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UNO Executive MBA Program Recognizes 2021 Graduates and Award Winners

The Executive MBA Class of 2021 graduated on December 10, with several students recognized for exceptional achievement in the classroom and beyond.

  • published: 2021/12/16
  • contact: CBA Marketing Department
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The UNO EMBA Class of 2021

The UNO Executive MBA program is proud to announce the graduation of 13 exceptional professionals in the Class of 2021. The cohort averages 20 years of professional experience in industries including technology, financial services, education, manufacturing, and consulting. Graduates completed a rigorous program that included an extensive business consulting project, during which teams conducted business research throughout the United States.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Graduates:

  • Tara Charvat
  • Noah Correa
  • Supriya Deshmukh
  • Adje Guidi
  • Katie Hajek
  • Brandon Heacock
  • Drew Kokosa
  • Christopher Meyers
  • Ron Osborne
  • Tony Pegram
  • Daniel Podany
  • Eva Roberts
  • Dennis Stoddard

Special recognition was given to the following students and faculty for exceptional achievement in the classroom, workplace, and community.

Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society

Awarded solely on academic performance, this honor is the highest recognition a business student can receive at a school accredited by the AACSB International.

  • Christopher Meyers
  • Daniel Podany
  • Eva Roberts

Distinguished Student

Awardees demonstrate the highest combination of academic and personal achievement, commitment to serving the community, and contributions to the success of their Executive MBA class. Individuals with the highest academic results are presented to EMBA faculty, who select the winners.

  • Eva Roberts

Distinguished Faculty

Honors the Executive MBA faculty member who, in the opinion of the graduating class, made the greatest contribution to student academic and professional growth and success.

  • Dr. David Volkman, Finance

Eva Jon Sperling

Candidates for this peer-voted award must demonstrate the leadership skills espoused by alumna Eva Jon Sperling, including a positive, take-charge attitude, motivation of self and others, and leadership by example within their team, classroom, workplace, and community.

  • Winner: Tara Charvat
  • Nominees: Christopher Meyers and Eva Roberts

About the UNO Executive MBA

The UNO EMBA is a 17-month, alternating weekend program that provides executive-level support services so professionals can maximize their education, careers, and personal life. This concierge approach means UNO takes care of everything — from scheduling courses and purchasing textbooks to distributing course materials, parking permits, and catered meals. The program is designed specifically for busy professionals who balance a demanding workload, frequent travel, and life outside of the office.

Students never feel like they’re going through the process alone – support and encouragement comes from faculty, staff, and peers. Going through the program with professionals who average more than 15 years of professional experience from a broad range of industries is a major advantage of the program. Students expand their leadership skillsets, business acumen, and professional network in Nebraska’s only internationally-accredited, globally-ranked Executive Business program