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Dustin White Named Research Director of the Koraleski CAB Lab at UNO's College of Business Administration

White brings expertise in behavioral economics and applied research to his new role at UNO’s premier business research lab.

  • published: 2025/11/05
  • contact: Melissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBA
  • email: melissalindell@unomaha.edu
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Dr. Dustin White

Dustin White, Ph.D., has been named the new Research Director of the Koraleski Commerce and Applied Behavioral Lab (CAB Lab) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business Administration (CBA).

White will lead CAB Lab’s research efforts, expanding the lab’s impact across academic research and helping our business community through applied behavioral science. He succeeds former director Dr. Muntaha Bani Hani.

The CAB Lab plays a pivotal role in generating real-world insights through consumer-focused research. As research director, White will strengthen the lab’s role in addressing regional business challenges and elevate CBA’s reputation as a hub for pragmatic, community-engaged research.

A faculty member in CBA’s Department of Economics, White’s research focuses are Health and Labor Economics, Sports Economics, Game Theory, and Industrial Organization, as well as Data Analytics in general. Under his direction, the CAB Lab will continue supporting both academic and industry partners with experimental design, data analysis, and behavioral testing tools.

Dustin White, CAB Lab Research Director: “The Koraleski CAB Lab is a powerful resource that bridges academic research and business innovation. I’m excited to grow its reach and support students and partners through high-impact research experiences.”

Dr. Steve Schulz, Interim Dean, College of Business Administration: “Dustin’s passion for research and commitment to student success make him the ideal leader for the CAB Lab’s next chapter.”

Under White’s leadership, the CAB Lab will pursue new research partnerships and expand opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in applied research.

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