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1424_a06b016dd1_small November 9, 2010 by Andrea Ciurej

Omaha Meeting the needs of the nation's technology and engineering firms, the University of Nebraska's Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) couples practical challenge and entrepreneurial excitement to mold students into the business leaders of tomorrow. In doing so, entrepreneur-driven students enrolled in one of the… read more

1332_170cff9502_small October 14, 2010 by Andrea Ciurej

Omaha While designed to meet the needs of students interested in information science, technology and engineering, the University of Nebraska’s Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) also serves as a staple for connecting students from business to industry. For some students, the latter translates into getting a degree and entering their field of choice. But, for aspiring entrepreneurs, it means starting a small business… read more

766_f8a74c1157_small March 25, 2010 by Danny Schreiber

Omaha A quick reminder about Cornstalks tonight at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce's downtown building (1301 Harney Street). Cornstalks is a group for pre-seed and seed entrepreneurs with high-growth companies. Drinks and snacks will be served at 6:30 followed by the formal program at 7:30 p.m. This month we will be hearing from Dr. Mike McGinnis, executive director of the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI). read more