2015 News Release Archive

Nebraska Business Development Center accelerates business growth through new markets.

MBA Open House

Come learn about the UNO Master of Business Administration Program.

Career & Internship Fair

Explore area employers, internships and career opportunities geared toward business students.

Accounting Speakers Series

The fourth annual UNO Accounting Speakers Series is Friday, Sept. 25.

MBA Leadership Speaker - Lance Fritz

Lance Fritz, president and CEO of Union Pacific Railroad, will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Mammel Hall.

Best for Vets

October 26, 2015

Army veteran Kyle Francis says enrolling in the Master of Business Administration program was the second best decision of his life.

CBA Commended for Commitment to Waste Reduction

October 20, 2015

The college has participated in EPA’s WasteWise program for over two years.

Fall 2015 Business Student-Athletes

October 19, 2015

More than 70 student-athletes are enrolled in CBA this fall, among the highest in college history.

MBA Alumna in the News

October 12, 2015

Susan Brennan (MBA ‘91) jumped from auto industry to ‘dream job’ as chief operations officer.

UNO Softball Player Sweeps 2015 Big Idea Pitch Contest

October 02, 2015

Students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit, creativity during the annual pitch contest.

Entrepreneurship Week | Sept. 28–Oct. 2

September 23, 2015

Inspiring presentations and a live pitch contest are scheduled during UNO’s first-ever Entrepreneurship Week.

CBA Welcome Week

September 23, 2015

Fuel up for fall semester!

2014-2015 Year in Review

September 21, 2015

Read about CBA’s major milestones and new initiatives from the last academic year.

Fall 2015 Career & Internship Fair

September 14, 2015

Explore career opportunities and connect with the area’s top employers.

CBA Launches Free Financial Literacy Courses

September 11, 2015

CBA, Wells Fargo partner to help students plan for their financial futures.

Scholars Academy: Blessing Kyaw

September 03, 2015

Meet the students who are shaping the future of CBA’s new Scholars Academy.

Fall Case Study Competition Commences

August 31, 2015

Students enrolled in the Corporate and Business Strategy capstone course are gearing up for the second annual Case Study Competition this fall.

Big Idea Pitch Contest | Deadline: Sept. 20

August 27, 2015

Elevator pitch contest showcases innovative ideas, awards cash prizes.

CBA Advisor to Retire

August 24, 2015

Jennifer Forbes-Baily is retiring after 41 years at UNO.

Scholars Academy: Trevor Koger

August 18, 2015

Meet the students who are shaping the future of CBA’s new Scholars Academy.

CBA, CFAM Grads Collaborate on New Venture

August 12, 2015

Localmotive and Ted and Wally’s, both owned by CBA grads, are joining forces this fall.

Scholars Academy: Adrienne Cavill

August 12, 2015

Meet the students who are shaping the future of CBA’s new Scholars Academy.

Scholars Academy: Gabrielle Estivo

August 10, 2015

Versatility, opportunity attracted this Kansas native to pursue a business degree.

Scholars Academy: Spencer Marxsen

August 06, 2015

CBA’s new supply chain management concentration cemented Spencer Marxsen’s decision to enroll.

CBA Announces New Academic Center

CBA’s newest academic center will advance real estate education and research in Nebraska.

Business Plan Winner Opens Yoga, Art Studio

Entrepreneurship major, Maverick Business Plan winner Alexander Hiffernan founds his first business.

Maverick Investment Camp

The 2015 Maverick Investment Camp for graduating high school seniors is June 15–17.

Maverick Young Entrepreneur Bootcamp

The Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising is hosting the Maverick Young Entrepreneur Bootcamp June 8–12.

Scholars Academy: Karina Pisetsky

July 24, 2015

Developing leaders through rigorous academics, community service and connections to local businesses.

CBA Boosts Student Support

July 10, 2015

New academic advisors enhance service for undergraduates.

Scholars Academy: RJ Dechow

July 09, 2015

Preparing high-achieving students to be the business leaders of tomorrow.

