Nebraska College of Business

06/02/2026

Twenty-nine high school juniors and seniors from six states at the Discover Accounting high school program took the first step toward their future careers in accounting or business. Students explored opportunities in the accounting field, worked on projects with current accounting students and networked with industry professionals.

"Our professionals they interacted with were impressed with the questions they asked and how engaged they were. They're a competitive bunch," said Jill Trucke, associate professor of practice in accountancy and camp organizer.

05/28/2026

For 26 years, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Combs, associate professor of management, combined real-world human resources experience with research-driven teaching to prepare students for their careers. Through her leadership and teaching, she made a lasting impact on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and generations of students.

As she retires this summer, her influence continues through the people and programs she helped shape. Read her story below and drop her well wishes!

05/26/2026

Nebraska is No. 1 in North America for actuarial science research!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln also ranks No. 12 worldwide in the latest Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance.

Read the story: https://go.unl.edu/9rxm

05/26/2026

Looking for a way to give back? Volunteer to mentor a small team of Intro to Business students as they tackle a real-world challenge in the fall or spring semesters. The commitment for business professionals in any role is just a couple of hours over the semester.
Learn more or sign up at go.unl.edu/101consultant

05/22/2026

For 35 years, John E. Anderson, Baird Family Professor of Economics and executive director of the Central Plains Federal Statistical Research Data Center, elevated the reputation of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln through his research and advising in public finance, fiscal reform and tax policy.

Now retiring, he leaves a legacy carried forward by generations of students he taught and mentored who now work all over the world.

Read his story below and drop him well wishes!

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

We're saddened to share that Sanford “Sandy” Grossbart, professor emeritus of marketing, died May 15 at age 82. A nationally recognized scholar in macromarketing and consumer behavior, he served as chair of the Department of Marketing for more than 18 years and was recently inducted into the American Marketing Association Hall of Fame.

Read his obituary: https://business.unl.edu/news/obituary-sanford-sandy-grossbart/

05/18/2026

Six faculty members at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business earned promotions for the 2026-27 academic year, recognizing their commitment to academia and achievements in research, teaching and service.

Professor: Varkey Titus, Jr., management
Associate Professor: Ling Harris, accountancy, and Brenden Timpe, economics
Professor of Practice: Sam Nelson, management and entrepreneurship
Associate Professor of Practice: Wesley Boyce, supply chain management and analytics, and Laura McLeod, marketing

05/14/2026

The spring Business Battle featured 73 teams of students pitching fan engagement ideas for sponsor MotoAmerica in their Introduction to Business class.

Students spend the first few weeks of the course exploring areas of business before applying what they learned to a real business challenge with guidance from peer coaches and volunteer professionals.

05/14/2026