Jun 13 2013 9:00 AM
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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.
Jun 12 2013 9:00 AM
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Nolan Johnson arrived at UNL in the fall of 2009 from Omaha, Neb., knowing involvement would play an important role in his collegiate experience. As a freshman, he joined the Association of Students for the University of Nebraska Committee for Fee Allocation which oversees the yearly allocation of student fees. This was a daunting task for anyone to take on, let alone a freshman.
Jun 6 2013 11:00 AM
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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.
May 31 2013 10:00 AM
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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.
May 24 2013 9:00 AM
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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.
May 22 2013 9:00 AM
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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.
May 20 2013 9:00 AM
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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.
May 17 2013 3:00 AM
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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.
May 16 2013 1:00 PM
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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.
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 10 2013 1:00 PM
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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).
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 8 2013 3:00 PM
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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.
May 8 2013 10:00 AM
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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.
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.
May 2 2013 10:00 AM
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Devin Lovgren’s pre-professional internship last summer helped prepare him for life after graduating from CBA. After the agribusiness major interned at the Stewart Seed Lab on the UNL East Campus last summer, he acquired the hands-on experience needed in his field.
May 1 2013 10:00 AM
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration students Margo Berends of Aurora, Colo., and Anh Ha of Hanoi, Vietnam, were honored with 2013 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards by the UNL Office of Student Affairs on April 26.
Apr 30 2013 1:00 PM
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Sixty-four students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration were recognized at the 2013 Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet. They were honored for achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA.
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 23 2013 4:00 PM
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A College of Business Administration student, Mark Carney, received the President of the Year Award at the Student Impact Awards banquet April 9 in the Nebraska Union. Warren Luckner, David P. Hayes Memorial Chair in Actuarial Science, was honored as the Adviser of the Year.
Apr 23 2013 9:00 AM
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Nine students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration pitched to a panel of professional judges at the Target Case Competition held Friday, April 19, 2013. The competition, which was held at CBA, included three student teams made up of three students. The winning team received a $1,500 grand prize.
Apr 22 2013 3:00 PM
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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.
Apr 19 2013 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator for Nebraska dropped in March, falling by 0.39 percent. This decrease in the state indicator, which is designed to predict economic growth six months in the future, suggests weakness in the Nebraska economy during summer 2013.
Apr 17 2013 3:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration held its Advisory Board Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 12. The awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of business leaders and corporations in the state of Nebraska and the world.
Apr 17 2013 10:00 AM
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Dr. Carlos Asarta, associate professor of practice in economics at the UNL College of Business Administration, was awarded the Association of the Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN) Outstanding Educator of the Year Award for large classes at the ASUN new student government installation on April 3 at the Wick Alumni Center.
Apr 16 2013 2:00 PM
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The UNL UCARE program gives students the chance to participate in research at the undergraduate level. Christine Ochsner, junior accounting and economics major from Geneva, Neb., shared her economics education research with a poster presentation at the Spring UNL Undergraduate Research Fair on April 10.
Apr 16 2013 10:00 AM
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More than 330 UNL College of Business Administration students were honored at the 2013 CBA Honors Ceremony held on Sunday, April 14. They received various 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 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.
Apr 2 2013 10:00 AM
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The Nebraska Council on Economic Education, located at CBA, is celebrating 50 years of service to the citizens of Nebraska. Started in 1963 to promote economic literacy, the council has grown into a unique public/private partnership that leads the nation in economic education and curriculum development.
Mar 29 2013 2:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration Marketing Department held the 22nd annual Robert Mittelstaedt Doctoral Symposium from March 28-30, 2013. This year ISBM dissertation award winner Jeff Johnson presented his research at the proceedings.
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 25 2013 3:00 PM
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The BSAD 111 business development class is required for all freshmen business students entering the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration. Though required, the course is an experience students do not want to miss, as it helps them integrate into the CBA community.
Mar 21 2013 3:00 PM
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The Center for Entrepreneurship in the UNL College of Business Administration hosted the UNL Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards Night, Tuesday, March 12 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. The reception was followed by the awards ceremony and dinner.
Mar 20 2013 3:00 PM
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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.
Mar 20 2013 2:00 AM
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Plans for a new state-of-the-art College of Business Administration building at UNL take another step forward with major gift support and selection of project architects. The University of Nebraska Foundation has received gifts and commitments of gifts toward fundraising for the building.
Mar 19 2013 4:00 PM
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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.
Mar 18 2013 11:00 AM
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Supply chain management is the newest major at CBA. Chip Duden, vice president of strategic business analytics at Werner Enterprises and member of the CBA supply chain management advisory board, spoke to students at CBA recently about the increasing opportunities in the field.
Mar 15 2013 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) grew modestly in February 2013, rising by 0.16%. This increase in the LEI-N, which is designed to predict economic growth six months in the future, suggests that the Nebraska economy will grow only modestly in mid-2013.
Mar 13 2013 10:00 AM
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When Jena Gangwish changed her major to nutrition she immediately enrolled in the CBA business minor program because she knew she wanted business to play a major role in her undergraduate education.
Mar 11 2013 9:00 AM
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UNL College of Business Administration marketing majors Emma Vavricka and Taylor Lucas competed at the 15th Annual National Collegiate Sales Competition held at Kennesaw State University outside of Atlanta, Ga. The competition is the world’s largest of its kind.
Mar 8 2013 9:00 AM
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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.
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 4 2013 3:30 PM
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Cameron Kochenower, a UNL College of Business Administration management alum, believes his business degree, along with participation in a computer science and engineering (CSE) design team during his senior year, was the key to landing a job immediately upon graduation.
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 28 2013 9:00 AM
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Dr. Jenna Pieper joined the faculty at CBA last fall on the heels of winning the Ralph Alexander Dissertation Award presented by the Academy of Management. The award is only presented when a dissertation is deemed to have comprehensively addressed a significant problem in the human resources field.
