Shari R. Veil, MBA, Ph.D.
Jane T. Olson Dean & Professor
In 2024, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications experienced transformative growth, fueled by its unwavering dedication to fostering innovation and creativity both within and beyond the classroom.
Our focus on addressing societal challenges has driven a remarkable 250% increase in publications and a 128% rise in grant applications since 2020. The average grant award grew from $8,583 to $651,166, largely due to our engagement in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Grand Challenges initiative.
The creation of the Social and Traditional Media Analytics and Research Tools (SMART) Lab marks a significant milestone. This cutting-edge facility is already supporting groundbreaking projects, including a $361,500 grant to examine landfill food and recyclable waste in Lincoln.
Faculty research and creative activity continues to push boundaries, exploring diverse topics such as AI in media literacy, foreign influence on national security, TikTok’s role in opioid harm reduction, mental health effects of microaggressions, heroism of war correspondents, news deserts in rural Nebraska, responsible gambling messaging and reducing loneliness among aging populations.
CoJMC sees explosive growth in research, creative work
The CoJMC has undergone a significant transformation in its approach to research and creative activity. Historically, the college was primarily composed of industry professionals who contributed valuable insights to media practices but placed limited focus on traditional academic research.
CoJMC secures Nebraska Research Initiative grant to establish SMART Lab
The CoJMC is proud to announce it has received a grant of $101,376 from the Nebraska Research Initiative to support the establishment of the Social and Traditional Media Analytics and Research Tools Lab (SMART Lab).
Nebraska study illuminates social media trap for new moms
Being a new mom is not glamorous or effortless — no matter what some social media influencers suggest — and the uptick of idealized portrayals online has been shown to have deleterious effects on moms. Some moms may be even more affected than others, according to new research from University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholar Ciera Kirkpatrick.
CoJMC welcomes new members to Dean’s Advisory Board
The college appointed six new members to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Serving as ambassadors and advocates, board members help elevate the college’s impact on the media industry and expand support for students.
New Faculty and Staff
Betsy Emmons
Associate Professor, Advertising & Public Relations
Betsy Emmons has a background in public relations, including sports PR and promotion, so this role is a great fit for her experience. She teaches sports media and PR courses. For many years, she's seen the great work of the sports communication and PR programs at UNL and is excited to be a part of it.
Vannessa Killen
academic advisor
Although new to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Killen has worked extensively with students. She was a high school choir teacher at Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a teaching assistant at Tufts University.
Leslie Klein
Assistant Professor of Practice, Journalism
Klein's research explores the intersection of media law and scholastic journalism. She aims to use her research to advocate for student speech and press rights. Klein approaches her research from a critical-cultural perspective and is committed to using her privileged position as an educator and researcher to fight injustice.
Rachel Nozicka
academic advisor
Rachel Nozicka joined the college as an academic advisor in November 2024. She has worked with undergraduate and graduate students as an English composition and literature instructor and as a writing center tutor.
Academic Annoucements
KRNU renovation to elevate student opportunities
Since its launch in 1970, 90.3 KRNU has been a cornerstone of student broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This student-run radio station has evolved from a modest 10-watt operation to a robust platform, producing everything from sports play-by-plays to podcasts.
Board of Regents votes to approve Esports Media and Communication certificate
The college is excited to announce that a new undergraduate certificate in esports media and communication was approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Aug. 8. The 15-credit-hour certificate will prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing esports industry. Final approval will be given by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
College of Journalism and Mass Communications launches accelerated master's program
The CoJMC has unveiled an accelerated master’s program that allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master of Arts degree in as little as five years. This new initiative is designed to fast-track students' education, providing them with a competitive edge in the media industry.
Students gain real-world experience through live election day coverage
More than 70 students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications provided election coverage, Nov. 5.
Classroom & Student Experiences
Summer internship program addresses "brain drain" in rural communities
The college recently completed the first summer of its innovative rural journalism internship program, funded by a grant from the Stanton Foundation. The initiative addresses the critical decline of local journalism in Nebraska's rural communities, where the departure of educated individuals, often referred to as the "brain drain," has been a growing concern.
Journalism program propels Kuku from beginner to leader
Learning a new skill can be scary, especially if you feel like you’re “late” to the game. For Linda Kuku, learning the ins and outs of video production felt like a natural extension of her passion for storytelling — one that’s evolved into a leadership role within the new Production House in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Experience Lab.
