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News ReleaseNoNoYesYes173432880000015259698000001525975200000Business colleges at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the UNL College of Engineering partnered to provide discounted access to the global online learning platform Coursera for select alumni. These alumni will receive access to bite-size opportunities to upskill and reskill with industry leaders like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Salesforce. /news/2024/12/img/coursera-academy.jpg

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Business colleges at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the UNL College of Engineering partnered to provide discounted access to the global online learning platform Coursera for select alumni. These alumni will receive access to bite-size opportunities to upskill and reskill with industry leaders like Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Salesforce.

"As part of our commitment to lifelong learning, the College of Business is proud to offer Coursera Career Academy to our alumni," said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the College of Business. “This initiative provides an invaluable opportunity for our graduates to continue developing their skills through online courses directly aligned with the evolving demands of today’s workforce. Our alumni can stay competitive and further their careers in the ever-changing world of business while enhancing their engagement with Nebraska in a new, creative way.”

Select NU alumni can access several branded microcredentials within the Coursera Career Academy library, allowing alumni to tackle incremental branded credentials at a low cost and their own pace - tackling career credentials in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, UX Design, Application Developer, and Social Media Marketer. Hands-on projects and interactive assessments will help you apply your skills in real-world scenarios and earn credentials to strengthen your resume.

“The skills needed to be successful in the workforce are changing so rapidly that we must provide easily accessible opportunities for our graduates to continue to grow. With this new partnership, we are making it easier for our graduate student alumni to stretch and polish their NU credentials, so they not only keep pace but move ahead of the rest of the workforce,” said UNO College of Business Dean Michelle Trawick. “We’re committed to giving you affordable, flexible access to high-quality training to help our students and alumni navigate today’s competitive and fast-changing job market. Those with specialized knowledge, high-demand professional skills, and a willingness to learn will stand out.”

The agreement is part of a commitment of Nebraska’s leading universities providing high-quality training that prepares learners for the demands of today’s workforce. Students can access hundreds of educational online courses and earn professional certificates and specializations through Coursera Career Academy. The courses and workforce skill plans are entirely online.

“Students are already seeing the benefits of this incredible opportunity,” said the UNK Associate Dean of Business & Technology, Frank Tenkorang. “Over 270 students have gained skills in Excel, CRM, Power BI, Python, and Gen AI skills through Career Academy courses embedded in their NU fall 2024 classes. Career Academy offers more than 60 professional certificates across disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Management, Industrial Distribution, and Business Analytics, and the number continues to grow. For students unable to complete a certificate during their studies, alumni licenses provide the flexibility to finish after graduation.”

The Career Academy also offers career discovery resources, from learning about entry-level roles and skill requirements to building confidence and developing a portfolio of work, providing one more way the University of Nebraska is working to prepare students for the global workforce.

"The College of Engineering is excited to offer additional high-quality, affordable learning opportunities for our alumni to support their lifelong learning and advance their careers in the engineering, computing and construction professions," said Lance C. Pérez, Fred Hunzeker Dean of Engineering. "Adding new credentials through Coursera provides our alumni with a flexible and respected tool to enhance their skills and carry on the college's mission to solve problems of global importance."

Each college will reach out to select alumni to register for the Coursera Career Academy starting on January 1, 2025, with the opportunity to access the Coursera Career Academy Courses. To learn more about Coursera Career Academy, click here.

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Colleges Across NU System Partner to Provide Coursera Career Academy for Online Professional Development

The new partnership will provide access to top demand job certificates.

coursera, upskill, reskill, coursesMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThis new partnership will offer select University of Nebraska (NU) System alumni discounted pricing on dozens of online Coursera Career Academy Courses.

Dec 16, 2024 12:00 AM

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration School of Accounting (SOA) is addressing the national shortage of accountants with an innovative High School Initiative. In partnership with the newly formed Standing Advisory Board, the SOA Advisory Board, and Beta Alpha Psi members, this initiative introduces Nebraska high school students to the diverse opportunities within the accounting profession.

The High School Initiative seeks to spark interest among students across the state by showcasing the variety of career paths accounting offers. “Although accounting enrollment levels remain strong at UNO, this initiative is about creating early awareness and supporting high school students’ aspirations,” said Leonard Sommer, Chair Emeritus of the SOA Advisory Board. “We are not only building the pipeline for future students but also highlighting the incredible young professionals leading these outreach efforts.”

Expanding Opportunities Through Outreach and Innovation

The initiative began with presentations in Omaha-area high schools, expanding awareness of accounting’s potential. Its success inspired the creation of Accounting Adventures™, a summer camp developed in collaboration with UNO’s College of Business Administration (CBA) Prep Academy. The CBA Prep Academy supports first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students by equipping them with academic skills, exposure, and opportunities to thrive in college and beyond.

Accounting Adventures™ is a five-day immersive camp designed for a diverse cohort of 20 students. It provides hands-on exposure to accounting in a college setting. The camp held sessions in 2023 and 2024, generating significant participant interest.

