representation of women in top management and on corporate boards.
Sep 7 2011 9:00 AM
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Dr. Sam Allgood, Dr. Fiona Nah and Dr. Geoffrey Friesen also received promotions at the UNL College of Business Administration this academic year. All three have played significant roles in advancing the strategic goals of the College.
Aug 29 2011 1:55 PM
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After emigrating from Czechoslovakia following World War II, Dr. Tom Zorn found a new home in America that eventually led him to the UNL College of Business Administration. Zorn spoke about his 30 year career in the finance department and talked about his future plans in retirement.
Aug 24 2011 10:10 AM
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Marketing and Finance major Hans Christensen studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa during the spring semester. His experiences far surpassed what he ever imagined.
Aug 3 2011 10:02 AM
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Kelsey Bridges and Ryan Root are two of more than 35 UNL actuarial science students participating in internships throughout the country. The opportunity is giving these students the chance to experience what life will be like in their future careers.
May 6 2011 10:44 AM
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Matt Adamson came to UNL to get his MBA degree but wasn't sure of its value compared to an undergrad degree. Upon graduating in May, Adamson has a new appreciation for what UNL's MBA program really has to offer.
May 4 2011 9:05 AM
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The inaugural Faculty Awards Reception for the College of Business Administration held, Thursday, April 28 at the Visitor’s Center. Dr. Donde Plowman, the James, Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of CBA, honored six retiring faculty members and presented 10 faculty awards.
Apr 28 2011 2:06 PM
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The UNL UCARE (Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience) program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to learn how to conduct their own research. Kin-ian Yin is just one of the college of business students who participated in the program this year.
Apr 4 2011 1:03 PM
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UNL's Actuarial Science club participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life held at the UNL Cook Pavillion. About 30 students from the club joined together to raise nearly $1,000 of the $37,000 raised at the one night event.
Feb 23 2011 3:17 PM
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UNL finance major Joel Jantzen took a detour into economics last year and captured a first place trophy competing in the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference.
Feb 23 2011 9:32 AM
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Dr. Yijia Lin recently received a grant from the UNL Research Council to assist in modeling mortality risks and pricing mortality securities/claims.
Feb 21 2011 11:57 AM
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Assistant Professor of Practice Sue Vagts is currently featured in the UNL "Put Yourself on the Map" campaign for her efforts developing and teaching the capstone course for the Actuarial Science program.
Feb 2 2011 8:06 AM
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Four faculty members from the UNL Finance department have been honored with the Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students.
Jan 31 2011 10:18 AM
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The recognition of the Actuarial Science program from those outside UNL is certainly impressive but the true vibrancy of the program may really be found in the achievements of current students and their outreach to community, alumni, and fellow students.
Jan 6 2011 2:37 PM
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CBA Assistant Professor Brandon Lockhart recently received an award from the UNL Research Council. The award will help facilitate Lockhart's current research project in which he is studying data pertaining to firm filings of 8-K forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dec 16 2010 10:37 AM
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UNL College of Business student Katie Thomas recently put herself on the map by visiting China through UNL's Study Abroad program. Thomas is getting her degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance.
Nov 10 2010 5:27 PM
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Brooke Parsons has spent the past year as a student worker in the Management department while finishing her B.S. in Finance. Now she’s graduated and beginning a new chapter in her life which recently got jump started with an internship at Conagra.
Nov 10 2010 5:10 PM
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Shuang Liu is a Finance major at the UNL College of Business. She chose finance in part because it was an area she felt she needed to become stronger. With the help of an internship with the Nebraska Bank of Commerce, Liu is doing just that.
Oct 27 2010 3:16 PM
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Jeff Watton is on the fast track here at the UNL College of Business in more than one way. Academically Watton scored in the 95th percentile while taking the Major Field Test which measures whether MBA students have the required knowledge necessary for their degree.
Oct 27 2010 12:10 PM
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UNL College of Business students have a unique opportunity when they enroll in Finance 463. It’s a chance to experience first-hand the investment strategies of world renown analyst and former UNL business graduate Warren Buffett. Not only do students complete projects that attempt to simulate Buffett’s valuation techniques but they also get to meet Buffett on an annual class trip. UNL Finance professor Dr. Donna Dudney currently teaches the class and believes there are a variety of reasons why it’s one of the most intriguing classes offered for students.
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