2015 News

Chris Hoke, principal and owner of Continuum Security Solutions, was among 40 young professionals honored at an awards breakfast Dec. 11.

This Accra, Ghana, native is eager to put his Master of Business Administration degree to work.

Congratulations to our December 2015 graduates!

Representing the best of the best, 17 students made it to the final round of the semi-annual case competition.

The Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising asked the UNO community to create a visual identity for a new student-run café in Mammel Hall.

The UNO College of Business Administration sponsored the 8th annual Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Stock Market Championship on Nov. 18–19.

From Fortune 500 firms to locally owned businesses, most CBA students hold at least one internship before graduating.

The anniversary weekend included a hockey tailgate and formal gala.

After serving eight years in the Army National Guard, Nicole Higgins is now on track to finish her MBA in a record two semesters.

Nebraska Business Development Center accelerates business growth through new markets.

Come learn about the UNO Master of Business Administration Program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel up for fall semester!

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

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

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

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

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

Elevator pitch contest showcases innovative ideas, awards cash prizes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New academic advisors enhance service for undergraduates.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations, UNO CBA Class of 2015!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

CBA celebrated many standout students and faculty during the annual awards ceremony in April.

Six finalists pitched their innovative ideas and competed for cash prizes during the annual business plan competition.

Part of a service-learning project, CBA students partnered with eight Omaha businesses this spring to plan events that make a positive social impact.

Students showcased their writing skills and financial knowledge during an exclusive contest in February.

CBA invited 70 high-achieving students to join Beta Gamma Sigma honor society in 2015.

The fourth annual Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference, April 10–11, features speakers from successful startups, impactful nonprofits.

Update: UNO hockey player, business major Ryan Massa excels in the classroom and on the ice.

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

CBA was named the best business school in the country for veterans in 2015 by the Military Times.

A 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.

Dr. Nirmal Surya shared his strategies for creating awareness and expanding epilepsy treatment in rural India.

China Studies Program Director Shuanglin Lin traveled to Beijing with a Nobel Prize recipient and renowned economist.

China Studies Program Director Shuanglin Lin traveled to Beijing with a Nobel Prize recipient and renowned economist.

Jonna Holland, associate professor of marketing and management, played an integral role in shaping UNO's Sustainability Master Plan.

The nation’s top civilian security specialists will spend the next 13 weeks in Mammel Hall.