Academic Calendar
Academic Dates dates may be found at: https://registrar.unl.edu/academic-calendar
What’s New/Different for Fall?
There’s something new and different being offered - whether it is a new class, a new name or number, or something extra:
ACTS 445 – usually just spring but fall too this year!
BSAD 261 – this 1 credit hour course is offered every 3 weeks
ECON 320 International Trade Policy & Politics - offered on city campus this fall
ENTR 322 Family Business – fill out form to get your permission code: https://go.unl.edu/entr322
ENTR 323 Franchising – new number
FINA 420 Retirement and Employee Benefit Plans – new name
FINA 421 Estate Planning – new class!
MNGT 411 Philanthropy and Leadership – fill out the form to get your permission code: https://go.unl.edu/mngt411
MNGT 466 Employment Law – new name
MRKT 490 Special Topics-Union Pacific: see below for application
MRKT 490: Special Topics - Monetizing Identity: NIL & Branding
SCMA 335 Supply Chain Decision Making Models – extra section, try this class to gauge your interest in business analytics and supply chain management
What’s offered in fall vs spring? https://business.unl.edu/courses
As you are planning for you fall classes, be sure to check in with your advisor. You want to make sure your fall class choices also works into your degree plan so that you still graduate on time.
Schedule an appointment: https://unlincoln.my.site.com/SSH
Major of the Week: Actuarial Science
Manage Risk and its financial consequences with strong analytical skills. Work in insurance, hospitals, banks & more.
Major of the Week: Management
Start your own business or help an organization reach its highest potential. Five areas of emphasis available!
Fall Class - MRKT 490-001: Union Pacific Applied Business Projects
Want an internship-level experience before you graduate? Enroll in Marketing 490: Union Pacific Applied Business Projects for Fall 2026 and collaborate directly with managers at Union Pacific (UP), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Omaha. Continue reading…
MRKT 490-002: Learn NIL and Branding! New Fall Course
Name, image and likeness have value. This course teaches you how to strategically build, position, and monetize a personal brand in today’s NIL and creator economy landscape.
Continue reading…
Join us to learn about Actuarial Science
Join us on Wednesday, March 25 at 5 p.m. in HLH 138 to learn about the Actuarial Science program, ACTS courses and opportunities to get involved, including free pizza and cookie cake!
Accounting Open House
Accounting will hold their open house on Wednesday, March 25, from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. outside of HLH 002- Join to learn more about the Accounting program and visit with faculty and accounting students.
School of Accountancy: Professional Development Day
Join the school of Accountancy on Thursday, March 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. for mini presentations by professionals on different topics such as Internships, MPA Program, Audit, Tax, Corporate, Other Career Paths, & Dessert with Professor Downes! You will rotate table topics every 10 minutes.
Husker Hustle Scholarship
The Husker Hustle scholarship provides two $2,500 scholarships for sophomore and junior standing aspiring or current student entrepreneurs. Apply by March 22!
More details at: Http://go.unl.edu/huskerhustle
Students Can Compete in America’s Startup Contest
America’s Startup invites you to share your business idea and an opportunity for a live pitch experience. Ten winners will be awarded $25,000 in non-dilutive grant funding, national recognition and visibility among investors, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders. Submit your proposal by March 31
More details at: https://america250.org/americas-startup/
Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy
Apply to the Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy that provides free professional experience! Learn strengths-based leadership, problem solve & innovate, meet Ameritas leaders & professionals! Applications due on April 13.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/AmeritasELA
Open Pitch Nights
Open Pitch Nights are a low-stakes, casual space to share ideas or practice a pitch. Join us on April 7 from 5–6 pm at the Center for Entrepreneurship (HLH 315). No registration required, open to all UNL students.
Free Early Career Talent Competitions
New! Have you wondered about case competitions or global accelerator and aren't sure where to start? Try a free 10-11 day Early Career Talent Competition and hands-on experience with top employers. Next: WellsFargo and Crocs! Continue reading…
Film Screening: This Is Not Financial Advice
Join us for a free screening of an award-winning documentary, followed by a director Q&A and panel with FINRA and Nebraska’s Department of Banking and Finance, moderated by Dean Kathy Farrell. Monday, March 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Hawks Hall Room 002.
Student Research Days Slam
The fifth annual Student Research Days Slam on April 9 seeks student presenters for short, engaging presentations from graduate students, undergraduates and postdocs across a variety of disciplines. Continue reading…
More details at: https://research.unl.edu/blog/application-deadline-march-26-for-april-9-student-research-slam/
Academic Navigators Available to Help
It’s not game over! Navigators can help you beat every challenge: grades, registration holds and more! LINK
Lost and Found
Lost something in the CoB? Check with the front desk in BASE (HLH 125) or the Dean's office (HLH 301) to reclaim your item!
Free Professional Clothing
The Career Closet offers free professional dress items for every Husker. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in HLH 102
More details at: https://business.unl.edu/student-resources/career-closet/
Free Tutoring for Business Classes
Tutoring is for everyone! Meet 1-on-1 or attend a weekly review session to improve your understanding of the course material and get your questions answered. See the full list of courses and schedule at https://business.unl.edu/tutor.
More details at: http://business.unl.edu/tutor
Transfer Success Series
Join the Transfer Success Series, a monthly event connecting transfer students to UNL resources and support. Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month from 1:00–1:50 PM in Love Library South 224.
Originally published March 16, 2026 -
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