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News ReleaseNoNoYesYes175186440000015259698000001525975200000Birud Sindhav and Shannon Cummins, Professors of Marketing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Marketing to Bahrain and Barbados, respectively for the Spring 2026 semester from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. /news/2025/07/cummins-sindhav.jpg

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Birud Sindhav and Shannon Cummins, Professors of Marketing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Marketing to Bahrain and Barbados, respectively for the Spring 2026 semester from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

This will be Dr. Cummins’ second Fulbright appointment. She will provide support, training and mentoring to faculty at Sir Arthur Lewis College in Barbados with the specific aim of increasing research and community engagement among the business faculty.

This is a joint teaching and research assignment for Dr. Sindhav. For research, he will focus on comparing the impact of AI tools on student perceptions and learning across different cultural contexts. Dr. Sindhav says Bahrain presents an ideal match for his proposed project for two reasons. “One, it offers an attractive counterpoint to the US in terms of cultural values and approaches to technology adoption. Two, in the AI Readiness Index, Bahrain is in the middle of the pack within the MENA region, lagging behind the bigger countries like UAE and Saudi Arabia but ahead of the countries like Egypt and Kuwait. Bahrain is not happy to be “average”, and eager to move ahead, evident by investing in various AI-related initiatives. Their “Vision 2030” explicitly marks AI as the challenge that must be tackled now,” he said.

For more information about the UNO Faculty Fulbright Program, click here: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/fulbright-faculty.php

Fulbright U.S. Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad. Fulbright Scholars engage in cutting-edge research and expand their professional networks, often continuing research collaborations started abroad and laying the groundwork for forging future partnerships between institutions.

Upon returning to their home countries, institutions, labs, and classrooms,
they share their stories and often become active supporters of international exchange, inviting foreign scholars to campus and encouraging colleagues and students to go abroad.

Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided over 400,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals with the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges. Notable Fulbrighters include 62 Nobel Laureates, 93 Pulitzer Prize winners, 82 MacArthur Fellows, 44 heads of state or government, and thousands of leaders across the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Over 800 individuals teach or conduct research abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program annually. In addition, over 2,000 Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants—recent college graduates, graduate students, and early career professionals—participate in study/research exchanges or as English teaching assistants in local schools abroad each year.

Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program, which operates in over 160 countries worldwide.

In the United States, the Institute of International Education implements the Fulbright U.S. Student and U.S. Scholar Programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit https://fulbrightprogram.org.

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Shannon Cummins, Ph.D., and Birud Sindhav, Ph.D., Receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards for 2025-2026

Cummins, Sindhav, marketing, fulbrightMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBABirud Sindhav and Shannon Cummins, Professors of Marketing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Marketing to Bahrain and Barbados, respectively for the Spring 2026 semester from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Jul 7, 2025 12:00 AM

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➡️ What’s new:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate chapter (FBLA-C) recently competed at the 2025 FBLA-C National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Dallas, TX from May 30-June 1. The group of 7 returned to Omaha with 10 top 10 placements in the national competition, including two national champion titles. In addition to personal success, the chapter was one of the ten chapters in the nation to earn a Distinguished Chapter Award. The placements are as follows:

Daniel Bargholz:
1st place in Foundations of Selling
4th place in Foundations of Marketing
10th place in State of the Chapter (Team with Sophia Kouba)

Savannah Boedigheimer:
1st place in Future Business Facilitator
5th place in Community Service Project
9th place in Entrepreneurship Pitch

Suker Mendoza-Calmo:
8th place in Foundations of Accounting

Sophia Kouba:
10th place in State of the Chapter (Team with Daniel Bargholz)

Aditi Rai:
2nd place in Future Business Executive
9th place in Technology and Computer Science Case Competition

Bailey Skeahan:
10th place in Parliamentary Procedure

🔎 Zoom in:
Bargholz and Boedigheimer share their story with FBLA-C that led to their respective victories:

“I'm a freshman Mechanical Engineer. I replace sleep with caffeine, prefer working with figures on a page vs ones that respond, and tend to view social events like an exam. The last remotely business class I took was Engineering Economics. How did I place 1st in the nation at Foundations of Selling? It was easy. I had a one-of-a-kind group of peers to force me into the fray. That's why I joined UNO's FBLA-C chapter, because I did my research and knew this was the best group to inspire growth from me. I didn't have to do this. I wanted to, and people like (chapter president) Savannah Boedigheimer worked harder than necessary to make sure I would succeed. The projects, events, and activities this chapter led lit up a portion of the real world I never would've experienced otherwise. I wanted to return the effort that FBLA-C had put into me, so I participated and stayed involved. Saying I'm grateful would be an understatement” - Daniel Bargholz