Feb 27 2013 11:00 AM
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The academic advisers in the UNL College of Business Administration are excited about the new My Degree Audit tool which replaces the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS).
Feb 27 2013 9:00 AM
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Ted Paterson, Ph.D. student in the UNL College of Business Administration management department, was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award at the Office of Graduate Studies’ Graduate Studies Awards Reception.
Feb 20 2013 11:00 AM
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Dr. Mark Whitacre, Fortune 500 executive turned FBI informant, spoke to over 1,600 business students at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on the importance of making the right decisions. The event was held as part of the Business Ethics Program’s Spring Ethics Day Lecture.
Feb 15 2013 1:30 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration had nine faculty and staff members honored by the UNL Teaching Council and UNL Parents Association at an annual recognition ceremony on Feb. 8. Certificates of recognition for contributions to students were given during the ceremony.
Feb 15 2013 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator for Nebraska grew moderately in January, rising by 0.36 percent. This increase in the state indicator, which is designed to predict economic growth six months in the future, suggests that the Nebraska economy will grow at a moderate pace in mid-2013.
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.
Feb 8 2013 2:00 AM
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State forecasters said Friday they expect modest economic and employment growth this year in Nebraska, as well as for farm incomes to slide back from recent all-time highs and the rate of non-farm income growth to slow in 2013.
Feb 5 2013 11:00 AM
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Steven Haywood works as a pricing manager at Union Pacific Railroad. Just a few years ago, he was a freshman living in the Business Learning Community at UNL. Now he mentors students at the College of Business Administration to help them learn what it takes to make it in business.
Jan 31 2013 1:30 PM
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Dr. Arthur Allen is studying the connections between a private foundation and its founder. Is there an integral connection between the name of an organization and the style with which that individual runs the foundation that might be jeopardized when the founder is no longer around?
Jan 29 2013 11:15 AM
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Nebraska Husker athletes and business students Janine Weinreich and Stefanie Weinstein represent two in a long line of international students, who came to Nebraska from Germany to compete on the women’s tennis team.
Jan 25 2013 3:30 PM
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Jeff Johnson, a Ph.D. marketing student at CBA, was selected as a winner of the 2013 American Marketing Association Sales SIG Dissertation Proposal Competition. He will receive a cash award and will have his fees paid to attend the AMA New Horizons Sales Consortium.
Jan 24 2013 8:00 AM
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Each year CBA sends a select group of students to the U.S. Naval Academy Leadership Conference in Annapolis, Md. The goal of the conference is to bring together the best minds in the practice and study of leadership to exchange ideas and experiences among both military and civilian students.
Jan 23 2013 9:00 AM
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“That’s Logistics” was an advertisement campaign that UPS featured a few years ago that caught the attention of Melissa Dragoo, sophomore at CBA from Scottsdale, Ariz. The ad helped inspire Dragoo to become one of the first business students at CBA to enroll in the new supply chain management courses.
Jan 18 2013 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator for Nebraska rose modestly, by 0.11 percent, in December, according to economists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business Administration.
Jan 17 2013 1:50 PM
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The online MBA program at the CBA ranked second in the Big Ten in the 2013 U.S. News and World Report. Released January 15, the report ranked the UNL MBA program as a Best Online Graduate Business Program. Overall, UNL was 17th out of 148 programs.
Jan 15 2013 9:00 AM
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Marketing students Elaine Ji and Emma Vavricka were awarded the annual National Research Corporation (NRC) Rising Stars Scholarship. The scholarship rewards students with an interest in business development, marketing and entrepreneurship. Each recipient received $2,000.
Jan 14 2013 9:00 AM
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Dr. Richard Edwards, professor of economics at CBA and director of the UNL Center for Great Plains Studies, is contributing an essay on the Homestead Act to a volume which will be presented to President Barack Obama at his presidential inauguration.
Jan 11 2013 11:00 AM
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The UNL College of Business Administration is offering a faculty-led study abroad program to China for the Summer of 2013. Students will experience the business environment and cultural aspects in Shanghai, Beijing and Hangzhou for 17 days, June 10-26 while earning three UNL credits.
Jan 8 2013 1:14 PM
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A unique opportunity to blend business and computer science at UNL intrigued John Wirtz, Brian Kaiser and David Graff. When the three students collaborated at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School, the result was Hudl, a company founded to help athletic teams win.
Jan 7 2013 10:52 AM
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Being a member of the U.S. Army can be stressful. Major Paul Lester, who received his Ph.D. from the College of Business Administration, is now working with CBA researchers to help evaluate new army strategies through a program called Comprehensive Soldier Fitness.
Jan 3 2013 2:33 PM
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Sean Fisher knew he wanted to do two things in life – become a doctor and play football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Upon arriving at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln he discovered that majoring in business would be another important piece achieving his goals.
Dec 21 2012 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) declined modestly in November 2012, dropping by 0.18%. This modest decline, however, followed four months of solid growth in LEI-N from July through October. Nevertheless, the Nebraska economy therefore is expected to grow at a moderate pace in December and in the first half of 2013.
Dec 10 2012 1:13 PM
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Dr. Seth Giertz, assistant professor of economics, has been featured in the news media recently regarding upcoming implications of the fiscal cliff that Congress is currently facing. Giertz wrote an article that appeared on The Hill's Congress Blog and was also quoted in an ABC News story.
Dec 6 2012 10:09 AM
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High school students from across the state came to the UNL to take part in the fifth annual American Business Competition. The event was hosted by the Phi Beta Lambda business student organization which is sponsored by the CBA. Over 300 students from 21 high schools attended the annual event.
Dec 3 2012 10:35 AM
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Senior agribusiness major Dan Dudney graduates in December and is already prepared to be a seed technician at Monsanto, a corn production facility, in Waco, Neb. Dudney interned with the company in the summer and received hands-on experience in the agriculture industry.