Through Nebraska Nightly, Quemado feels rush of live TV
Nebraska Nightly offers students the real-world experience of producing a live broadcast every week. For Jay Quemado, a junior from El Paso, Texas, the program solidified his calling in TV broadcasting.
Carnegie-Knight News21 Huskers help to launch project about American democracy
Three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, Samantha Grove of Lincoln, Jordan Moore of Lincoln and Shelby Rickert of Beaver City were selected to participate in the 2024 Carnegie-Knight News21 Program hosted at Arizona State University. The program brings together top journalism students from across the United States to collaborate on in-depth multimedia projects for prominent media outlets like The Washington Post, NBC News, and USA Today.
Rodriguez wins 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Roxana Rodriguez, a junior advertising and public relations major from Wood River, Nebraska, won the top prize in the 2024 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge for her essay “402: Hispanic Businesses Growing the Nebraskan Economy and Culture.” Rodriguez will receive a $7,000 scholarship to complete her studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Ross grows, pays it forward through campus organizations
Alana Ross, a sports media communication and advertising/public relations double major from Houston, Texas, came to Nebraska nervous about what college would bring. However, those concerns faded after meeting with her OASIS peer mentor and diving head-first into opportunities like UCARE and RSOs head-first. Now she’s helping fellow Huskers find their home at Nebraska.
CoJMC names 2024 faculty and staff award-winners
UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce its faculty and staff award winners for the 2024 academic year. These outstanding individuals have been recognized for their exceptional achievements in teaching, research, industry or community engagement, student support or advocacy, staff excellence, inclusive excellence and going above and beyond expectations.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Empowered Conversations to foster connections through meaningful dialogue
Empowered Conversations is a program for first-year students designed to fulfill the Husker Dialogues initiative. It will equip students with the skills to navigate difficult topics and engage in civil discourse.
Hernandez Ochoa advances museum accessibility for Spanish speakers
Rubi Hernandez Ochoa has always been passionate about creating and strengthening community, and wants to inspire others to take opportunities within their reach and explore new things.
Cucci and Eggert win the 2024 Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
College of Journalism and Mass Communications seniors Veronica Cucci and Katlyn Eggert won the 2024 Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge on Thursday, Nov. 7 in Andersen Hall.
Kraus works to advance representation of women in sports media
A senior journalism major from Columbia, Missouri, Marissa Kraus is following the path blazed by other female reporters while helping advance the representation of women in sports.
Research & Creative Activity
Walsh launches Nebraska News Map project
Jessica Walsh, an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, received funding to support her research project, “Nebraska News Map: Understanding local news access and community news needs.”
Research highlights TikTok as tool in opioid harm reduction
Led by Kelli Boling, assistant professor of advertising at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a group of researchers from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Center for Rural Drug Addiction recently published a study examining the role of TikTok creators in promoting naloxone.
UNL Documentary "Running Towards the Fire" Wins Grand Prize at Marina del Ray Film Festival
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that "Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondent's Story" was awarded the Grand Prize for best TV documentary at the Marina del Rey Film Festival on June 27. Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Journalism Barney McCoy directed the film.
Boling's research aims to improve true crime podcasts
True crime podcasts can be either healing or re-traumatizing for crime victims or their loved ones. Kelli Boling is exploring the popular genre with an eye toward developing best practices for the industry, journalists and perhaps even the justice system.
Gaming as a force for good
At a university where traditional sports are such a big deal, Ryan Tan is taking a decidedly different path, exploring the potential of esports and gaming to teach people not just play but how to transform their work, too.
Media trainings aim to help public health leaders build trust in communities
CoJMC’s Associate dean for research and faculty affairs and Lawrence L. and Ruth E. Pike Professor in Journalism Cory Armstrong and assistant professor of practice Sharon Baldinelli designed a series of media trainings recently attended by Nebraska’s public health directors.
Boling honored with Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early-Career Woman Scholar Award
Kelli Boling, assistant professor of advertising and public relations, was selected to receive the 2024 Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early-Career Woman Scholar Award which celebrates early-career women faculty researchers and supports them in advancing their research.
Armstrong helping strengthen impact of severe weather alerts
Research by Nebraska’s Cory Armstrong is defining the effectiveness of the alerts, warnings and advisories that swirl around extreme weather events.