“If I’m being completely honest, writing this story is harder than winning nationals. This year, I set out to make our chapter one of the top in the nation. I never expected for me to become a national champion. I was already thrilled to have found the success I did at the state level, winning the Nebraska FBLA-C member of the year, and equally important, surviving the Six Flags roller coasters. I have a skill for picking the most difficult events each year, then questioning my sanity as I rewrite them the night before. This event, however, was different. I’ve been preparing for this event for over a decade. When I was 13, I was selected by Clark Sell to present about Hour of Code at THAT Conference, WI, to other kids. This continued with other conferences, Microsoft Code Channels, local groups, and libraries, eventually branching into new topics and teaching professionals. This is the goal of the Future Business Facilitator event, where students lead a professional development training and interview on why they should be a facilitator. My answer was easy; I already facilitate every day. Between conference speaking, explaining to my mom how to use a tv remote, working with every UNO FBLA-C student, and giving directions after we missed the turn, I have grown into someone ready to teach and learn from others, and I am excited to continue doing so in FBLA-C and prepare the next national champions.” - Savannah Boedigheimer

We are very proud of all of the competitors from our chapter, especially our national champions, Bargholz and Boedigheimer. We are even more proud to represent our fantastic and supporting community and phenomenal university.

⚡ What’s next:
We hope these members and their hard work will inspire other students to join, make a bigger impact on our community and fellow classmates, and continue to strive for success in future years. Students of any major from the University of Nebraska at Omaha are invited to join UNO FBLA-C with additional involvement options for UNO Staff and Faculty members, as well as community organizations. Individuals and groups interested about involvement can request information by contacting:

📩 Savannah Boedigheimer
📍 Chapter President, UNO Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate
📧 fblacollegiate@unomaha.edu

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UNO FBLA-C Returns Victorious from FBLA-C National Competition

Hard work and dedication paid off big as members return from Dallas with 2 national champion titles, distinguished chapter award, and numerous top 10 placements

FBLA-C, nationals, awardsMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAHard work and dedication paid off big as members return from Dallas with 2 national champion titles, distinguished chapter award, and numerous top 10 placements

Jul 7, 2025 12:00 AM

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Carmen and Bob Tapio have made it their life’s work to build up people. Carmen is the founder and CEO of North End Teleservices LLC and several other enterprises in the city of Omaha. The company, founded in 2015, provides state, federal, and local government entities and commercial enterprises, with state-of-the-art contact center solutions and services. Bob has had a career in the food service and restaurant industry and has always believed that most people can come together around food. Previously, he was Food Service Director at Boys Town, an organization that provides youth care services for thousands of children nationwide.

Carmen and Bob have deep roots in the community. Bob grew up in South Omaha with his family of eight and attended South High School. Carmen originally came to Nebraska with her military Air Force family in 1975. While her career has taken her all over the world, she has always called Omaha home. Their daughter Caityln is a commodity trader and their son Josh runs an insurance agency. Josh and his wife Anne are graduates of UNO.

Their love for their community has compelled them to make diversified investments, not just financially but also through community philanthropy, and serving on boards.

Bob serves on the Father Flanagan League of Devotion Board. Carmen is the chair of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and serves on many other boards including the University of Nebraska Trustee Foundation, the Omaha Zoological Society, and is Board Chair of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Together they serve on the University of Nebraska CBA Capital Campaign Committee.

Their passion for people and the city of Omaha has led them to invest in causes and projects that they believe in. One of those causes is CBA’s Prep Academy, a college preparatory program for students of all backgrounds, designed to create a diverse talent pipeline from high school to UNO CBA to the Omaha workforce through programs like the Prep Academy’s summer camps.

“What we find is that early exposure to anything such as the arts, education, science, music, culinary arts, sports, etc. is very important. What young people believe is possible, and their early experience and interaction helps them understand what is accessible to them. We support the Prep Academy because of that. We think it’s really important for that early exposure,” Mrs. Tapio said.

