2017 News Release Archive
Stay Connected After Commencement
December 13, 2017Congratulations, graduates! Check out these resources to help you stay connected after commencement and continue along your path of success.
UNO Students Win College Marketing Competition
December 11, 2017Business students enjoy back-to-back wins during a marketing competition sponsored by Heartland Chevy Dealers.
Fall 2017 Capstone Cup Results
December 06, 2017Team Aksarben Consulting wins the Capstone Cup, an award-winning undergraduate student competition unique to the UNO College of Business Administration.
Staff Spotlight: Brevan Jorgenson
December 05, 2017A student worker turned full-time staff member, Brevan Jorgenson is equal parts personable and tech-savvy.
UNO Business Student Lands Disney Internship
November 27, 2017After graduation, Brieland Fripp is moving to magical Walt Disney World Resort, starting her dream that’s been years in the making.
The Story Behind the Statues
November 03, 2017With many fond memories from college and fulfilling careers afterward, alumni Alfred and Beverly Thomsen felt compelled to give back — in a big way.
Strong Maverick Presence in 2017's "40 Under 40"
November 01, 2017Midlands Business Journal's 2017 "40 Under 40" list includes UNO College of Business Administration alumni and a professor.
UNO Accounting Earns IMA Endorsement
October 25, 2017The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the first university in the state to earn an endorsement from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
Become a Maverick Venture Fund Analyst
October 18, 2017UNO is launching the first student-run venture fund in Nebraska. Apply to join the team.
CBA Scholars Academy Searching for 2018 Cohort
October 17, 2017Calling all incoming freshmen business students: Apply to the Scholars Academy.
Custom Supplement Company Wins UNO Pitch Contest
October 13, 2017A sophomore business student took first place in UNO’s annual elevator pitch contest.
Shop for a Cause: Overcoming Poverty
October 09, 2017Shop fair trade microenterprise and learn about a new project that helps ethnic minority women in Vietnam overcome poverty.
Spend Spring Break in India
October 06, 2017Apply by November 17 for Business and Social Action in India.
Dean Pol Delivers State of the College Address
October 02, 2017Dean Louis Pol: We have an opportunity to be a business school that’s known for its work in healthcare.
UNO Business: Game Changers
September 28, 2017The 2017 UNO Business magazine is now available. On the cover: Meet the Maverick head coaches who are leading their former teams.
CBA Welcomes New Faculty
August 29, 2017Meet the College of Business Administration’s newest hires.
Scholars Academy: Colten Moshier
August 11, 2017The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Jaqueline Reyes Gadea
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Colten Adams
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Isaac Cruz-Vital
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Christian Hanus
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Get Involved: Breakthrough Weekend | BigIdea! Pitch Contest
December 31, 1969Encourage your students to display their creativity at two entrepreneurial events this fall.
Scholars Academy: Christina Becker
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Cade Linville
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Rachel Brader
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Samuel McDermott
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Faviola Martinez-Perez
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
UNO Grows Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community
December 31, 1969This fall, fourteen freshmen who are entrepreneurially driven will start college with purpose, already part of a supportive community.
UNO Professor Recognized for Refugee Volunteer Efforts
December 31, 1969Dr. Phil Witt and his family were honored as outstanding volunteers during a World Refugee Day celebration June 24.
Scholars Academy: Chase Reed
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Samantha Estivo
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
UNO Business: From Southern Comfort to Silicon Valley
December 31, 1969A dream career aligns this CBA alumna’s passion for innovation and the environment.
Scholars Academy: Matthew Smith
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
UNO Students, Professors Visit Vietnam
December 31, 1969A group of business students and professors are working to expand economic opportunities for ethnic minority groups in Cao Bang Province.
Career Skills Workshop Created by Students, for Students
December 31, 1969Fueled by a passion for business and helping others, four Scholars Academy students created a career skills workshop from scratch — with sensational results.
Scholars Academy: Brad Stuthman
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Megan Henderson
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Marina Madrigal
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Erik Tena
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Riley Lyon
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
ELLC Students Visit Chicago
December 31, 1969Students in CBA’s Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community visited Chicago to explore the city’s startup scene.
Scholars Academy: Karina Navarro
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
Scholars Academy: Parker Thompson
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall. Meet a member of the 2017 cohort.
CBA Scholars Academy Announces Third Cohort
December 31, 1969The College of Business Administration Scholars Academy will welcome 20 more students this fall, boasting an average high school GPA of 3.95 and hailing from four states.
Mauve Wins UNO Business Plan Competition, Launches the Next Day
December 31, 1969Omaha’s newest fashion boutique is powered by a strong mission and three Mavericks.
Dabbs named UNO Student Organization Member of the Year
December 31, 1969UNO College of Business Administration student Erin Dabbs is the 2017 Student Organization Member of the Year.
Accounting Professor Acclaimed for Excellence in Teaching, Leadership
December 31, 1969Roopa Venkatesh, associate professor of accounting, received two awards this spring for excellence in teaching and leadership.
UNO Chancellor Search Paused
December 31, 1969Chancellor Gold’s leadership of UNO and UNMC will build on collaborative efforts already underway, including those with the UNO College of Business Administration.
UNO Students Awarded ISM-Nebraska Scholarships
December 31, 1969Two students studying supply chain management received the Debra Smithers Excellence in Business Scholarship.
UNO Business Students Honored for Academic Excellence
December 31, 1969The UNO College of Business Administration inducted 64 students into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society in April.
CBA Offers Summer Camps for Teens
December 31, 1969Day camps to help teens explore entrepreneurship as well as finance and investing are scheduled in June.
Team 10 Wins Capstone Cup
December 31, 1969CBA's undergraduate student experience culminates in a business strategy case study competition, now called the Capstone Cup.
Entrepreneurship Student Spotlight: Vaughn Perez
December 31, 1969CBA senior Vaughn Perez will tell you his suit game is strong. His chances of career success are stronger.
UNO Business Students Win 16 State Conference Awards
December 31, 1969Eleven CBA students attended a state leadership conference in Kearney this spring to network and showcase their skills.
Business to Business Marketing (MKT3610): The Union Pacific Class
December 31, 1969Demonstrate your marketing and business communication skills while working closely with managers from one of the nation’s top companies.
Accounting Student Spotlight: Justin Korth
December 31, 1969Justin Korth’s drive to succeed was planted long before he became a UNO Maverick.
Student, Alum and Professor up for Silicon Prairie Awards
December 31, 1969A UNO College of Business Administration student, alumnus and professor are each nominated for a Silicon Prairie Award.
UNO Executive MBA Program Names New Director
December 31, 1969Melanie Krings will lead the Executive MBA and Executive Management Education programs, effective April 1.
Business Ethics: Compete for a Cause
December 31, 1969The results are in after CBA’s spring 2017 business ethics competition.
Student Spotlight: Carlo Eby
December 31, 1969Meet Carlo Eby, a junior tackling all three finance concentrations — plus minoring in political science.
UNO Students Present Refugee Campaign on Capitol Hill
December 31, 1969A group of UNO honors students placed fourth in the final round of an international competition aimed at countering extremism.
Mini MBA Course Set for April 3–7
April 03, 2017Registration is now open for the spring Mini MBA certificate course, April 3–7, designed to enhance business acumen and advance your career.
UNO Welcomes MCI Rector Andreas Altmann
December 31, 1969The rector and executive director of Austria’s Management Center Innsbruck, a partner of UNO, will visit campus on Feb. 8.
Edelman Executive to Speak at UNO on Building Trust
February 22, 2017Results from a recent global survey on trust and credibility will be the focus of an ethics presentation Feb. 22 at Mammel Hall.
Webinar: A Pit Crew Approach to Setup Reduction | Feb. 13
December 31, 1969Hosted by the Nebraska Business Development Center, this free webinar features UNO alumnus and NASCAR pit crew coach Brian Haaland.
Student Spotlight: Nigeena Rahmanzai
January 26, 2017Meet Nigeena Rahmanzai, a junior studying economics and a leader on campus.
New Faculty: Zhigang Feng
January 25, 2017Meet a new addition to CBA’s roster of diverse, dynamic faculty.
New Faculty: Xiaoming Yang
January 12, 2017Meet a new addition to CBA’s roster of diverse, dynamic faculty.
UNO Business: Beyond the Classroom
January 05, 2017Experiential learning opportunities in CBA help students connect theory and practice.
New Faculty: Brent Clark
January 04, 2017Meet a new addition to CBA’s roster of diverse, dynamic faculty.