2015 News Release Archive
MBA Alumnus Receives 40 Under 40 Award
December 16, 2015Chris Hoke, principal and owner of Continuum Security Solutions, was among 40 young professionals honored at an awards breakfast Dec. 11.
CBA Graduate Realizes Dream of Working at Deloitte
December 15, 2015This Accra, Ghana, native is eager to put his Master of Business Administration degree to work.
December 2015 Commencement
December 15, 2015Congratulations to our December 2015 graduates!
Fall 2015 Case Study Competition Results
December 08, 2015Representing the best of the best, 17 students made it to the final round of the semi-annual case competition.
Stedman’s Café Logo Contest Winners
December 07, 2015The Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising asked the UNO community to create a visual identity for a new student-run café in Mammel Hall.
CBA Sponsors Stock Market Championship
November 24, 2015The UNO College of Business Administration sponsored the 8th annual Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Stock Market Championship on Nov. 18–19.
Interns Get Head Start on Career Paths
November 19, 2015From Fortune 500 firms to locally owned businesses, most CBA students hold at least one internship before graduating.
Executive MBA Hosts Alumni Weekend, Celebrates 40th Anniversary
November 17, 2015The anniversary weekend included a hockey tailgate and formal gala.
Meet a CBA Student Veteran
November 11, 2015After serving eight years in the Army National Guard, Nicole Higgins is now on track to finish her MBA in a record two semesters.
Nebraska Ranks 9th in Nation for Business Climate, NBDC Cited
October 27, 2015Nebraska Business Development Center accelerates business growth through new markets.
MBA Open House
October 27, 2015Come learn about the UNO Master of Business Administration Program.
Career & Internship Fair
October 27, 2015Explore area employers, internships and career opportunities geared toward business students.
Accounting Speakers Series
October 27, 2015The fourth annual UNO Accounting Speakers Series is Friday, Sept. 25.
MBA Leadership Speaker - Lance Fritz
October 27, 2015Lance Fritz, president and CEO of Union Pacific Railroad, will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Mammel Hall.
Best for Vets
October 26, 2015Army 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, 2015The college has participated in EPA’s WasteWise program for over two years.
Fall 2015 Business Student-Athletes
October 19, 2015More than 70 student-athletes are enrolled in CBA this fall, among the highest in college history.
MBA Alumna in the News
October 12, 2015Susan 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, 2015Students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit, creativity during the annual pitch contest.
Entrepreneurship Week | Sept. 28–Oct. 2
September 23, 2015Inspiring presentations and a live pitch contest are scheduled during UNO’s first-ever Entrepreneurship Week.
CBA Welcome Week
September 23, 2015Fuel up for fall semester!
2014-2015 Year in Review
September 21, 2015Read about CBA’s major milestones and new initiatives from the last academic year.
Fall 2015 Career & Internship Fair
September 14, 2015Explore career opportunities and connect with the area’s top employers.
CBA Launches Free Financial Literacy Courses
September 11, 2015CBA, Wells Fargo partner to help students plan for their financial futures.
Scholars Academy: Blessing Kyaw
September 03, 2015Meet the students who are shaping the future of CBA’s new Scholars Academy.
Fall Case Study Competition Commences
August 31, 2015Students 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, 2015Elevator pitch contest showcases innovative ideas, awards cash prizes.
CBA Advisor to Retire
August 24, 2015Jennifer Forbes-Baily is retiring after 41 years at UNO.
Scholars Academy: Trevor Koger
August 18, 2015Meet the students who are shaping the future of CBA’s new Scholars Academy.
CBA, CFAM Grads Collaborate on New Venture
August 12, 2015Localmotive and Ted and Wally’s, both owned by CBA grads, are joining forces this fall.
Scholars Academy: Adrienne Cavill
August 12, 2015Meet the students who are shaping the future of CBA’s new Scholars Academy.
Scholars Academy: Gabrielle Estivo
August 10, 2015Versatility, opportunity attracted this Kansas native to pursue a business degree.
Scholars Academy: Spencer Marxsen
August 06, 2015CBA’s new supply chain management concentration cemented Spencer Marxsen’s decision to enroll.
CBA Announces New Academic Center
July 29, 2015CBA’s newest academic center will advance real estate education and research in Nebraska.
Business Plan Winner Opens Yoga, Art Studio
July 29, 2015Entrepreneurship major, Maverick Business Plan winner Alexander Hiffernan founds his first business.
Maverick Investment Camp
July 29, 2015The 2015 Maverick Investment Camp for graduating high school seniors is June 15–17.
Maverick Young Entrepreneur Bootcamp
July 29, 2015The Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising is hosting the Maverick Young Entrepreneur Bootcamp June 8–12.
Scholars Academy: Karina Pisetsky
July 24, 2015Developing leaders through rigorous academics, community service and connections to local businesses.
CBA Boosts Student Support
July 10, 2015New academic advisors enhance service for undergraduates.
Scholars Academy: RJ Dechow
July 09, 2015Preparing high-achieving students to be the business leaders of tomorrow.