In the fall of 2020, senior leadership at UNO announced new strategic investment areas of inequality, social justice, race, and class in our society. There was a university-wide call for program proposals focused on these areas, with the opportunity for some to be selected to receive temporary funding. The CBA Prep Academy was one of them and officially began operation in October 2021. The CBA Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the academic skills, exposure, and support necessary to succeed in college and the workplace thereafter to all students, including those who are first-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented.

Ultimately, the program aims to uplift under-resourced populations within the Omaha community, diversify the student body of UNO CBA, and create a diverse pipeline of CBA graduates who will bolster the Omaha workforce.

“We love the University of Nebraska system and the leadership. I’ve had an opportunity to work closely with Rebecca Atkins (Director of the Prep Academy) and her team as well as CBA Dean Michelle Trawick and the faculty, and we just feel like it’s a really good recipe for success for the Prep Academy,” Mrs. Tapio said.

The Tapios want to encourage others to support things that they are passionate about.

“Investing in others is a great way to advance and enrich our community and drive positive things. My mom instilled in me a great passion for cooking and food. She said food is our common denominator. Why not make it enjoyable? It’s something I have always thought about in my 40 years in the food service and restaurant industry. You never know where your passion is going to take you and what impact it is going to have on you and your community,” Mr. Tapio said.

One of their passions is to help revitalize North Omaha. Investing in a program like the CBA Prep Academy is a great way to help with education in the community and young people in North Omaha, an often-underserved area of the city.

“We are all in on being a part of helping to revitalize North Omaha through North End Teleservices, and other business ventures. I like to tell people about how the University of Nebraska was founded in North Omaha (the original Omaha University was founded in 1908 in the Kountze Place neighborhood of North Omaha. The first classes were held at the Redick Mansion once at North 24th and Pratt Streets). It begins in neighborhoods,” Mrs. Tapio said.

The Tapios say they want their legacy to be about changing lives, one person at a time, and the CBA Prep Academy is a way to do that.

“The mission of North End Teleservices and our mission is to take holistic care of people and help them overcome the barriers that prevent them from being economically independent. We want to be a part of removing barriers and exposing young people throughout our city to what’s possible at an early age. We want our legacy to be one life changed at a time,” Mrs. Tapio said.

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“It Begins in Neighborhoods”

Why Carmen and Bob Tapio are passionate about the CBA Prep Academy.

CBA Prep Academy, Carmen Tapio, Bob Tapio, Giving BackMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAWhy Carmen and Bob Tapio are passionate about the CBA Prep Academy.

May 20, 2025 12:00 AM

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“I’m here today because I found sobriety.”

Those are frank words from a man hesitant to share his story. But it is a success story.

At 43, Charles Castle, Jr. is not your typical college co-ed. He has fought hard for everything he has: sobriety, relationships, grades, and even his job. His journey to UNO CBA is littered with second chances, determination, tenacity, and hard work.

“I did not do well in high school. I was lazy and disinterested. I barely graduated with a 1.57 GPA. College was not really in the cards,” Castle said. Dreams of a military career ended with a football injury, so Castle entered the workforce.

After graduating high school, he moved to Omaha and began to struggle with alcoholism. Castle bounced from job to job, and in his early 20’s he decided to get into the trades. He worked in construction as an apprentice concrete finisher and even helped build some of the buildings in Aksarben Village.

“Then alcohol took more and more of my life and started leading me into trouble. At 29 I got my third DUI and I decided to do something different this time. That was when I got sober by joining a 12-step program… and taking their steps. Slowly my life started to change. I took some direction in my life, and I began working at a manufacturing firm,” Castle said.

At this point, Castle was five years sober, gainfully employed, engaged to be married, and had just bought a house when his sponsor reminded him of an old promise he had made to himself.

“He said, remember a few years ago you said something about wanting to go back to school?” Castle said. He was working at Lozier and wanted to be a supervisor. The company seemed to want their supervisors to have at least an Associate’s degree.

So, despite what felt like insurmountable odds, Castle started the ball in motion to eventually come to UNO CBA.

“I knew with my transcript I was not going to get into UNO, I would have to start at a community college. I was accepted at Metro Community College,” he said. Castle and his wife, Rucha, were married in August of 2016, and he started his college journey that December as a part-time student.