“I’m incredibly proud of the teams involved in this initiative,” said Kailey Riskowski, Chair of the SOA Advisory Board. “These efforts are opening doors for students to see the exciting, evolving opportunities in accounting. Whether it’s technological advancements or the profession’s essential role in business, we’re showcasing a field full of promise.”

Broadening Impact with Mini-Camps

To meet growing demand, the SOA has expanded its efforts by offering Accounting Adventures™ mini-camps each semester. These half-day programs invite more high school students to experience the college environment while learning about the profession's dynamic career paths.

“The High School Initiative has made remarkable strides,” said Colin Siert, CPA and member of the Standing Advisory Board. “This collaborative effort among faculty, corporate sponsors, and high school educators has shown students how accounting blends diversity, innovation, and adaptability to technology. It’s been an honor to share this profession’s vast opportunities with the next generation.”

A Commitment to Nebraska’s Future

“The UNO School of Accounting remains steadfast in its mission to inspire and prepare future accounting professionals,” said Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, CMA, Director of the School of Accounting, and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting. “With the continued support of its advisory boards, corporate partners, and the Nebraska community, the SOA is committed to ensuring that students across the state can access the resources and mentorship needed to learn more about the accounting profession and succeed.”

For more information about UNO’s accounting programs and outreach initiatives, visit https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/accounting/index.php

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UNO School of Accounting Engages Nebraska High Schools to Strengthen the Accounting Pipeline

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration School of Accounting (SOA) is addressing the national shortage of accountants with an innovative High School Initiative.

accountingMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration School of Accounting (SOA) is addressing the national shortage of accountants with an innovative High School Initiative.

Dec 6, 2024 12:00 AM

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Contact: Davina Schrier

Director of Communications, University of Nebraska Foundation / UNO Alumni Association
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The achievements and service of 11 University of Nebraska at Omaha alumni were celebrated at the UNO Alumni Honors Brunch on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Thompson Alumni Center in Omaha, Neb. Presented by the UNO Alumni Association and Omaha Athletics, the ninth annual awards event includes the induction of members of the UNO Athletic Hall of Fame. The following awards were presented at the special ceremony with guests and past alumni award recipients.

Jim Leslie Outstanding Service Awards: Bridget Weide Brooks and Jon Brooks; Jerry Cederblom, Ph.D.
Public Service Award: Senator Wendy DeBoer
Young Alumni Achievement Awards: Jared Hall; Megan Holt, CPA, FRM
UNO Athletic Hall of Fame: Mitch Albers; Mike Denney; Dan Ellis; Zach Miller; Lindsey Slocum Robertson

JIM LESLIE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDS

Established in 1974, Jim Leslie Outstanding Service Awards honor faculty, staff, alumni or friends who have shown long, outstanding service to the alumni association and/or university. With this year’s honorees, the list of recipients grows to 123 individuals. The award was renamed the Jim Leslie Outstanding Service Award in 2022 in honor of Jim Leslie, CEO and president of the Alumni Association from 1973–2006.

Bridget Weide Brooks and Jon Brooks
Jon and Bridget (Weide) Brooks are best known as “MavPuck.” They have operated a fan site for Omaha Hockey since 2000 to help share their love of Maverick hockey. They are season ticket holders and have attended every UNO home game since the program began on Oct. 17, 1997. The hockey program was announced just a few days after the duo graduated from UNO with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and public relations in Spring 1996. Jon and Bridget started their business, Image Building Communications, while seniors at UNO. They were honored as UNO Communications Department Rising Star Alumni Award recipients and were members of the inaugural class of the UNO Young Alumni Academy in 2010. Jon and Bridget are ambassadors for the annual Wear Black, Give Back giving day for the university.

Jerry Cederblom, Ph.D.

Jerry Cederblom, Ph.D., serves UNO as faculty coordinator for the Thompson Learning Community and as a professor of philosophy. He is a previous chair of the Goodrich Scholarship Program, which he helped found in 1972. As chair of the University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching, he helped initiate a program of teaching circles and helped promote the integration of critical thinking and active learning into college teaching. As chair of the University Committee on Retention, he helped initiate First-Year Experience Sections of introductory courses. He received UNO’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 1991 and the Chancellor’s Medal in 2000. He is the co-author of three books: “Justice and Punishment”, “Ethics at Work” and “Critical Reasoning.” In 2007-2008 he helped design and launch the Thompson Learning Community which, like the Goodrich Program, provides scholarships to students with financial need. These programs help students connect with the university in ways that encourage their success academically and in their careers. Through his work in the Goodrich Program, the Thompson Learning Community, and as a faculty member, Cederblom has sought to enhance the educational experience of UNO students from all backgrounds for 52 years.

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

The Public Service Award recognizes UNO alumni who have a record of outstanding public service benefiting the advancement of the university and higher education in general.

Senator Wendy DeBoer

Senator Wendy DeBoer has served in the Nebraska Legislature since her election in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022. A dedicated educator, she advocates for education, healthcare and economic development. Wendy is a graduate of Burke High School in Omaha. She earned a B.A. in Economics and English from Hastings College in 1996; a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1999; an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2003; an M.A. in Theology from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in 2008; and an M.Phil. in Religious Studies from Syracuse University in 2015. The former lawyer is the recipient of the Order of the Barristers, National Courtroom Advocacy Honorary award.