Veil conducts media training for sailors, plans military public affairs class in Belgium
College of Journalism and Mass Communications Jane T. Olson Dean Shari Veil was contacted by the Big Red Sub Club, which supports sailors on the USS Nebraska, to see if they could tour the Don and Lorena Meier Studio. Veil, who teaches military public affairs, decided to turn the tour into a hands-on media training opportunity for the sailors.
Visiting Professors and Lectures
Keeler establishes multicultural media club through Roper Lectureship
Drake Keeler served as the Lynn and Dana Roper Visiting Lecturer from January to May 2024. Keeler is a 2022 journalism graduate of the CoJMC and a content creator at Hurrdat Sports. As part of his lectureship, he lead and advised the college's newest student involvement organization, the Multicultural Students in Media Club.
Paul inspires students as Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research
Liz Paul, director of global insights at The Clorox Company, was named the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Worick visiting professor in market research for the 2024-2025 academic year. From Nov. 11 through Nov. 14, Paul was on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, sharing her industry expertise with students in advertising and public relations courses.
Purdum and McCurry deliver 2024 Seline Lecture
In a pivotal presidential election year, two distinguished veterans of politics who played at the highest levels shared their insights as part of the Seline Memorial Lecture Series on April 25 at the Swanson Auditorium in the Nebraska Union. Todd Purdum, who covered the Clinton White House for The New York Times and Mike McCurry, who served as press secretary for President Clinton gave their talk “Navigating the Nexus: Journalism, Public Relations and American Politics."
Donors and students recognized at third annual scholarship brunch
The College of Journalism and Mass Communications scholarship donors and the students they support were recognized at the third annual Scholarship Recognition Brunch in the Centennial Room at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s City Campus Union on Oct. 12, 2024.
Honors & Awards
Awards received by faculty, staff and students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
Accolade Global Film Competition
- "Running Towards the Fire- A War Correspondent's Story" - Painted Rock Productions, CoJMC and Nebraska Public Media; Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Mention, documentary feature
American Advertising Federation, District 9
- National Student Advertising Competition Team, 3rd Place, National Student Advertising Competition
- Molly Monahan, Gold Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, copywriting
- Emily Arnold & Mallory Nider, Judges Citation, Creative Nebraska Awards
- Megan Braun, Savanna Hebbert & Bennett Woody, Judges Citation, Creative Nebraska Awards
- National Student Advertising Competition Team, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, copywriting
- National Student Advertising Competition Team Team, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, outdoor/transit
- Emily Arnold & Mallory Nider, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, magazine
- Emily Arnold & Mallory Nider, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, copywriting
- Jerry Jorgenson & Katie Lockyear, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, logo design
- Megan Braun, Savanna Hebbert & Bennett Woody, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, magazine
- Jaelyn Gross & Maddie Hansen, Silver Award, Creative Nebraska Awards, magazine
American Association of Professional Baseball
- Connor Clark & Sophie Widman, 2024 Social Media Team of the Year
American Marketing Association, Lincoln Chapter
- Jacht Agency, Prism Award, DEI
- Jacht Agency, Prism Award, integrated public relations
- Jacht Agency, Prism Award, social media
- Jacht Agency, Prism Award, long form video
- Jacht Agency, Prism Award, short form video
- Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, advertising
- Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, direct marketing
- Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, social media
- Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, special events
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Jessica Walsh, Chris Graves & Barney McCoy, 1st Place, Teaching News Terrifically Competition
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Honorable Mention, documentary
Beyond Border International Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
Birsamunda International Film Awards
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Best Documentary Feature Film
Broadcast Education Association
- Connor Clark, Best of Show, On-Location Creative Works Competition, sports program
- Clare Arter, 2nd Place, Festival of Media Arts, PSA, promo or commercial
- John Shrader, Award of Excellence, Festival of Media Arts, sports radio
- Marissa Lindemann, Award of Excellence, On-Location Creative Works Competition, documentary
- Katie Lockyear, Award of Excellence, On-Location Creative Works Competition, documentary
- Olivia Reed, Award of Excellence, On-Location Creative Works Competition, documentary
- Barney McCoy, Award of Excellence, On-Location Creative Works Competition, documentary short
- Hayden Hauge, Award of Excellence, On-Location Creative Works Competition, news program
- Emerson McClure, