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Seeding Success: The Nebraska Startup Job Mixer Story
When Justin Krug graduated from UNO CBA in 2021 with his BSBA with concentrations in Marketing and Business Management, the Omaha native knew exactly where he wanted to work; at a Nebraska-based startup company. So, when Krug had the idea for a job fair where other Nebraska startups could recruit and attract talent like his, he took the idea, and the Nebraska Startup Job Mixer was born.
UNO and the Great Plains I-Corps Hub Seek Entrepreneurs with Big Ideas, Announce Support From Fiserv and FNBO
The Great Plains I-Corps Hub is opening its call for applicants for its Spring 2024 Cohort and announcing new support from Fiserv and FNBO.
CBA Capstone Cup Partners with Omaha Supernovas
Every graduating senior in the CBA will compete for a spot in the Capstone Cup Finals on Friday, April 5th at Mammel Hall. Teams of 4 students will present to judges from the Omaha community where they will share their ideas for the case study organization, the Omaha Supernovas.
Dale Eesley’s Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm Drives Community Engagement
Dale Eesley, Ph.D., professor and director of the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising has dedicated his life and career to promoting and cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship among students and business owners in Nebraska and beyond.
New & Noteworthy
Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference (MWEC) 2022 Recap
On April 1st, 2022, UNO’s Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising (CIEF) hosted the 9th annual Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference (MWEC). This year’s conference welcomed over 250 community members, entrepreneurs, and students from over 20 universities and 8 states throughout the Midwest.
Recognizing the 2022 UNO CBA Beta Gamma Sigma Honorees
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration (CBA) inducted 64 high-achieving students into Beta Gamma Sigma on April 7, 2022.
Keeping Nebraska K-12 Educators INSPIRED
INSPIRED is committed to improving Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts in Nebraska by advancing opportunities for diverse educators in K-12 classrooms.
Spotlights
CBA Scholars Academy Welcomes Seventh Cohort
Twenty high-achieving business students will begin their college careers in Omaha this fall.
UNO MBA students collaborate with No More Empty Pots during Spring 2021 to increase their efforts in providing equitable access to local food within the Omaha metro area.
Working toward a goal to become more self-sufficient, No More Empty Pots (NMEP) Community Harvest program, collaborated with University of Nebraska – Omaha (UNO) Master of Business Administration (MBA) students to develop a plan that will increase their number of paying participants.
NBDC's Lang Chosen for Top NU System Roles
NU President Ted Carter recently named Cathy Lang, director of the Nebraska Business Development Center at UNO, to serve as Senior Advisor to the President for Economic Development and as University Technology Development Corporation President.
CBA in the News
- Silicon Prairie News: UNO’s Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising
- CNN: Why Super Bowl ads still matter
- Omaha World-Herald: UNO business dean says pairing with UNMC is good for both schools, health care industry
- Gina Scott Ligon: Move to Division I enhanced UNO’s brand
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