YOUNG ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Established in 2014, Young Alumni Achievement Awards recognize outstanding career achievement, active community involvement or exceptional service to the university by graduates 40 or younger.

Jared Hall

Jared Hall is an entrepreneur and fashion designer. He earned his degree in multidisciplinary studies from UNO in 2020. That same year Hall founded 3am Luxury, a handbag and leather accessories company. Hall launched his e-commerce business in June 2021 and began appearing on runways in Kansas City and Los Angeles mid 2022. One year later, Hall was recognized for his unique designs and unparalleled quality when he displayed 3am Luxury in Dubai, Monte Carlo and Paris. Magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Los Angeles Forbes and many others have recognized the young talented designer. You can find 3am Luxury products in stores in Omaha, Dubai and Paris. Recently, Hall landed a partnership with Fashion Factor & Golden Wings, a highly recognized fashion community in Dubai that is focused on increasing the presence of 3am Luxury.

Megan Holt, CPA, FRM

Megan Holt is the chief financial officer (CFO) at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc. As CFO, Holt is responsible for the company’s financial and reporting functions, including accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis and enterprise-wide reporting. Holt began her career with KPMG, LLP and served clients in financial services industries for six years before joining Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company in 2016. At Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Holt held roles in technical accounting, internal controls assessment and both financial and emerging/strategic enterprise risk management. Holt joined Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc. in July 2022 as vice president of financial reporting and took on the role of CFO in July 2023. Holt received her BSBA in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2009. She earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in 2010 and her Financial Risk Management (FRM) certification in 2022. Holt also serves on the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Society of CPAs, is Chair of the Board of Directors for a local nonprofit, Live On Nebraska, and is the independent director for the Board of Directors of Volano Software.

UNO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

A joint venture of the UNO Alumni Association and UNO Athletics, the UNO Athletic Hall of Fame began in 1975 to recognize former athletes, coaches, administrators and others who have made lasting contributions to Maverick Athletics.

Mitch Albers
Mitch Albers was a four-year letterwinner for UNO, lettering from 2007-09 and 2010-12. He finished his career as the No. 2 scorer in program history with 1,790 points, just 26 shy of all-time leader. As a senior, Albers averaged 18.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and one steal per game. Albers ranked 36th among Division I scorers that season and was named a first-team All-Independent selection by College Sports Madness. He also was third-team All-MIAA. His career totals place him third all-time for field goals made (633) and fourth in 3-pointers (187). At the conclusion of his career, he also ranked 19th all time for assists (230). He was named honorable mention All-MIAA recognition in 2008-09. In the 2010-11 season, Albers averaged 17.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and two assists per game.

Mike Denney

Mike Denney is the most accomplished coach in the history of UNO Athletics. He led the Wrestling program from 1979 until it was discontinued in 2011 when UNO transitioned to Division I. At UNO, he compiled a record of 314-111-5 with seven national championships. Twice his teams won three consecutive national titles (2004-06; 2009-11). Denney coached 181 NCAA Division II All-Americans, 33 NCAA Division II National Champions and four NCAA Division I All-Americans. Denney received the UNO Chancellor’s Medal in 2000 in honor of his significant contributions to the university. Denney’s additional honors include InterMat NCAA Wrestling Coach of the Year (2011); NCAA Division II Wrestling Coach of the Year (1981,1991, 2009); and Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year (2006). This is the eighth hall of fame induction for Denney.

Dan Ellis
Dan Ellis played three seasons for the Mavericks from 2000 to 2003. As a sophomore, he became the first Maverick goaltender to reach 1,000 saves in a season (1,098)—still a UNO record—and first Maverick goaltender to be named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team. The following season, he was named CCHA Defensive Player of the Week for three consecutive weeks, the first time in league history. In his final year, he set the single five game record for saves with 53 against Ohio State. He ranks first on the UNO career list in games (118) and minutes played (6,900) and is second all-time for career saves (3,125), save percentage (.910), goals-against average (2.69), wins (53) and shutouts (7). Ellis was selected in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars. On Feb. 18, 2004, he became the first former Maverick to play in an NHL game. He finished with a career record of 87-79, a 2.79 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.