Nov 30 2012 4:14 PM
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Business students at the Jeffery S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management discovered the art of digital marketing by learning how to manage ad words through the web search engine most of us use every day – Google.
Nov 28 2012 10:00 AM
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One of the best known student organizations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently changed their name from Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to Enactus. The name Enactus comes from a blend of words – Entrepreneurial, Action and Us.
Nov 16 2012 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) was largely unchanged in October 2012, dropping by 0.06%. This slight decline, however, followed three months of growth in LEI-N from July through September and the October data is insufficient to reverse the trend of the previous three months.
Nov 6 2012 9:00 AM
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CBA economics professors, Dr. William Walstad and Dr. Sam Allgood were referenced in an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding their research on financial literacy. Their research looked at people’s financial literacy scores compared with their level of confidence, and found that people with high confidence scores were much better at making good financial decisions even if they did not always score high in actual financial knowledge.
Nov 5 2012 5:00 PM
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MBA students at CBA were recently treated to a mix of motorcycles, management and marketing in their international business course. Michael Boyle, a UNL alumnus and vice president at Kawasaki, gave students a unique perspective of how supply chain management works in the local economy.
Oct 25 2012 3:00 PM
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Students enrolled in distance coursework through the UNL MBA program are learning that online does not mean out-of-touch. Steve Welton, assistant professor of practice in marketing, is just one example of instructors providing real world instruction to all MBA students at the college.
Oct 24 2012 4:00 PM
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Three minutes to make one pitch equals 3-2-1 Quickpitch -- the name of the annual student entrepreneur competition organized by the CBA Center for Entrepreneurship. This year’s competition will be held November 29, at 6:00 p.m. inside Memorial Stadium.
Oct 19 2012 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator for Nebraska was largely unchanged in September, rising by just .09 percent. The slight increase followed two months of solid growth in the indicator in July and August.
Oct 17 2012 9:00 AM
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Dr. Eric Thompson, director of the Bureau of Business Research (BBR) and Sheri Irwin-Gish, executive director of communications and marketing for the UNL College of Business Administration both appeared recently on KLIN’s Grow Lincoln radio program.
Oct 4 2012 10:00 AM
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Dr. Ann Mari May and Dr. Mary McGarvey of CBA, along with Dr. Robert Whaples of Wake Forest, thought it would be interesting to find out if there were differences in the views of economists along the lines of gender. In doing so, they have garnered attention in the national media.
Sep 26 2012 12:00 PM
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Eavesdropping on business deals at the airport, accepting extravagant gifts from clients, having a co-worker display a Confederate flag in the work place – these are just a few of the ethical issues that were discussed with CBA students at the fall 2012 Ethics Day Lecture.
Sep 25 2012 3:00 PM
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Nick Kepler joined Wells Fargo Bank nine days after graduating from CBA in 2004 with a degree in international business. Today Kepler is vice-president in Wells Fargo’s Corporate Banking Group in Chicago, serving clients throughout the Midwest.
Sep 24 2012 2:19 PM
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Jeff Johnson, a marketing Ph.D. candidate at CBA, has received the 2012-2013 Presidential Graduate Fellowship from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The fellowship includes a stipend that will allow Johnson to pursue research projects full-time during the current school year.
Sep 21 2012 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator for Nebraska increased by 1.19 percent in August, and after two consecutive monthly increases, University of Nebraska-Lincoln economists predict a moderate pace of growth at the end of 2012 and into early 2013.
Sep 20 2012 8:34 AM
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UNL is pushing toward a social media blitz on Monday, September 24, being called
#UNL24. CBA and all business students, including Courtney Breault -- number 24 on the Husker softball team -- are being encouraged to play ball!
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 5 2012 2:55 PM
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Dr. Ann Mari May, professor of economics at the UNL College of Business Administration, was recently featured in three national news media articles. The Articles were from from ABC News, Phys.org. and the Chronicle of Higher Education. The articles examined gender roles with regard to economic issues.
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 24 2012 1:30 PM
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Dr. John Anderson was featured at the Legislative Economic Summit sponsored by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Strategic Air Command Air Base Museum and 500 people attended, including the entire congressional delegation from the state of Nebraska.
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 17 2012 4:30 PM
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Three CBA students tried their hand at a unique version of ‘Survivor’ last week by competing against other UNL students while living on a big red bus parked outside the Nebraska Union. The first prize winner of the Tuition Mission contest, sponsored by Lincoln radio station KFRX, received tuition and books for one year.
Aug 17 2012 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) increased by 1.24% in July 2012, reversing a decline in both May and June. Improvement in the indicator after two months of decline suggests that Nebraska will be able to sustain slow economic growth during the winter of late 2012 and early 2013.
Aug 16 2012 3:00 PM
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The Center for Entrepreneurship has announced the launch of a new web site for the UNL Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). SIFE, is a student organization that encourages students to practice entrepreneurial principles through a variety of community projects, business opportunities and social networking.
Aug 14 2012 11:30 AM
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Catching Husker fever isn’t tough in Nebraska, but Ian and Tess Jordan prove that it definitely spreads out of state as well. Though relatives graduated from UNL, the Plano, Texas natives found their own connections to the College of Business Administration when making their college decision.
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.
Aug 2 2012 4:37 PM
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This summer UNL business students were honored in San Antonio at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference. After competing in Kearney in March, over 20 UNL students qualified for the national competition.
Jul 24 2012 8:30 AM
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Dr. Linda Ruchala is always ready to talk to her students about accounting. As an associate professor at the School of Accountancy, Ruchala knows the importance of hard work. Now she is discovering another hard working group through her newest hobby – beekeeping.
Jul 20 2012 1:00 PM
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Jacob Daberkow, a senior business administration major at the UNL College of Business Administration, set out this summer on a once in a lifetime adventure with the CBA Oxford Study Abroad Program. Daberkow is currently in England blogging about his experiences abroad.