Scholars Academy: Brianna Eisert

July 02, 2015

Preparing high-achieving students to be the business leaders of tomorrow.

New Shine for Mammel Hall’s Fletcher Benton Sculptures

A UNO graduate restored these famous sculptures to their former glory.

CBA Commencement

The UNO College of Business Administration will celebrate May 2015 Commencement on Friday, May 8.

2015 Alumni Achievement Awards

The UNO College of Business Administration is hosting the annual Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards luncheon on May 14.

USSTRATCOM Fellows Graduation

The UNO College of Business Administration and College of Information Science & Technology are hosting the 2015 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program graduation on May 1.

CBA Student Sings National Anthem at CWS

June 19, 2015

Collin Wyler performed the National Anthem during game eight on June 16.

Welcome to Baxter Arena

June 04, 2015

The UNO arena’s new name has ties to the university and College of Business Administration.

CBA Grads Trailblaze Omaha Startup Scene

Eric Burns (’11) and Sabastian Hunt (’13) have already made their mark on Omaha's young entrepreneur scene, but the journey has just begun.

Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference

The fourth annual Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference is April 10-11, 2015.

Maverick Business Plan Competition

Calling all Mavs: Do you have an idea for a new innovation or better implementation of an existing technology or the targeting of new markets? If so, enter the 2015 Maverick Business Plan Competition for a chance to win some serious cash.

Case Study Competition

CBA is hosting the second annual Case Study Competition on Friday, April 24. Graduating seniors enrolled in the Corporate and Business Policy capstone course will showcase the skills they have gained in their undergraduate business courses.

Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony

The annual CBA Honors and Awards Ceremony will take place on April 9 in Mammel Hall with a reception from 3:30–4 p.m. and ceremony from 4–5:30 p.m.

Long-Time CBA Employee Honored with UNO Chancellor’s Medal

May 27, 2015

David Nielsen received the Chancellor’s Medal during UNO’s commencement celebrations on May 8.

3 CBA Alumni Receive Greater Omaha Business Excellence Awards

May 22, 2015

One founder and two CEOs, all CBA alumni, were honored for contributing to Omaha’s thriving business community.

First Scholars Academy Cohort Selected

May 21, 2015

20 ambitious students have been selected for the inaugural CBA Scholars Academy cohort.

2015 Distinguished Alumni

May 14, 2015

CBA adds four more graduates to its list of distinguished alumni.

Employer Day at CBA

May 14, 2015

The UNO College of Business Administration invites area employers to Mammel Hall on June 24.

Entrepreneurship Professor, Student Honored at Awards Banquet

May 07, 2015

Dale Eesley and Anthony MacBride win awards for their contributions to the UNO Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

CBA Student, Business Owner Invited to Fashion Week

May 05, 2015

Aspiring designers often dream of working in places like New York or Los Angeles, but not Hannah Olson.

May 2015 Commencement

May 04, 2015

Congratulations, UNO CBA Class of 2015!

Buffett and the College of Business Administration

May 01, 2015

Berkshire Hathaway celebrated its 50th Shareholders Meeting in Omaha May 1-3. Read about Buffett's ties to CBA.

Management Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Saudi Arabia

Professor Ziaul Huq will spend the first six months of 2016 in Saudi Arabia after receiving his second Fulbright award.

MBA, EMBA Students Bring Home 2015 ACG Cup

CBA graduate students took first place in a mergers and acquisitions case study competition.

Spring 2015 CBA Career & Internship Fair

CBA graduate students took first place in a mergers and acquisitions case study competition.

'Remembering Our Fallen' Opening Ceremony

A photo exhibit honoring fallen Nebraska and Iowa service members is on display March 16–20 in Mammel Hall.

Ethical Decision Making: How to Do the Right Thing Even When No One is Watching

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration is hosting an interactive presentation about ethical decision making at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, in Mammel Hall.

Collaboration Science Seminar

Leadership and innovation will be the topics of the ninth annual Collaboration Science Seminar at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Friday, March 13.

Funding American Innovation: SBIR/STTR Explained