Zach Miller
Zach Miller was an all-time leader in points (306) and touchdowns (51) at UNO. He also finished No. 2 in career total offense (7,218 yards) and rushing (3,122 yards). He set single-season standards in touchdowns (19) and points (114) and had the fourth-best season for total offense (2,569 yards). He set the record for completion percentage in a single game (.895) and had the fifth-most rushing yards in a single game (239). In 2006, Miller was named All-North Central Conference and NCC Offensive MVP. He received the Brad Beckman Award for offensive excellence in 2006 and 2007. During his four years, the Mavericks had a combined record of 33-11 with three NCC championships and four NCAA playoff appearances. Jacksonville drafted Miller in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played three seasons for the Jaguars followed by a brief stint with Tampa Bay before joining the Chicago Bears in 2014. He finished his NFL career with 146 receptions for 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Lindsey Slocum Robertson
Lindsey Slocum Robertson was a four-year letter winner for the UNO softball team and a two-time Louisville Slugger/NFCA First Team All-American. She left her mark in the Maverick record book as both an outfielder and a pitcher. She redshirted at UNO in 2007, then was a regular fixture in the UNO lineup the next four seasons, starting 221 of 225 career games. Slocum Robertson ranks second all-time with 54 career doubles, fourth all-time in career RBI with 153 and total bases (363) and is tied for ninth all-time with 27 career home runs. She finished with a career batting average of .318 in 226 career games. As a pitcher, Slocum Robertson struck out 480 batters, fifth most on the UNO career list. She finished with a 2.03 ERA while putting together a career record of 52-12 with four saves in 444.2 innings. She ranks 10th all-time in wins. She averaged 7.56 strikeouts per game during her career. Slocum Robertson helped the Mavericks make the NCAA Division II playoffs all four years.

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About the UNO Alumni Association

The UNO Alumni Association exists to strengthen connections between the University of Nebraska at Omaha and its alumni and friends. Founded in 1913 by the first graduating class of the University of Omaha, the association connects more than 125,000 living graduates around the world through events, programs, communications and meaningful ways to engage with UNO and each other. All alumni of the University of Nebraska at Omaha – individuals who have completed more than 60 credit hours at the institution – are members of the UNO Alumni Association. Learn more at unoalumni.org.

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UNO Alumni Honors Brunch Celebrates the Achievements and Service of 11 Graduates

The achievements and service of 11 UNO alumni were celebrated at the UNO Alumni Honors Brunch. Presented by the UNO Alumni Association and Omaha Athletics, the ninth annual awards event includes the induction of members of the UNO Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Nov 26, 2024 12:00 AM

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The road that Kaylin “Katie” Plaza took to become a CBA Business Maverick has been long and winding. Plaza earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with concentrations in marketing and international business from CBA in 2022 and is on track to graduate with her MBA with an emphasis in marketing in May 2025.

Plaza grew up crabbing in the bays along the Maryland coastline. From there, her family crisscrossed the country with her stepfather’s military career, making stops in Illinois and Alaska, among other places. By the time Plaza graduated from high school, she had attended 15 different schools. Unsure of her path, Plaza knew she wanted to join the military to work in foreign policy like her stepfather, but her parents insisted she try college first. After one year in college, she left to enlist in the Army.

“I majored in broadcasting and initially wanted to be a sports anchor, but it was not for me, and I still wanted to join the military, so after that year, I enlisted in the Army as a Human Intelligence Collector or an Interrogator,” Plaza said. “I decided to add the Korean language on top of that so I would be a certified interrogator with a language piece attached to it.”

Plaza graduated from Basic Training and immediately went into Interrogation school where she graduated at the top of her class. She then went to the Defense Language Institute (DLI) and spent 2.5 years learning Korean. Plaza again graduated at the top of her class and was selected as one of only nine students to study abroad in the foreign language program at Korea University, one of the top three universities in Seoul, South Korea.

Plaza has a special reason for wanting to study Korean; her father is an immigrant from Seoul. “I grew up Korean in most aspects of my home life except for speaking the language. I had a Korean name, we went to Korean church, watched Korean TV shows, had Korean friends, but my father never taught us Korean,” Plaza said. “It was during the mid 90’s when where we were from was not very friendly to immigrants, and he didn’t want us to get bullied, so that's why I went, and I learned the language piece at school in the military.”

After her training ended, Plaza joined the Utah National Guard. She then began taking college classes at Weber State, where her passion for marketing was ignited.

“I said, forget everything I said prior to this moment, this is what I want to do with my life,” Plaza said. “I just found it so intriguing. The idea that you can drive people towards something with a campaign, or that you can look at analytics and try to figure out how to market something to a region or group of people successfully.”

From there she re-enlisted to active duty with the intention of going back to language school to learn Chinese.

“I thought I would broaden my language ability so that I could work as a marketer for Far East Asia. After six months at DLI, I began to struggle with my mental health and sense of purpose in the military,” Plaza said.

So, Plaza made some changes. She got married, transferred to Fort Riley, Kansas, for her final year of military service, and was medically retired.

“And then we moved to Omaha, and I started taking classes at UNO,” she said. “I knew I wanted to do marketing but soon realized I was experiencing a lot of burnout. And I wasn’t sure that marketing was for me anymore. I have a very strong conscience around social issues, and the idea of contributing to overconsumption and capitalism really bothered me. How could I ethically market things to people that they don’t need?” She said.

She earned her bachelor's degree and decided to pursue her MBA. During Dr. Shana Redd’s Marketing Innovation course, the students worked with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and Plaza found her way again.

“It was through Dr. Redd’s class and partnering with the Zoo that I realized that marketing doesn’t have to be about making people buy something, it can be about making them buy into an experience, making people become part of a brand or making them feel like they belong to something more than just them. That can include things like a community effort through the Zoo or even places like St. Jude’s that market their hospital and their mission so that people will donate to them,” Plaza said. “It showed me that I don’t need to focus on marketing to people to make money, but that I can focus on doing smaller community marketing to bring social help to people because that is really important to me.”

After she graduates and begins working in corporate marketing, she hopes to innovate more than just creative marketing campaigns for social awareness; she wants to innovate the workplace.

“I want to show people it is possible to be disabled, deal with mental health, and be a mother while also being a successful worker who is making impacts in the right places. I don't come from a lot, and I took a rocky path to where I am, but the thing I want people to know most is that it all comes full circle eventually, and I can't wait to use my future skills and position to bring about real changes on a community level and hopefully inside the business environment too. I want to bring change. Marketing and business are about connection. I want to focus on connecting with each other too, not just with consumers and businesses,” she said.

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From Army Interrogator to Marketing Innovator: The Inspiring Journey of Katie Plaza

marketing, army, business, mbaMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe road that Kaylin “Katie” Plaza took to become a CBA Business Maverick has been long and winding. Plaza earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with concentrations in marketing and international business from CBA in 2022 and is on track to graduate with her MBA with an emphasis in marketing in May 2025.

Nov 21, 2024 12:00 AM

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Every year, students from the FNBK3650 Commercial Bank Management class and the Maverick Banking Association (MBA), a student club from the College of Business Administration, pack their bags for a trip to Kansas City. Led by Dr. Wei Rowe, a Finance, Banking, and Real Estate professor, also the NBA-endowed banking professor, and the club’s faculty advisor, the group visits the Federal Reserve Bank for an inside look at one of the country's most influential financial institutions.

Dr. Rowe, who has organized this trip for the past decade, says, “There’s nothing quite like seeing the Federal Reserve in action. It brings classroom lessons to life.” She’s already planning the next trip for spring 2025, so any student interested can email her at wrowe@unomaha.edu to get on the waitlist.

This year, twenty students joined the trip. They toured the Money Museum and observed cash operations, witnessing the scale and intensity of the Federal Reserve’s daily activities. “It was amazing to learn how the Fed operates on the inside. They even showed us the vaults (and cash operation), and gave us a rundown on the history of the U.S. monetary system,” said Mirsada Demirovic, a senior and president of the MBA.

Senior Alex Ellefson shared his excitement, saying, “It was cool to see just how massive the money supply is in Kansas City. (The KC Fed handles $15 billion dollars.) You read about these things, but seeing it firsthand is something else.”

Many students found the experience eye-opening. “I know we have these Federal Reserve banks across the country, but I never realized how large they are or how critical their operations are until I saw it for myself,” said Jaden Beaugard, a senior in the program.

Jacob Atchinson, another senior, added, “My family has been in the banking industry for a while, so I grew up hearing about this stuff, but to see the Fed’s security measures and watch the whole process unfold was really interesting. It’s so much bigger and more complex than I imagined.”

Along with their tour of the Federal Reserve, the group spent time at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. This museum, located in downtown Kansas City, is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to World War I. “The WWI Museum was incredibly touching,” shared Nick Merlo, a senior. “Seeing artifacts and learning about the experiences of people who lived through that time made history feel very real.”

Beaugard echoed this sentiment. “The museum gave me a much deeper understanding of WWI. We cover these topics in class, but to actually stand there and see the artifacts—that was something I’ll remember for a long time.”

Atchinson agreed, adding, “Seeing those exhibits really brings to life everything we’ve only read about in textbooks. It was a moving experience.”

The day ended on a delicious note with a barbecue dinner at Jack Stack Restaurant in Kansas City’s popular Country Club Plaza. “You can’t go to KC without trying the barbecue,” laughed Ellefson.

Overall, the students loved the chance to get out of the classroom and connect with the banking world in real-time. “It’s so different from reading about it. Being there with classmates made it an even more memorable experience,” said Atchinson.

This hands-on learning trip is one that students look forward to each year, and it’s clear that for these future bankers, the impact will stick with them far beyond their college days.

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Kansas City, Federal Reserve, BankingMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAEvery year, students from the FNBK3650 Commercial Bank Management class and the Maverick Banking Association (MBA), a student club from the College of Business Administration, pack their bags for a trip to Kansas City.

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For the past three years, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Business Librarian Isabel Soto-Luna, UNO Creative Production Lab Supervisor Charles Fisher, and CBA Marketing and Entrepreneurship Professor Zhihao (Max) Yu, Ph.D., have led UNO art students through free workshops designed to help them market and monetize their work.

This year, the group was invited to host the workshop at the Benson Theatre where they helped artists from the Omaha community start a business plan, with the assistance of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) housed at UNO.

Ten local artists came to the event to learn how to market their products and create a business plan. Soto-Luna and Fisher spoke about the different things the UNO Criss Library can help artists do, while Yu explained the different ways they could market their products. The group has even presented these workshops at art industry conferences.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community and to make business and marketing tools accessible to artists,” Yu said.

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Dean Michelle Trawick said it best:

"The stories you read in this year's CBA Magazine remind us of a guiding principle as we continue to this journey to be "the business school of choice for hard-working learners of all backgrounds." That principle is excellence. We strive for excellence in all we, and as you read, you will notice many stories of excellence."

Read the magazine here: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/mag_cba_fall_24-singlepage

Enjoy this year's magazine and please let us know if there are stories that we should be featuring! Email editior Melissa Lindell Kozak at melissalindell@unomaha.edu

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The 2024-25 edition of UNO Business, CBA's Annual Report is out today. Check out stories about the incredible things our students, faculty, and staff are doing.

magazineMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe 2024-25 edition of UNO Business, CBA's Annual Report is out today. Check out stories about the incredible things our students, faculty, and staff are doing.

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SupplyChainGuide.org recently released their annual rankings and UNO’s College of Business Administration’s Logistics & Supply Chain concentration was ranked number 5 for the nation’s best online Bachelor’s in Logistics programs in 2024.

The rankings are determined by a scoring system designed around program affordability, quality, outcomes, and reputation. This includes meticulous research into program costs, outside awards, admissions selectivity, graduation rates, student debt and earnings, and more. Our methodology prioritizes well-rounded excellence over school size or prominence, and the final rankings represent the nation's best online Bachelor's in Logistics degrees in 2024.

The company says the program has a “remarkably comprehensive curriculum that explores logistics, procurement, effective resource management, and sustainability. Choose UNO’s program and you’ll cultivate a wide skill set and deep knowledge base that may be particularly appealing to small or mid-sized companies.

“Since the beginning of our program, our mission has been to produce employable graduates. Input from our Industry Advisory Board has been instrumental in guiding the development of our curriculum,” said Steve Schulz, Lucas Diamond Professor of Management.

CBA has developed a range of academic pathways for logistics students. For instance, anyone interested in broadening their training can select one of the 14 other BSBA concentrations and easily add Logistics and Supply Chain Management as a secondary concentration. We also offer an Accelerated MBA program, which allows you to apply 9 credit hours to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Chances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it.

The sophomore, who is working towards her BSBA with a concentration in marketing, has been one of the voices behind the Instagram account, “Omaha Places” since 2022. The account is run by the agency 402 Social and highlights small businesses and events in Omaha for people to check out. Omaha Places also consists of a TikTok account, a blog, and a newsletter.

“Originally, Cahner (Olson, Founder of Omaha Places and 402 Social) was making different posts to just get more information out for tourists and people from Omaha that want a way to find things to do in Omaha, and it grew really fast because there is not really any other account like us in the market around here,” Wajda said.

Wajda started with the company as an intern during her freshman year of college at UNO.

“It was just supposed to be a semester-long internship, but then I just kept working there. We worked really well together and the company and the account were growing really fast and so Cahner said, ‘just stay on,’ so I ended up becoming a part-time employee,” Wajda said.

Throughout her two years with the company, Wajda has been getting hands-on learning experiences across the marketing field.

“I started out writing captions for posts for the Instagram account about small businesses in Aksarben, and then when I moved from my internship to working part-time, I began doing copywriting work, so I became the face behind all the captions on our Instagram and Facebook accounts on Omaha Places. Now I work as an account manager where I do the actual posting of the posts and I make sure that everything goes out on time. I also run our blog and occasionally help with filming content,” she said.

For Wajda, there is a lot to love about what she is doing right now. As a sophomore in college, she already has real-world job experience that she is getting paid for, and the position is very flexible.

“It doesn’t really feel like a job, especially when I’m in school. It is also mostly remote. I only go into the office when I want to, we can all just work from our phones if we want to. As long as we get our stuff done, it doesn’t matter. I have always been into social media, so it doesn’t feel real—getting to do it for a job, especially how young I am,” she said. “I found out that I truly enjoy writing. I always thought that I didn’t like to write because I never enjoyed writing essays, but I do all the writing for Omaha Places and that’s awesome to me. And I have fun doing it,” Wajda said.

She has also balanced having a marketing and sales internship while continuing to work part-time for Omaha Places. “It was completely different from what I do at Omaha Places, but it was such a great experience for me. I do want to stay with smaller companies because I feel like I am making a difference. For example, we started 2023 with just 35k followers on Instagram, and we just hit over 80k followers, so we are growing very quickly,” Wajda said.

Working a part-time job while attending college full-time can be hard for some students, but not for Madison.

“UNO is a great university for aspiring marketers. The College of Business Administration is full of so many different opportunities like the amazing career fairs, the different student clubs and activities, and my colleague told me there is a digital marketing class that she took that inspired her, so I know I am in the right place for me,” she said.

If you are looking for something to do in Omaha, or are curious about a local business or event, make sure you check out Omaha Places on Instagram, Facebook, or online at www.omahaplaces.com

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How a CBA Sophomore May Influence Your Weekend Plans. Chances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it.

marketing, Omaha PlacesMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAChances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it. The sophomore, who is working towards her BSBA with a concentration in marketing, has been one of the voices behind the Instagram account, “Omaha Places” since 2022. The account is run by the agency 402 Social and highlights small businesses and events in Omaha for people to check out. Omaha Places also consists of a TikTok account, a blog, and a newsletter.

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.

The new rankings list UNO’s part-time MBA as No. 87 in the country, placing it above similar programs at Creighton University, The University of Denver, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

“The MBA program has grown significantly over the last five years, and it’s fantastic to receive this acknowledgement. It’s a true testament to the quality of our degree and the value we provide for students across the world,” noted Kristi Lynch, Senior Director of Graduate, Executive, and Professional Business Programs at UNO.

“Our part-time MBA program attracts talented students and high-quality faculty. It is our mission to offer accessible, affordable, and excellent business education to a wide audience. I’m proud of our team and their efforts and I am pleased to see the program getting the recognition it deserves,” said Dr. Michelle W. Trawick, John Becker Dean of the College of Business Administration.

UNO’s College of Business Administration offers four graduate degrees, dual degree options, graduate certificates, and executive education programs. 

The College of Business Administration, including its MBA and Executive MBA, is AACSB-accredited in business and accounting, a standard earned by fewer than 200 universities worldwide.

For more information, visit mba.unomaha.edu 

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.

US News and World Report, Part Time MBA, RankingsMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.

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The UNO College of Business Administration (CBA) stands apart from other business schools. It offers an executive-level, hands-on, and experiential approach to professionals that can be a struggle to find from other programs.

The UNO Executive MBA (EMBA) program is one such example of the uniquely valuable offerings that CBA provides. Students join a cohort-based program and participate in an international business consulting project, considered a major highlight of the experience.

The EMBA’s 17-month, alternating-weekend program is a perfect choice for working professionals with responsibilities who still want to enhance their business knowledge and confidence. It’s an investment in oneself that can positively impact a graduate’s entire personal and professional future.

A Program That Gets Results

UNO EMBA alumnus Justin Rediger recently blogged about the program’s distinctive ability to develop professionals through methods that other MBA programs simply don’t offer:

“Prior to choosing the EMBA program at the University of Nebraska – Omaha, I considered a few other online programs and traditional MBA tracks. What ultimately made me choose the EMBA program was the real-world international experience that I would receive through the Capstone project. This was a chance to solve real problems for real companies through the application of the academic concepts taught in the classroom. The experience I had in Chile fulfilled this expectation entirely.

Before we landed in Chile, we spent hours researching the culture, government, industry, regulations, etc. for our client. After reading hundreds of articles, reports and papers on a country’s education system, which was the focus of our client’s business, you feel well-versed on the industry climate. But then we started talking to real people in Chile.

Within the first 48 hours of landing, our team had completely changed our position on our recommendation to our client for the entry strategy into Chile. This made the trip both exciting and stressful, as we scrambled to adjust course and talk to the right people. By the end of the 10-day trip, we managed to schedule and meet key influencers for the new entry strategy to be effective. One of those meetings required a last-minute flight to a city 6 hours away the day before we left. It was unplanned and unbudgeted, but we were able to make the call, book the flight and acquired some critical information as well as made a key contact for our client.

This kind of experience could not have been obtained through an online classroom or a week-long tour of local companies. That is what other MBA programs offer. Through the EMBA program at UNO, we weren’t tourists in Chile, we were consultants. And we got results.”

Discover The Difference For Yourself

Every EMBA student has the opportunity to participate in experiences similar to Rediger’s. You’ll be set up from day one to succeed, and UNO CBA provides a concierge approach that allows you to balance your education, job duties, and personal life without hassle.

There’s sure to be many more EMBA success stories like Rediger’s in the program’s coming years. Perhaps you’ll be one of them?

If you’d like to discover the UNO EMBA difference for yourself, visit the UNO EMBA website. You’ll find coursework, tuition, information on the student experience, and more.

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UNO EMBA Alumnus Justin Rediger reflects on his time in the program and how the capstone’s real-world experiences differentiate it from all the rest.

emba, graduate education, executive, alumniRachael Smith - CBA Marketing DepartmentUNO EMBA Alumnus Justin Rediger reflects on his time in the program and how the capstone’s real-world experiences differentiate it from all the rest.

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UNO CBA Assistant Professor of Marketing Dr. Yanhui Zhao recently published an executive summary of his new study, titled Is Rebranding Worthwhile?, on the CBA website. Dr. Zhao’s full study is forthcoming in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and emerges from his interest in marketing strategy, particularly brand management.

As Weight Watchers announced a rebranding of their company name and image in September 2018, global news outlets engaged in heated discussions about the merits of these changes. BBC News is one of the recent sites tackling the Weight Watchers story and asserts that the company’s new name of WW puts them on a “crash diet”¹in their recent article “What’s gone wrong at Weight Watchers?”

In the article, BBC News cites Dr. Zhao’s research and references his quotes on risky rebranding practices, the implementation of new brand strategy, and shareholder reactions.

BBC news reached nearly 17 million viewers in third quarter 2018², now offering well-deserved visibility for Dr. Zhao’s research and for UNO CBA!

UNO CBA is always proud of our talented professors like Dr. Zhao who consistently offer important contributions to local and global business discussions each year. Show your support for CBA faculty research by checking out the articles linked within this story.

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Jordan, Dearbail. "What's Gone Wrong at Weight Watchers?" March 1, 2019. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47392730.
BARB. Quarterly reach of BBC News in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1st quarter 2012 to 3rd quarter 2018 (in 1,000 viewers). https://www.statista.com/statistics/290866/bbc-news-viewers-reached-quarterly-uk/ (accessed 3/22/19, 2:01 PM).

