2024 News Release Archive
Delta Sigma Pi tours Scooter's Harvest Roasting Facility
April 22, 2024Delta Sigma Pi recently toured Scooter’s Harvest Roasting Facility and learned more about the rapidly growing coffee maker. “Something that we try to do in Delta Sigma Pi is give our members unique experiences and opportunities that will set them apart from their peers, and this was a great opportunity to do just that!” said Kevin Peterson, DSP President.
New University partnership with Google will support career, workforce growth in Nebraska
April 16, 2024University of Nebraska students, alumni and Nebraskans now have more opportunities to earn educational credentials and advance their careers thanks to a new partnership between NU and Google announced today by Interim President Chris Kabourek.
UNO's FBLA-C Team Wins Big at State Leadership Conference
April 12, 2024The Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate (FBLA-C), attended the State Leadership Conference (SLC) on March 24-25. At this conference, members had the opportunity to compete in competitive events, attend networking sessions, and enhance their leadership skills. Eight UNO FBLA-C members attended SLC, and a total of 30 awards were taken home.
U.S. News Ranks UNO’s Part-Time MBA in Nation’s Top 90
April 11, 2024The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s part-time MBA is included among the top programs in the nation, according to the new 2024 “Best Graduate Schools Rankings” from U.S. News and World Report.
Unveiling Omaha’s Hidden Gems
April 10, 2024How a CBA Sophomore May Influence Your Weekend Plans. Chances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it.
Kristy Schweitz Named 2024 Academic Advisor of the Year
April 08, 2024The Academic Advisor of the Year Award recognizes undergraduate, professional academic advisors for their exceptional service to students, their colleagues and/or the university.
Stitching Her Way to Success
April 01, 2024As class lets out in Mammel Hall, the home of UNO’s College of Business Administration is bustling with students rushing to their next class. Suzie Piitz ’24 is tucked in the corner of the Sommer Family Mezzanine, concentrating hard. She’s listening to an accounting class lecture in her earbuds, while her hands are busy creating. Her fingers move quickly, working her crochet hook and yarn into what will eventually become a cardigan. Suzie is one of a growing number of her generation who have taken up crocheting as a hobby, and in Suzie’s case—a business!
Seeding Success: The Nebraska Startup Job Mixer Story
March 13, 2024When 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
March 11, 2024The 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
March 01, 2024Every graduating senior in the CBA will compete for a spot in the Capstone Cup Finals on Friday, April 5, 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
February 29, 2024Dale 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.
Trailblazing Talent: Jerry Brito-Mendoza's Journey to HR Excellence
February 19, 2024Jerry Brito-Mendoza ’25 recently accomplished something only one other UNO student has done before him. He became only the second UNO student to take on the daunting challenge of studying, sitting for, and passing the Society for Human Resource Management’s certification exam while still an undergraduate student.
CBA’s Logistics & Supply Chain Concentration Earns Top 5 Ranking
February 14, 2024SupplyChainGuide.org recently released their annual rankings and UNO’s College of Business Administration’s Logistics & Supply Chain concentration was ranked number 5 for the nation’s best online Bachelor’s in Logistics programs in 2024.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks CBA in Top 25 for Best Online Bachelor's in Business Program
February 07, 2024The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is once again being recognized in 2024 as a top institution in the country for earning a degree online.
Chasing Horizons: An MBA Journey from Omaha to Japan
January 31, 2024An invitation to attend the international picnic during the fall 2023 semester may have inadvertently set Chase Rehder ’24 on a brand-new career path. The senior, who is graduating in May with a BSBA with concentrations in International Business and Marketing, always knew he wanted to contribute to the global economy but was not exactly sure how he would do that.
Dr. Susan Eldridge Receives Outstanding Accounting Educator Award from the Nebraska Society of CPAs
January 29, 2024Associate Dean for Faculty, Research, and Planning at CBA Dr. Susan Eldridge has received the Outstanding Accounting Educator Award from the Nebraska Society of CPAs.