Jul 20 2012 3:00 AM
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The Nebraska Business Forecast Council expects Nebraska’s economic growth to remain modest over the next few years, helping the state maintain low unemployment and relative strength compared with the U.S. economy.
Jul 16 2012 1:00 PM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration hosted the inaugural DREAM BIG Academy, July 8-11, which brought soon-to-be high school seniors from across the state to Lincoln to explore college life and business concepts first hand.
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.
Jun 29 2012 1:32 PM
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Dr. William Walstad presented research results on the effect of financial literacy on credit card use at the Financial Literacy and Education Summit held at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. Walstad and colleague Dr. Sam Allgood studied how knowledge and perception shape people's financial behaviors.
Jun 26 2012 11:18 AM
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Justine Rapp, a marketing doctoral student at CBA, appeared on Lincoln radio station KLIN’s Grow Lincoln program recently to discuss her research on how marketing affects consumers with compulsive and addictive behaviors.
Jun 25 2012 11:37 AM
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Dr. Eric Thompson recently appeared on Lincoln’s KLIN radio Grow Lincoln program to reiterate the current state of the Nebraska economy. Although Thompson did see disappointing signs in the recent Leading Economic Indicator report for Nebraska, he also sees reasons for optimism, particularly in the Lincoln economy.
Jun 19 2012 1:00 PM
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Four former UNL College of Business Administration grads were included in the Lincoln Journal Star's inaugural Lincoln's 20 under 40 section, which highlighted 20 of the top local business leaders under 40 years old. Two of the awardees included CBA grads Eric and Stephanie Dinger.
Jun 15 2012 3:00 AM
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The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) decreased by 0.52% in May 2012, the second decline in the last three months. Indicator values over the last three months suggest a slow growth in the Nebraska economy during the fall of 2012.
Jun 12 2012 3:00 PM
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CBA marketing students taking the Marketing Management capstone course worked with local businesses to create business plans for various products and services. Matt May was a team member that helped developed a plan for an application to assist truck drivers.
Jun 11 2012 9:00 AM
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Dr. John Anderson's research was recently featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal. The article examined whether government wage mandates for tipped employees, such as waiters and waitresses, actually resulted in more take home pay for employees.
Jun 4 2012 11:10 AM
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The UNL SIFE Team were named first place winners in their league at the SIFE national competition. The team received a $1,000 award for their finish and a $5,000 award for the “2012 Walmart: Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Partnership." The money will be used to for ongoing projects in the local and global communities.
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 29 2012 2:54 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration recently hosted the inaugural CBA Employer Partners Day. The event was part of a strategic plan to engage employers in new ways that will help both students and employers make the right connections in the job market.
May 18 2012 12:10 AM
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After a slight dip in the Bureau of Business Research Leading Economic Indicator - Nebraska April report, the May report projects an increase in economic growth for the state late this year. The LEI-N is produced by faculty and students at the UNL College of Business Administration.
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 14 2012 1:10 PM
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The road to recognition in academic research is a long one. Yet the necessity of time makes it all the more meaningful to Dr. Ravi Sohi, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research at CBA, who recently was awarded the 2012 Louis W. Stern Award by the American Marketing Association.
May 11 2012 12:00 PM
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Jocelyn Robertshaw has always tackled new adventures and projects whether she was ready or not. When she decided to move back to Nebraska and start a business, it was no surprise that she named her wedding store just that – Ready or Knot.
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 20 2012 12:01 AM
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Dr. Eric Thompson, director of the UNL College of Business Administration Bureau of Business Research, reported a small decline in the Leading Economic Indicator for the state of Nebraska. It was the first decline the BBR has reported since beginning monthly reports earlier this year.
Apr 19 2012 2:51 PM
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UNL Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) were named Champions of their League while competing against other SIFE teams from across the country. The regionals were held in Chicago, and the UNL team will now go on to compete at the national tournament in Kansas City in May.
Apr 16 2012 2:22 PM
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Richard Varner, James Pittenger, Smith Hayes Companies and Carl Mammel all were recognized at the 2012 UNL College of Business Administration Advisory Board Awards Luncheon. Kirk Kellner, President of the Advisory Board, was the emcee, while Dean Donde Plowman presented the awards.
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.
Apr 6 2012 11:03 AM
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Dr. Donde Plowman, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business Administration, was featured in the Wall Street Journal for her research in the area of organizational mindfulness. Plowman and colleagues surveyed administrators of U.S. colleges of business to study the topic.
Apr 2 2012 9:08 AM
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The 21st Annual Robert Mittelstaedt Doctoral Symposium brought Ph.D. students from throughout the country to Nebraska to participate in one of the country’s most respected marketing research events. Jessica Mikeska and Shipra Gupta were two CBA students who participated in the program of events.
Mar 29 2012 10:00 AM
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The UNL Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) will showcase their local and national projects from this year on Tuesday, April 10 at the Van Brunt Visitors Center Presentation Room. SIFE students seek to make a difference in area communities while developing skills to become socially responsible business leaders.
Mar 28 2012 11:11 AM
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Lindsey Eastwood, vice president of the UNL MBA Student Association, participates in a labor of love each year at the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Eastwood's mother is a cancer survivor who joins with her daughter for the fund raising event.
Mar 16 2012 2:00 AM
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The UNL Bureau of Business Research again identified an increase this month in the Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) for the state of Nebraska. The LEI increased 0.93%, indicating moderate growth for the Nebraska economy in mid-2012.
Mar 13 2012 8:30 AM
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The UNL College of Business Administration moved up 22 spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings for best "Part-Time MBA School". Dean Donde Plowman noted that the jump in rankings is significant considering the rankings are based on peer assessment by business school deans and directors.
Mar 9 2012 9:25 AM
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This fall the UNL College of Business Administration will offer a new undergraduate business minor designed for non-business students. The new minor requires students to take 18 credit hours of business courses and is open to students from all colleges across campus.
Mar 8 2012 3:50 PM
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Dr. Peter Harms, assistant professor of management at UNL, is advancing an area of research with a long history at the College of Business Administration by taking a look at psychological capital to better understand what makes people successful in their jobs and lead happier lives.
Mar 2 2012 2:26 PM
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Emily Koopmann came to the UNL College of Business Administration from a graduating class of 64 students in Raymond, Neb. She's accomplished much during her time at CBA including being named Homecoming Queen last fall. Now she's being featured in a UNL video spotlight.
Feb 28 2012 8:00 AM
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The American Economic Association (AEA) is the largest association of economists in the world. Dr. Sam Allgood, professor economics at CBA, will now be chairing the AEA's Committee on Economic Education, giving the University of Nebraska-Lincoln a strong voice among the leaders in the field.
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 20 2012 11:09 AM
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State Farm Insurance gave a $15,000 grant to the CBA Business Ethics Program. The grant will help publish a business ethics booklet and create a code of ethics reference card for students. State Farm will also sponsor an ethics lecture in the fall.
Feb 17 2012 12:45 AM
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The initial release of the Leading Economic Indicator report for Nebraska, produced by faculty and students in the Department of Economics and Bureau of Business Research at the UNL College of Business Administration, is a positive one for the Cornhusker state.
Feb 15 2012 10:44 AM
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When Peter Sam moved to Gothenburg, Neb., from Los Angeles he experienced culture shock. A sophomore in high school at the time, Sam liked to blend into the crowd -- but his collegiate success at CBA is making it harder for him to go unnoticed.
Feb 13 2012 11:30 AM
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CBA economics professors Drs. Roger Butters and Carlos Asarta are helping revolutionize the way students learn. The two are part of an initiative by McGraw-Hill Higher Education and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln which will produce the first-ever fully digital curriculum for the economics course.
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.
Feb 7 2012 9:45 AM
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The College of Business Administration is expanding value to students beyond the superior education they receive in the classroom. The new CBA Career Services office provides students a unique professional development center that tailors to business students.
Feb 3 2012 11:34 AM
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Recent charges of mistreatment of workers who create and manufacture Apple products have led to ethics questions for iPhone users. Dr. Janice Lawrence, director of the business ethics program at CBA, was interviewed by Business News Daily regarding her views on the situation.
Feb 1 2012 8:00 AM
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In today’s economy, big firms, as well as small and medium-size organizations, are all trying to reclaim their entrepreneurial roots. The CBA Center for Entrepreneurship is establishing that same entrepreneurial spirit in the work it performs with students and in the community.
Jan 27 2012 8:39 AM
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Dr. Amit Saini, associate professor of marketing at the UNL College of Business Administration, is fascinated with how current marketing trends blend with technology. His research on the subject has been recognized nationally as breaking new ground.
Jan 26 2012 8:56 AM
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National Research Corporation (NRC) announced that CBA marketing students Danielle Tucker and Hans Christensen are the recipients of the inaugural NRC Rising Stars Scholarship. Each recipient receives $2,000 to be applied toward their tuition and fees.
Jan 23 2012 9:08 AM
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Michael Miller, energetic leadership consultant and speaker, will give an interactive presentation to students on January 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union Ballroom. The event is being sponsored by the College of Business Administration and UNL Student Involvement.
Jan 20 2012 4:34 PM
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Dr. Paul Tanyi came to the U.S. from Cameroon seven years ago planning to return home after getting his MBA. His plans changed once he discovered his passion for teaching and found his way to Nebraska.
Jan 19 2012 8:28 AM
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The Senshu University Business, Culture and Language Study Abroad Program is a true exchange program. Students from UNL trade places with students from Senshu University in Tokyo, Japan. The new perspective gives students a rare opportunity to experience both a new culture and educational system.
Jan 12 2012 4:20 PM
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CBA's Bureau of Business Research (BBR) offers students a chance to show their initiative when it comes to tackling major research projects. Dr. Eric Thompson, Director of the BBR, believes the Bureau is also one of Nebraska's key resources when it comes to understanding our economy.
Jan 3 2012 11:49 AM
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Freshmen management major Sam Meier has a contagious enthusiasm for Nebraska. He moved to Lincoln from Wisconsin to attend the College of Business Administration and has found a new home in the Business Learning Community.
Dec 23 2011 8:00 AM
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Del Lienemann Sr. and his family have spent a lifetime supporting the UNL College of Business Administration. They are proof of the power of giving and recently have endowed a faculty chair in the School of Accountancy.
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 19 2011 2:05 PM
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Student-athletes at the College of Business Administration continue to achieve excellence on the playing field and in the classroom. Ben Cotton is one recent CBA graduate who has made the most of both his athletic and academic opportunities at Nebraska.
Dec 16 2011 8:00 AM
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Dean Donde Plowman and everyone at the UNL College of Business Administration wishes you a wonderful holiday season. Watch our video greeting card.
Dec 15 2011 8:29 AM
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The Business Ethics program at the UNL College of Business Administration is ranked as the third strongest program in the Big Ten conference by Businessweek. The program is integrated into over 90 percent of business classes and visiting speakers are a large component of the program.
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.
Dec 8 2011 8:00 AM
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College of Business Administration accountancy students who take the Fraud Examination class are learning exactly what it takes to prevent fraud. Dr. Janice Lawrence is helping students take on real world fraud risk assessment reviews of local non-profits that benefit both the community and the students.
Dec 5 2011 1:47 PM
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Economics faculty members Drs. Roger Butters, Carlos Asarta and Eric Thompson were recognized with the Phil Saunders Award for Best Research Paper at the 2011 National Association of Economic Educators annual meeting. The award recognizes the paper that best contributes to research in economic education.
Nov 29 2011 4:35 PM
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College of Business Administration MBA graduate Tyrone Fahie was recently featured in the UNL 'Go Big Red' video spotlight series. Fahie was awarded the Lott Impact trophy among other recognitions during his time at UNL and currently works at TD Ameritrade in Omaha.
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.
Nov 11 2011 8:58 AM
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When Tonn ’81 and Holly (Acklie) Ostergard ‘80 were asked to chair the UNL College of Business Administration Campaign for Nebraska, they immediately agreed due to their “collective affection” for CBA. Both graduated from UNL and hope to give back to CBA through their efforts on the campaign.
Nov 1 2011 12:27 PM
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Dr. Seth Giertz, will be presenting a seminar at the Lincoln Institute in Cambridge, Mass. The topic will be "Boom and Bust: A Look at Housing Bubbles from 1980-2010."
Oct 21 2011 8:00 AM
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Jamie Hoelscher is a third year Ph.D. student at the UNL College of Business Administration School of Accountancy. She continues the tradition of hard working graduate level students that have attended the prestigious School.
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 17 2011 2:23 PM
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A recent economic seminar spotlighting the influence of athletics in higher education was presented by Dr. John Siegfried of Vanderbilt University. The seminar was hosted by the College of Business Administration Department of Economics and can be viewed online.
Oct 14 2011 8:00 AM
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The UNL Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) group were awarded a $3,000 grant from True Hero Inc., a nonprofit organization that awards grants to youth and student groups. With the grant money, SIFE plans to help promote self-sufficiency among residents in the Pine Ridge community by providing opportunities to succeed.
Oct 13 2011 8:00 AM
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CBA senior Emily Koopmann of Raymond, and Skip Hecox of Gothenburg, were crowned king and queen Oct. 8 at the UNL Homecoming celebration. Koopmann is a marketing and economics major and Hecox is an agribusiness major (CASNR).
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.
Oct 7 2011 8:59 AM
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The College of Business Administration recently hosted a panel of prominent whistleblowers through the efforts of Dr. Janice Lawrence and the Business Ethics program. The panelists included Gary Aguirre, a former prosecutor for the SEC, who spent years of his life fighting corruption in the agency.
Oct 3 2011 9:40 AM
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Mark Suleiman, a senior business student majoring in economics, continues to make his mark both in business endeavors and in national media attention. Suleiman, known for creating the Shark Fund student investment club at UNL, now has plans to take his entrepreneurial vision to a new level.
Sep 29 2011 5:08 PM
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CBA alum, Doug Fernaays, recently returned to UNL to tell current business students what he did in school to jump start his own career. Fernaays, who was active in Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), emphasized the opportunities every CBA student has in front of them.
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 19 2011 9:00 AM
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Dr. John Siegfried, professor of economics emeritus from Vanderbilt University and secretary treasurer of the American Economic Association, will be the speaker at a seminar at UNL on Friday, September 30, at 10:00 am in the UNL Wick Alumni Center. Siegfried's talk will examine the economics of intercollegiate athletics.
Sep 15 2011 9:07 AM
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The UNL College of Business Administration implemented a variety of improvements recently through facility upgrades and strategic hires. The additions integrate with the overall strategic plan to maintain CBA's position as a top tier business school.
Sep 12 2011 3:35 PM
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CBA professor Dr. Fred Luthans was given the prestigious Emerald Management Citations of Excellence Awards for 2011. Luthans has been at UNL for over 40 years and remains a recognized leader in business management research throughout the world.
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.
Sep 6 2011 8:25 AM
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Ashlie Hadden graduated from the College of Business Administration with a degree in marketing. Now she's playing a part in revitalizing downtown Lincoln through a new startup retail business called Embellish.
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 22 2011 8:00 AM
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Dr. Theresa M. Welbourne is the new director of the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration. An entrepreneur, author and professor, Welbourne is also the FirsTier Banks Distinguished Professor of Business.
Aug 18 2011 3:59 PM
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Sixty-eight University of Nebraska-Lincoln students participated in the 22nd annual Nebraska at Oxford Program at England's University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Sponsored by the UNL College of Business Administration, the four-week program began July 17 and concluded Aug. 13.
Aug 18 2011 10:34 AM
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Over 130 students from the College of Business Administration received degrees following the 2011 summer semester. Receiving their Ph.D.s were Taewan Kim, Samuel Nelson, and William Provaznik in management, and Andrew Perumal in economics.
Aug 15 2011 2:52 PM
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Dean Donde Ashmos Plowman announced several leadership changes at the UNL College of Business Administration to facilitate components of the new strategic plan in both the Dean’s Office and key departments.
Aug 12 2011 9:03 AM
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Shannon Cummins was awarded a 2011-12 Presidential Graduate Fellowship by the University of Nebraska. Cummins, who has been recognized for excellence in teaching and research, plans to use the award to assist her ongoing research.
Aug 9 2011 11:12 AM
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The latest State Entrepreneurship Index published by the Bureau of Business Research (BBR) was featured in a recent Bloomberg Businessweek article. Involved in publishing the research were UNL economics graduate student Van Tran, Dr. William Walstad, UNL professor of economics and Dr. Eric Thompson, BBR director.
Aug 8 2011 9:00 AM
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The UNL Multicultural Business Student Association is giving students of color the chance to find their path to success by tailoring events and activities to create enthusiasm regarding the opportunities that are available. Mark Davis, undergraduate adviser at CBA, has helped pave the way for the group to grow.
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.
Jul 13 2011 9:36 AM
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A report by the UNL Bureau of Business Research (BBR) has concluded that Nebraska’s workforce is in great position to take advantage of expected demand for green collar jobs. Dr. Eric Thompson of the BBR helped prepare the report for a six-state consortium including the Nebraska Department of Labor.
Jul 1 2011 12:00 AM
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The big move that started more than a year ago is finally a reality for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. UNL is part of the Big Ten Conference and along with that comes new opportunities for the College of Business Administration.
James, Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean Donde Plowman said, “Being part of the Big Ten has significant academic implications for the College of Business Administration. The Big Ten schools are among the finest in the nation and joining these colleges sets a high standard of excellence that will benefit the university, our students and the state of Nebraska.”