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rebranding, professor, marketing, weight watchersRachael Smith - CBA Marketing DepartmentThe UNO CBA Assistant Professor of Marketing recently wrote about the Weight Watchers rebranding, with his insightful comments picked up by BBC News.

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The UNO CBA Capstone Cup is a semester-long competition compulsory for every student enrolled in the undergraduate capstone strategy course, Corporate & Business Strategy. More than 300 students each year take part in the challenge, where they are asked to evaluate a complex business situation, develop a creative solution, and build a presentation that communicates their analyses to a panel of judges. As of April 2019, more than 1,000 students have tackled the contest.

The competition challenges students to think critically surrounding strategic issues they will encounter in their careers. It demands direct application of their entire undergraduate business curriculum, allowing students to explore real-world uses of what they’ve learned.

The Capstone Cup was born at UNO CBA and is unique to the school. It offers an unprecedented growth and exposure opportunity for students unequaled by other area business colleges. Capstone Cup directors Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles and Dr. Erin Bass have grown the event to what it is today, and they’ve seen firsthand its role in differentiating both the college and its business graduates.

Developing Young Professionals

The Capstone Cup serves an essential role in allowing students to transition into young professionals. Students develop confidence and experience with challenging team dynamics by solving real-world problems and presenting their solutions to Omaha-area business leaders.

“Students are paired up with students from another expertise – a different concentration than their own,” says Miles. “This introduces challenges as students are confronted with overcoming biases while undertaking a professional development experience.”

Students also learn how to sell both their ideas and themselves by providing strategic recommendations to local employers. Employers then question and challenge the strategies suggested to them, giving students a glimpse into the demands of the professional workplace. They emerge prepared to defend, adjust, and analyze their ideas for efficacy while establishing their place as competent and knowledgeable contributors.

The Capstone Cup also allows students to tailor the tournament to their areas of expertise and pain points. On the first day of class, students complete a questionnaire involving their expectations for the competition.

“For students who are competitive, it’s an outlet, something more than a class project,” says Miles. “Conversely, some teams of students conduct interviews with the case company or competitors to provide support for their recommendations. They embody the role of the consultant.”

By adopting varied strategies and collaborating with students from diverse backgrounds, Capstone Cup participants can try out different communication styles, business strategies, and leadership roles. They graduate with useful discoveries on where they will fit best in their future career.

Students In Action

Local employers also use the Capstone Cup to witness UNO CBA students in action. It provides a venue in which employers can evaluate students for potential hires while showcasing the skills of CBA graduates. During their final presentations, students clearly demonstrate the value of their education.

Miles and Bass recall success stories in which students have been approached by employers after the Capstone Cup finals. One student was interviewed the same day as their final presentation and was offered a position at the respective company less than 6 months after their graduation.

“The employer later told me that they don’t typically interview or hire newly minted graduates, but she was impressed by this student,” says Miles.

Success stories like this have unfolded from many semesters of the Capstone Cup. Another student shares a story in which, during an interview, he cited the competition as a challenging experience he had to overcome. The employer was so interested in the program that they discussed it for the remainder of their meeting. Not only did the student get the job, but the employer became a Capstone Cup judge.

“The Capstone Cup has become a unifying experience among our CBA graduates,” says Bass. “Area employers have caught on, and we often get phone calls from recruiters or managers saying they’ve heard so much about this event, they want to know more about it and how to get involved.”

Setting Students Apart

The Capstone Cup’s primary benefit is that it sets students apart from the rest. UNO CBA is the only university in the area to offer a senior experience like it, in which every student is given the opportunity to excel. This differentiates the program from larger case competitions in which only select teams are sent to participate.

“We are not creating ‘elite’ teams and sending them off to compete,” says Miles. “The Capstone Cup gives all of our students the opportunity to develop unique experience and furthermore shows off the skills of all of our students to local employers.”

For Miles and Bass, this also sets UNO CBA apart. Creating an inclusive environment that fosters universal success isn’t business school as usual, and they’re proud of it.

“While students graduating from UNO CBA have always been in demand, the Capstone Cup is giving them a bigger edge over the competition and letting students see the opportunities they have beyond their graduation,” says Bass. “We’ve managed to combine classroom learning, knowledge application, and community engagement all into one unique, semester-long event.”

Growing Omaha’s Future Business Leaders

Every round of the Capstone Cup requires judging from a panel, which offers plenty of opportunities for alumni and local businesses to get involved. The event also requires sponsorship for prizes, materials, food, and promotional items.

“We enjoy having alumni – both recent and more seasoned – come back and judge,” says Dr. Miles. “We are also always looking for additional sponsors for the program.”

If you or your business would like to contribute to the Capstone Cup and facilitate the development of Omaha’s future business leaders, please contact program directors Dr. Erin Miles at erinpmiles@unomaha.edu or Dr. Erin Bass at aebass@unomaha.edu. You can also learn more by visiting the UNO CBA Capstone Cup website.

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