Scholars Academy: Brianna Eisert
July 02, 2015Preparing high-achieving students to be the business leaders of tomorrow.
New Shine for Mammel Hall’s Fletcher Benton Sculptures
June 29, 2015A UNO graduate restored these famous sculptures to their former glory.
CBA Commencement
June 29, 2015The UNO College of Business Administration will celebrate May 2015 Commencement on Friday, May 8.
2015 Alumni Achievement Awards
June 29, 2015The UNO College of Business Administration is hosting the annual Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards luncheon on May 14.
USSTRATCOM Fellows Graduation
June 29, 2015The 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, 2015Collin Wyler performed the National Anthem during game eight on June 16.
Welcome to Baxter Arena
June 04, 2015The UNO arena’s new name has ties to the university and College of Business Administration.
CBA Grads Trailblaze Omaha Startup Scene
May 29, 2015Eric 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
May 29, 2015The fourth annual Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference is April 10-11, 2015.
Maverick Business Plan Competition
May 29, 2015Calling 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
May 29, 2015CBA 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
May 29, 2015The 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, 2015David 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, 2015One founder and two CEOs, all CBA alumni, were honored for contributing to Omaha’s thriving business community.
First Scholars Academy Cohort Selected
May 21, 201520 ambitious students have been selected for the inaugural CBA Scholars Academy cohort.
2015 Distinguished Alumni
May 14, 2015CBA adds four more graduates to its list of distinguished alumni.
Employer Day at CBA
May 14, 2015The UNO College of Business Administration invites area employers to Mammel Hall on June 24.
Entrepreneurship Professor, Student Honored at Awards Banquet
May 07, 2015Dale 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, 2015Aspiring designers often dream of working in places like New York or Los Angeles, but not Hannah Olson.
May 2015 Commencement
May 04, 2015Congratulations, UNO CBA Class of 2015!
Buffett and the College of Business Administration
May 01, 2015Berkshire 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
April 29, 2015Professor 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
April 29, 2015CBA graduate students took first place in a mergers and acquisitions case study competition.
Spring 2015 CBA Career & Internship Fair
April 29, 2015CBA graduate students took first place in a mergers and acquisitions case study competition.
'Remembering Our Fallen' Opening Ceremony
April 29, 2015A 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
April 29, 2015The 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
April 29, 2015Leadership 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
April 29, 2015Leadership and innovation will be the topics of the ninth annual Collaboration Science Seminar at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Friday, March 13.
2015 CBA Honors and Awards Ceremony
April 24, 2015CBA celebrated many standout students and faculty during the annual awards ceremony in April.
Finalists face off during fifth annual Maverick Business Plan Competition
April 14, 2015Six finalists pitched their innovative ideas and competed for cash prizes during the annual business plan competition.
Students Stage ‘Buycotts’ to Benefit Omaha-Area Nonprofits
April 13, 2015Part of a service-learning project, CBA students partnered with eight Omaha businesses this spring to plan events that make a positive social impact.
FIIRO Investment Knowledge Challenge
April 07, 2015Students showcased their writing skills and financial knowledge during an exclusive contest in February.
Top Business Students ‘Tapped’ to Join Beta Gamma Sigma
March 24, 2015CBA invited 70 high-achieving students to join Beta Gamma Sigma honor society in 2015.
Entrepreneurship Conference Connects Students and Startup Founders
March 18, 2015The fourth annual Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference, April 10–11, features speakers from successful startups, impactful nonprofits.
Maverick goaltender, business major enjoys storied senior season
March 13, 2015Update: UNO hockey player, business major Ryan Massa excels in the classroom and on the ice.
UNO Honors Fallen Nebraska and Iowa Service Members
March 09, 2015A photo exhibit honoring fallen Nebraska and Iowa service members is on display March 16–20 in Mammel Hall.
Nation's Top Business School for Vets
March 09, 2015CBA was named the best business school in the country for veterans in 2015 by the Military Times.
Student Spotlight: Morgan Birkel
February 26, 2015A leader with a love for culture, Morgan Birkel has made the most of her UNO experience. The senior from Lincoln, Nebraska, will graduate this December without any job-search anxiety — she already has a full-time job lined up.
Internationally Renowned Neurologist, Marketer Visits Mammel Hall
February 23, 2015Dr. Nirmal Surya shared his strategies for creating awareness and expanding epilepsy treatment in rural India.
CBA Professor Secures Nobel Prize Recipient’s Trip to Beijing
February 05, 2015China Studies Program Director Shuanglin Lin traveled to Beijing with a Nobel Prize recipient and renowned economist.
Challenges & Strategies for Spreading Awareness of Epilepsy in a Developing Society
February 05, 2015China Studies Program Director Shuanglin Lin traveled to Beijing with a Nobel Prize recipient and renowned economist.
CBA Professor Shapes Sustainability Master Plan
January 26, 2015Jonna Holland, associate professor of marketing and management, played an integral role in shaping UNO's Sustainability Master Plan.
UNO Welcomes New USSTRATCOM Fellows
January 26, 2015The nation’s top civilian security specialists will spend the next 13 weeks in Mammel Hall.