Jun 29 2011 11:00 AM
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The SIFE chapter at UNL is looking to continue its entrepreneurial efforts at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. A new grant application through True Hero, Inc. looks to further their work installing garden kits for Pine Ridge residents.
Jun 29 2011 8:55 AM
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Encouraging news is on the horizon for accountancy students. U.S. News and World Report recently listed the profession as one of the top 50 careers that should have strong growth over the next decade.
Jun 6 2011 8:00 AM
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Dr. Jim Gentry, professor of marketing at UNL, received the Best Reviewer of the Year award for the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing at the 2011 AMA Marketing and Public Policy Conference.
Jun 3 2011 10:54 AM
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James Bonner came to Nebraska's biggest university from the small town of Battle Creek. Despite some apprehensions of life at a big school, Bonner graduated from CBA with new skills that have already helped him get one small business up and running.
May 31 2011 9:55 AM
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Dr. Seth Giertz, assistant professor of economics at UNL, recently co-authored an article appearing in the current issue of the Journal of Labor Reserach. Giertz and co-author Jeffrey Kubik explored the dynamics of Americans applying for disability as an 'early-retirement' option.
May 26 2011 11:36 AM
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The UNL Marketing Department will once again help host the Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking. Dr. Dwayne Ball sees the opportunity for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to continue to be at the forefront of combating one of the world's most troubling problems.
May 19 2011 10:46 AM
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UNL Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) captured the award of room champions at the regional competition this year where they showcased their entrepreneurial achievements. The team presentation focused on how SIFE has helped citizens of Nebraska and members of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
May 17 2011 9:16 AM
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For the past 12 summers Dr. Dwayne Ball has visited Portugal's New University of Lisbon to teach and research database marketing and customer relationship management. The annual journey has enhanced Ball's development and given him new perspectives to pass along to students and colleagues back home.
May 12 2011 2:30 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration congratulates the nearly 500 students who received bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees following the Spring 2011 semester. Commencement ceremonies were conducted May 6 and 7 at the University.
May 11 2011 10:44 AM
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The UNL Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently sent 35 members to the state leadership conference in Kearney, NE. UNL participants achieved 80 competitive awards at the event.
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 29 2011 12:52 PM
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Economics and German major Alyx Dodds Garner developed an interest in the German language while living in Germany as a child. Now she will be traveling back to Germany this summer as a Fulbright Scholar.
Apr 29 2011 9:49 AM
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Business administration major Alex Bieber will graduate from CBA this spring and begin a pilot training program four days later proving business degrees offer a wide range of opportunities for students.
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 27 2011 7:30 PM
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Taylor Pugh has been awarded the 2011 FSA (Federation of Schools of Accountancy) Student Award. The award is voted on by graduate faculty and is given annually to one graduate student from each FSA member school.
Apr 26 2011 8:00 AM
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UNL College of Business Administration students were recently recognized at the 2011 Honors Convocation. Students were presented awards for academic achievement, which included the William Gold Scholarship Keys, the Clifford Hicks Honor Keys, the LeRossignol Scholar Awards and the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Keys.
Apr 25 2011 3:27 PM
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UNL's Dr. Scott Fuess recently appeared on UNO Television's "Consider This..." to discuss the economic impact of Japanese's devastating earthquake. Fuess, who has lived in Japan, has studied the Japanese economy closely for the past 15 years.
Apr 22 2011 8:00 AM
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Julie Brechtel and Casey Hauptman are just two of the 90 College of Business Administration student athletes being honored for their academic success at UNL. The two seniors conclude their Husker athletic careers this semester with great success on the playing field as well.
Apr 20 2011 9:11 AM
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Business leaders from Nebraska were honored recently at the UNL College of Business Administration Advisory Board Annual Awards Luncheon. Award recipients included Duane Acklie, JoAnn Martin, Joe Petsick, and Tenaska of Omaha.
Apr 12 2011 11:37 AM
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Former CBA undergraduate and MBA grad Matt Senske followed his aspirations to work in the world of professional sports. Through doing what he loves to do, Senske has found a home at Werner Park -- the new home of the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball franchise.
Apr 7 2011 2:26 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration has maintained its business and accounting accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools.
Mar 31 2011 9:35 AM
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The appeal Mark Suleiman found for business at CBA not only led him to change career paths but also inspired a real world business endeavor called the Shark Fund that helped other UNL students learn the fundamentals of financial investment.
Mar 25 2011 10:06 AM
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The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management gives UNL students a unique opportunity to create innovative technology in a hands-on environment. The Raikes School's Design Studio program is currently featured in UNL's Focused on the Future campaign.
Mar 18 2011 8:00 AM
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A report by Dr. Eric Thompson of UNL's Bureau of Business Research shows the significant impact that the insurance industry has on Nebraska's economy. The research, conducted by Thompson and Creighton University's Dr. Ernie Goss, concludes that insurance businesses had an overall impact of $10.3 billion on the state's economy last year.
Mar 17 2011 11:33 AM
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CBA marketing students, Jamie Dick and Alex Earll traveled to Atlanta, GA to compete in the 13th Annual National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC). Accompanied by faculty coach, Dr. Scott Friend, the students were given a hypothetical sales case and were given 20 minutes to present their product to buyers outlined in the case.
Mar 16 2011 9:42 AM
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UNL economics professor Dr. Carlos Asarta went to Japan to lecture on economic education. He ended up helping document one of the world's worst natural catastrophes in modern times.
Mar 12 2011 10:25 PM
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As our College moves to the Big Ten the momentum of what we've been doing continues to build. You don't have to take our word for it -- look at what business voices from around the country are saying!
Mar 11 2011 11:08 AM
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The International Association for Feminist Economics, headquartered in the Departments of Economics and Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, will receive a $250,000 grant over the next two years from the Ford Foundation to support publication of a special issue of Feminist Economics, the Association’s signature journal, on “Land, Gender, and Food Security.”
Mar 10 2011 8:16 AM
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Alka and Suresh Subramanian took principles they learned at the UNL College of Business and applied them to helping other people. Their efforts through the Power of Love Foundation now help provide healing and relief to people battling HIV/AIDS and malaria a half a world away.
Mar 4 2011 9:44 AM
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Economics professor Dr. Ann Mari-May has received news that a major new three-volume research collection that she co-authored will be published as part of the International Library of Critical Writings in Economics Series.
Mar 3 2011 11:27 AM
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UNL's Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship recently held its annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition. The event gives aspiring student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch an innovative business idea to a panel of community business leaders in a fast, fun, and competitive format.
Mar 2 2011 10:26 AM
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Dr. Roger Butters focuses on making economics fun for K-12 students across Nebraska. His efforts are currently being featured in UNL's "Put Yourself on the Map" campaign.
Mar 1 2011 10:05 AM
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Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) have put the principles they practice into motion here at UNL. The student organization is operating an online auction system that resells surplus inventory for departments across campus.
Feb 28 2011 11:36 AM
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Former UNL College of Business Administration student Warren Buffett was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor and was awarded to Buffett by current U.S. President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony.
Feb 25 2011 2:40 PM
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Dr. James Gentry's international marketing students learn that some of the most profound educational experiences can't be found in a text book -- and a unique role playing game called Bafa Bafa might be just the type of instruction they need.
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 17 2011 12:32 PM
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Everyone is aware of the athletic implications regarding UNL's move to the Big Ten but what does it mean for academics and research? UNL Chair of Economics, Dr. Scott Fuess, sat down with KOLN-TV in Lincoln to explain the significance of the move.
Feb 10 2011 3:12 PM
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Senior marketing major Danielle Bakken has spent the past three years as an intern providing promotion and coordination support for Nebraska Athletics. Whether it's football, basketball, baseball, volleyball or many other Husker sports, Bakken has been an essential part of Big Red success.
Feb 9 2011 11:05 AM
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If you have been pondering whether an MBA degree is in your future now is the time to find out. Register for one of our upcoming MBA Information Sessions to learn more about our graduate program options.
Feb 8 2011 10:46 AM
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Blake Lawrence graduated from UNL in marketing and received the inspiration from a small business management class to create Hurrdat Social Media –- a company designed to help manage the social media needs of businesses, artists, and athletes.
Feb 3 2011 10:01 AM
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Business publisher Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes Inc., spoke to UNL students at the Nebraska Union with a message of embracing capitalism and the positive impact it can create throughout the world.
Feb 2 2011 8:33 AM
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A team led by Dr. David Rosenbaum of the UNL Economics department, along with other UNL researchers are undertaking projects to examine the impact of two state-sponsored energy efficiency programs.
Jan 31 2011 3:38 PM
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UNL Department of Economics, Chair, Scott Fuess sat down with KOLN Lincoln news to talk about the slow job growth trends within an improving economy.
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 25 2011 1:06 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration will begin a re-accreditation process on January 30 with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Our College was a charter member of the AACSB in 1916 and only 5% of business schools in the world have AACSB accreditation.
Jan 21 2011 9:41 AM
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International Business major Sheena Turner changed her life in a way she never anticipated after participating in the Senshu Study Abroad program. Today she continues to live out her unexpected path by teaching English in Japan.
Jan 20 2011 3:35 PM
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CBA Dean Donde Plowman was interviewed on KLIN radio's "Grow Lincoln" segment. She discusses the College's move to the Big Ten along with other recent happenings at the College.
Jan 18 2011 9:45 AM
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University of Auckland Business School Professor Brad Jackson presented "The Quest for a Geography of Leadership or Coming to Grips with Context" at CBA on Friday, January 21.
Jan 14 2011 3:48 PM
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Mary Uhl-Bien was interviewed for a video presentation by the University of Auckland Business School. The conversation detailed new trends in leadership research among other topics.
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.
Jan 5 2011 10:39 AM
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UNL College of Business student Tyler Keffeler finds a once in a lifetime opportunity studying abroad, interning, and adventuring in Australia.
Jan 3 2011 2:33 PM
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The UNL College of Business Administration is hosting Steve Forbes as a special guest speaker, February 1, at 9:00 am in the Nebraska Union Auditorium. The event is open to all students.
Dec 16 2010 10:18 AM
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Marketing students at the UNL College of Business are learning new sales skills this semester in a class designed to help them role play real world business situations. So whether it’s an objectionable customer or a hard to convince buyer, students taking Marketing 357 are learning new techniques for success in sales.
Dec 13 2010 11:11 AM
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College of Business MBA student Tyrone Fahie became the third ever recipient of an honorary Lott Impact Trophy. The trophy honors college football players who exemplify Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity both on and off the playing field.
Dec 8 2010 6:13 PM
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Warren Luckner leads the Actuarial Science program at UNL which received the distinction of being among the first group to be designated as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.
Dec 8 2010 5:13 PM
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The Marketing Department offers a special class each year in conjunction with Union Pacific, a Fortune 150 company. This is a unique opportunity for business students at CBA to experience real life projects that corporations face every day.
Dec 8 2010 9:15 AM
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Paul A. Shoemaker, professor and director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business Administration, has been awarded the first BKD, LLP Professorship in Accountancy.
Nov 18 2010 10:15 AM
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UNL College of Business professor Hendrik Van den Berg’s new textbook, International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics, seeks to define how our current international financial system operates within the context of economic, social and natural constructs of human beings.
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.
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.
Oct 25 2010 10:34 AM
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The UNL College of Business continued its leadership in the area of human trafficking by hosting the 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking. CBA Marketing professor and conference co-coordinator Dwayne Ball stressed that the key to the conference success is in the word 'interdisciplinary'.