"I owe so much to my wife and her family. As the daughter of two college professors, she and her family have supported me throughout my entire college journey. On my first day at Metro, I wanted to quit, but my mother-in-law convinced me to stay. My father-in-law was invaluable in helping me edit my papers and guiding me to find my voice. My wife, a Creighton graduate who also took accounting classes at UNO, has been a great help too," Castle said. "M brother-in-law, who holds a Ph.D. and teaches accounting in Chicago, has occasionally assisted me with particularly difficult questions."

Castle graduated from Metro on a Friday in May 2022, and he started classes at UNO CBA the following Monday. Now a full-time student, he has been grinding away, taking classes every semester, including each summer, trying to finish his degree, while working part-time for a good portion of that time.

“Lozier started posting accounting jobs that I felt like I was qualified for, but they couldn’t work with my part-time work schedule [so I could continue going to school] or some jobs just weren’t a good fit. So, six months after I graduated from Metro, I quit and took a tax internship. I’ve actually worked a few internships since then. This summer, I have a full-time internship lined up with KPMG, a Big Four accounting firm.”

Castle has gone from a student who once barely graduated, to maintaining a 3.98 GPA and being on the Chancellor’s List all but one semester of his collegiate career. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi—the International Honor Society for Financial Information Students and Professionals and has served as the president and currently serves as the membership chair. He has been inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society.

Castle has been sober for over 13 years now. Once he graduates in May 2025, he will have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and business analytics with a secondary concentration in economics. He currently plans to become a tax accountant after graduation. It’s quite a change from 25 years ago. Castle is grateful for all the help he’s gotten along the way, from his family, other members of the 12-step organization, and the faculty at UNO.

“A lot of people have made sacrifices to get me here and I want to make it worth it. I am the product of a lot of people’s efforts,” he said.

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Rising from Rock Bottom

Charles Castle, Jr. is set to graduate from UNO this week—capping off a remarkable journey from addiction and academic struggles to earning a 3.98 GPA and a future in accounting. His path, powered by perseverance and support, proves it’s never too late to change your life.

scholars academy, students, cohortMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBACharles Castle, Jr. overcame addiction, academic struggles, and career setbacks to pursue a business degree at UNO, where he now excels with a 3.98 GPA and leadership roles in honor societies. His journey—from battling alcoholism to earning a spot in a Big Four internship—highlights the power of perseverance, community support, and second chances.

May 13, 2025 12:00 AM

New & Noteworthy

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Every year, students from the FNBK3650 Commercial Bank Management class and the Maverick Banking Association (MBA), a student club from the College of Business Administration, pack their bags for a trip to Kansas City. Led by Dr. Wei Rowe, a Finance, Banking, and Real Estate professor, also the NBA-endowed banking professor, and the club’s faculty advisor, the group visits the Federal Reserve Bank for an inside look at one of the country's most influential financial institutions.

Dr. Rowe, who has organized this trip for the past decade, says, “There’s nothing quite like seeing the Federal Reserve in action. It brings classroom lessons to life.” She’s already planning the next trip for spring 2025, so any student interested can email her at wrowe@unomaha.edu to get on the waitlist.

This year, twenty students joined the trip. They toured the Money Museum and observed cash operations, witnessing the scale and intensity of the Federal Reserve’s daily activities. “It was amazing to learn how the Fed operates on the inside. They even showed us the vaults (and cash operation), and gave us a rundown on the history of the U.S. monetary system,” said Mirsada Demirovic, a senior and president of the MBA.

Senior Alex Ellefson shared his excitement, saying, “It was cool to see just how massive the money supply is in Kansas City. (The KC Fed handles $15 billion dollars.) You read about these things, but seeing it firsthand is something else.”

Many students found the experience eye-opening. “I know we have these Federal Reserve banks across the country, but I never realized how large they are or how critical their operations are until I saw it for myself,” said Jaden Beaugard, a senior in the program.

Jacob Atchinson, another senior, added, “My family has been in the banking industry for a while, so I grew up hearing about this stuff, but to see the Fed’s security measures and watch the whole process unfold was really interesting. It’s so much bigger and more complex than I imagined.”

Along with their tour of the Federal Reserve, the group spent time at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. This museum, located in downtown Kansas City, is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated solely to World War I. “The WWI Museum was incredibly touching,” shared Nick Merlo, a senior. “Seeing artifacts and learning about the experiences of people who lived through that time made history feel very real.”

Beaugard echoed this sentiment. “The museum gave me a much deeper understanding of WWI. We cover these topics in class, but to actually stand there and see the artifacts—that was something I’ll remember for a long time.”

Atchinson agreed, adding, “Seeing those exhibits really brings to life everything we’ve only read about in textbooks. It was a moving experience.”

The day ended on a delicious note with a barbecue dinner at Jack Stack Restaurant in Kansas City’s popular Country Club Plaza. “You can’t go to KC without trying the barbecue,” laughed Ellefson.

Overall, the students loved the chance to get out of the classroom and connect with the banking world in real-time. “It’s so different from reading about it. Being there with classmates made it an even more memorable experience,” said Atchinson.

This hands-on learning trip is one that students look forward to each year, and it’s clear that for these future bankers, the impact will stick with them far beyond their college days.

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From Books to Bank Vaults

Kansas City, Federal Reserve, BankingMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAEvery year, students from the FNBK3650 Commercial Bank Management class and the Maverick Banking Association (MBA), a student club from the College of Business Administration, pack their bags for a trip to Kansas City.

Nov 5, 2024 12:00 AM

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For the past three years, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Business Librarian Isabel Soto-Luna, UNO Creative Production Lab Supervisor Charles Fisher, and CBA Marketing and Entrepreneurship Professor Zhihao (Max) Yu, Ph.D., have led UNO art students through free workshops designed to help them market and monetize their work.

This year, the group was invited to host the workshop at the Benson Theatre where they helped artists from the Omaha community start a business plan, with the assistance of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) housed at UNO.

Ten local artists came to the event to learn how to market their products and create a business plan. Soto-Luna and Fisher spoke about the different things the UNO Criss Library can help artists do, while Yu explained the different ways they could market their products. The group has even presented these workshops at art industry conferences.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community and to make business and marketing tools accessible to artists,” Yu said.

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Taking the “Business of Art” to the Community

UNO faculty and staff offer workshops to help Omaha artists and UNO art students learn how to market and monetize their work.

magazineMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAUNO faculty and staff offer workshops to help Omaha artists and UNO art students learn how to market and monetize their work.

Oct 8, 2024 12:00 AM

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Dean Michelle Trawick said it best:

"The stories you read in this year's CBA Magazine remind us of a guiding principle as we continue to this journey to be "the business school of choice for hard-working learners of all backgrounds." That principle is excellence. We strive for excellence in all we, and as you read, you will notice many stories of excellence."

Read the magazine here: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/mag_cba_fall_24-singlepage

Enjoy this year's magazine and please let us know if there are stories that we should be featuring! Email editior Melissa Lindell Kozak at melissalindell@unomaha.edu

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Check Out The New Edition of UNO Business, CBA's Magazine!

The 2024-25 edition of UNO Business, CBA's Annual Report is out today. Check out stories about the incredible things our students, faculty, and staff are doing.

magazineMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe 2024-25 edition of UNO Business, CBA's Annual Report is out today. Check out stories about the incredible things our students, faculty, and staff are doing.

Oct 4, 2024 12:00 AM

Spotlights

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SupplyChainGuide.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.

The rankings are determined by a scoring system designed around program affordability, quality, outcomes, and reputation. This includes meticulous research into program costs, outside awards, admissions selectivity, graduation rates, student debt and earnings, and more. Our methodology prioritizes well-rounded excellence over school size or prominence, and the final rankings represent the nation's best online Bachelor's in Logistics degrees in 2024.

The company says the program has a “remarkably comprehensive curriculum that explores logistics, procurement, effective resource management, and sustainability. Choose UNO’s program and you’ll cultivate a wide skill set and deep knowledge base that may be particularly appealing to small or mid-sized companies.

“Since the beginning of our program, our mission has been to produce employable graduates. Input from our Industry Advisory Board has been instrumental in guiding the development of our curriculum,” said Steve Schulz, Lucas Diamond Professor of Management.

CBA has developed a range of academic pathways for logistics students. For instance, anyone interested in broadening their training can select one of the 14 other BSBA concentrations and easily add Logistics and Supply Chain Management as a secondary concentration. We also offer an Accelerated MBA program, which allows you to apply 9 credit hours to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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rankings, logistics, supply chainMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBASupplyChainGuide.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.

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Chances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it.

The sophomore, who is working towards her BSBA with a concentration in marketing, has been one of the voices behind the Instagram account, “Omaha Places” since 2022. The account is run by the agency 402 Social and highlights small businesses and events in Omaha for people to check out. Omaha Places also consists of a TikTok account, a blog, and a newsletter.

“Originally, Cahner (Olson, Founder of Omaha Places and 402 Social) was making different posts to just get more information out for tourists and people from Omaha that want a way to find things to do in Omaha, and it grew really fast because there is not really any other account like us in the market around here,” Wajda said.

Wajda started with the company as an intern during her freshman year of college at UNO.

“It was just supposed to be a semester-long internship, but then I just kept working there. We worked really well together and the company and the account were growing really fast and so Cahner said, ‘just stay on,’ so I ended up becoming a part-time employee,” Wajda said.

Throughout her two years with the company, Wajda has been getting hands-on learning experiences across the marketing field.

“I started out writing captions for posts for the Instagram account about small businesses in Aksarben, and then when I moved from my internship to working part-time, I began doing copywriting work, so I became the face behind all the captions on our Instagram and Facebook accounts on Omaha Places. Now I work as an account manager where I do the actual posting of the posts and I make sure that everything goes out on time. I also run our blog and occasionally help with filming content,” she said.

For Wajda, there is a lot to love about what she is doing right now. As a sophomore in college, she already has real-world job experience that she is getting paid for, and the position is very flexible.

“It doesn’t really feel like a job, especially when I’m in school. It is also mostly remote. I only go into the office when I want to, we can all just work from our phones if we want to. As long as we get our stuff done, it doesn’t matter. I have always been into social media, so it doesn’t feel real—getting to do it for a job, especially how young I am,” she said. “I found out that I truly enjoy writing. I always thought that I didn’t like to write because I never enjoyed writing essays, but I do all the writing for Omaha Places and that’s awesome to me. And I have fun doing it,” Wajda said.

She has also balanced having a marketing and sales internship while continuing to work part-time for Omaha Places. “It was completely different from what I do at Omaha Places, but it was such a great experience for me. I do want to stay with smaller companies because I feel like I am making a difference. For example, we started 2023 with just 35k followers on Instagram, and we just hit over 80k followers, so we are growing very quickly,” Wajda said.

Working a part-time job while attending college full-time can be hard for some students, but not for Madison.

“UNO is a great university for aspiring marketers. The College of Business Administration is full of so many different opportunities like the amazing career fairs, the different student clubs and activities, and my colleague told me there is a digital marketing class that she took that inspired her, so I know I am in the right place for me,” she said.

If you are looking for something to do in Omaha, or are curious about a local business or event, make sure you check out Omaha Places on Instagram, Facebook, or online at www.omahaplaces.com

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marketing, Omaha PlacesMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAChances are, you’ve already read or seen Madison Wajda’s work, but you may not know it. The sophomore, who is working towards her BSBA with a concentration in marketing, has been one of the voices behind the Instagram account, “Omaha Places” since 2022. The account is run by the agency 402 Social and highlights small businesses and events in Omaha for people to check out. Omaha Places also consists of a TikTok account, a blog, and a newsletter.

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The 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.

The new rankings list UNO’s part-time MBA as No. 87 in the country, placing it above similar programs at Creighton University, The University of Denver, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

“The MBA program has grown significantly over the last five years, and it’s fantastic to receive this acknowledgement. It’s a true testament to the quality of our degree and the value we provide for students across the world,” noted Kristi Lynch, Senior Director of Graduate, Executive, and Professional Business Programs at UNO.

“Our part-time MBA program attracts talented students and high-quality faculty. It is our mission to offer accessible, affordable, and excellent business education to a wide audience. I’m proud of our team and their efforts and I am pleased to see the program getting the recognition it deserves,” said Dr. Michelle W. Trawick, John Becker Dean of the College of Business Administration.

UNO’s College of Business Administration offers four graduate degrees, dual degree options, graduate certificates, and executive education programs. 

The College of Business Administration, including its MBA and Executive MBA, is AACSB-accredited in business and accounting, a standard earned by fewer than 200 universities worldwide.

For more information, visit mba.unomaha.edu 

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The 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.

US News and World Report, Part Time MBA, RankingsMelissa Lindell Kozak - Sr. Director of Communications & Marketing, UNO CBAThe 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.

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The UNO College of Business Administration (CBA) stands apart from other business schools. It offers an executive-level, hands-on, and experiential approach to professionals that can be a struggle to find from other programs.

The UNO Executive MBA (EMBA) program is one such example of the uniquely valuable offerings that CBA provides. Students join a cohort-based program and participate in an international business consulting project, considered a major highlight of the experience.

The EMBA’s 17-month, alternating-weekend program is a perfect choice for working professionals with responsibilities who still want to enhance their business knowledge and confidence. It’s an investment in oneself that can positively impact a graduate’s entire personal and professional future.

A Program That Gets Results

UNO EMBA alumnus Justin Rediger recently blogged about the program’s distinctive ability to develop professionals through methods that other MBA programs simply don’t offer:

“Prior to choosing the EMBA program at the University of Nebraska – Omaha, I considered a few other online programs and traditional MBA tracks. What ultimately made me choose the EMBA program was the real-world international experience that I would receive through the Capstone project. This was a chance to solve real problems for real companies through the application of the academic concepts taught in the classroom. The experience I had in Chile fulfilled this expectation entirely.

Before we landed in Chile, we spent hours researching the culture, government, industry, regulations, etc. for our client. After reading hundreds of articles, reports and papers on a country’s education system, which was the focus of our client’s business, you feel well-versed on the industry climate. But then we started talking to real people in Chile.

Within the first 48 hours of landing, our team had completely changed our position on our recommendation to our client for the entry strategy into Chile. This made the trip both exciting and stressful, as we scrambled to adjust course and talk to the right people. By the end of the 10-day trip, we managed to schedule and meet key influencers for the new entry strategy to be effective. One of those meetings required a last-minute flight to a city 6 hours away the day before we left. It was unplanned and unbudgeted, but we were able to make the call, book the flight and acquired some critical information as well as made a key contact for our client.

This kind of experience could not have been obtained through an online classroom or a week-long tour of local companies. That is what other MBA programs offer. Through the EMBA program at UNO, we weren’t tourists in Chile, we were consultants. And we got results.”

Discover The Difference For Yourself

Every EMBA student has the opportunity to participate in experiences similar to Rediger’s. You’ll be set up from day one to succeed, and UNO CBA provides a concierge approach that allows you to balance your education, job duties, and personal life without hassle.

There’s sure to be many more EMBA success stories like Rediger’s in the program’s coming years. Perhaps you’ll be one of them?

If you’d like to discover the UNO EMBA difference for yourself, visit the UNO EMBA website. You’ll find coursework, tuition, information on the student experience, and more.

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UNO EMBA Alumnus Justin Rediger reflects on his time in the program and how the capstone’s real-world experiences differentiate it from all the rest.

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UNO CBA Assistant Professor of Marketing Dr. Yanhui Zhao recently published an executive summary of his new study, titled Is Rebranding Worthwhile?, on the CBA website. Dr. Zhao’s full study is forthcoming in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and emerges from his interest in marketing strategy, particularly brand management.

As Weight Watchers announced a rebranding of their company name and image in September 2018, global news outlets engaged in heated discussions about the merits of these changes. BBC News is one of the recent sites tackling the Weight Watchers story and asserts that the company’s new name of WW puts them on a “crash diet”¹in their recent article “What’s gone wrong at Weight Watchers?”

In the article, BBC News cites Dr. Zhao’s research and references his quotes on risky rebranding practices, the implementation of new brand strategy, and shareholder reactions.

BBC news reached nearly 17 million viewers in third quarter 2018², now offering well-deserved visibility for Dr. Zhao’s research and for UNO CBA!

UNO CBA is always proud of our talented professors like Dr. Zhao who consistently offer important contributions to local and global business discussions each year. Show your support for CBA faculty research by checking out the articles linked within this story.

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Jordan, Dearbail. "What's Gone Wrong at Weight Watchers?" March 1, 2019. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47392730.
BARB. Quarterly reach of BBC News in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1st quarter 2012 to 3rd quarter 2018 (in 1,000 viewers). https://www.statista.com/statistics/290866/bbc-news-viewers-reached-quarterly-uk/ (accessed 3/22/19, 2:01 PM).

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The UNO CBA Capstone Cup is a semester-long competition compulsory for every student enrolled in the undergraduate capstone strategy course, Corporate & Business Strategy. More than 300 students each year take part in the challenge, where they are asked to evaluate a complex business situation, develop a creative solution, and build a presentation that communicates their analyses to a panel of judges. As of April 2019, more than 1,000 students have tackled the contest.

The competition challenges students to think critically surrounding strategic issues they will encounter in their careers. It demands direct application of their entire undergraduate business curriculum, allowing students to explore real-world uses of what they’ve learned.

The Capstone Cup was born at UNO CBA and is unique to the school. It offers an unprecedented growth and exposure opportunity for students unequaled by other area business colleges. Capstone Cup directors Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles and Dr. Erin Bass have grown the event to what it is today, and they’ve seen firsthand its role in differentiating both the college and its business graduates.

Developing Young Professionals

The Capstone Cup serves an essential role in allowing students to transition into young professionals. Students develop confidence and experience with challenging team dynamics by solving real-world problems and presenting their solutions to Omaha-area business leaders.

“Students are paired up with students from another expertise – a different concentration than their own,” says Miles. “This introduces challenges as students are confronted with overcoming biases while undertaking a professional development experience.”

Students also learn how to sell both their ideas and themselves by providing strategic recommendations to local employers. Employers then question and challenge the strategies suggested to them, giving students a glimpse into the demands of the professional workplace. They emerge prepared to defend, adjust, and analyze their ideas for efficacy while establishing their place as competent and knowledgeable contributors.

The Capstone Cup also allows students to tailor the tournament to their areas of expertise and pain points. On the first day of class, students complete a questionnaire involving their expectations for the competition.

“For students who are competitive, it’s an outlet, something more than a class project,” says Miles. “Conversely, some teams of students conduct interviews with the case company or competitors to provide support for their recommendations. They embody the role of the consultant.”

By adopting varied strategies and collaborating with students from diverse backgrounds, Capstone Cup participants can try out different communication styles, business strategies, and leadership roles. They graduate with useful discoveries on where they will fit best in their future career.

Students In Action

Local employers also use the Capstone Cup to witness UNO CBA students in action. It provides a venue in which employers can evaluate students for potential hires while showcasing the skills of CBA graduates. During their final presentations, students clearly demonstrate the value of their education.

Miles and Bass recall success stories in which students have been approached by employers after the Capstone Cup finals. One student was interviewed the same day as their final presentation and was offered a position at the respective company less than 6 months after their graduation.

“The employer later told me that they don’t typically interview or hire newly minted graduates, but she was impressed by this student,” says Miles.

Success stories like this have unfolded from many semesters of the Capstone Cup. Another student shares a story in which, during an interview, he cited the competition as a challenging experience he had to overcome. The employer was so interested in the program that they discussed it for the remainder of their meeting. Not only did the student get the job, but the employer became a Capstone Cup judge.

“The Capstone Cup has become a unifying experience among our CBA graduates,” says Bass. “Area employers have caught on, and we often get phone calls from recruiters or managers saying they’ve heard so much about this event, they want to know more about it and how to get involved.”

Setting Students Apart

The Capstone Cup’s primary benefit is that it sets students apart from the rest. UNO CBA is the only university in the area to offer a senior experience like it, in which every student is given the opportunity to excel. This differentiates the program from larger case competitions in which only select teams are sent to participate.

“We are not creating ‘elite’ teams and sending them off to compete,” says Miles. “The Capstone Cup gives all of our students the opportunity to develop unique experience and furthermore shows off the skills of all of our students to local employers.”

For Miles and Bass, this also sets UNO CBA apart. Creating an inclusive environment that fosters universal success isn’t business school as usual, and they’re proud of it.

“While students graduating from UNO CBA have always been in demand, the Capstone Cup is giving them a bigger edge over the competition and letting students see the opportunities they have beyond their graduation,” says Bass. “We’ve managed to combine classroom learning, knowledge application, and community engagement all into one unique, semester-long event.”

Growing Omaha’s Future Business Leaders

Every round of the Capstone Cup requires judging from a panel, which offers plenty of opportunities for alumni and local businesses to get involved. The event also requires sponsorship for prizes, materials, food, and promotional items.

“We enjoy having alumni – both recent and more seasoned – come back and judge,” says Dr. Miles. “We are also always looking for additional sponsors for the program.”

If you or your business would like to contribute to the Capstone Cup and facilitate the development of Omaha’s future business leaders, please contact program directors Dr. Erin Miles at erinpmiles@unomaha.edu or Dr. Erin Bass at aebass@unomaha.edu. You can also learn more by visiting the UNO CBA Capstone Cup website.

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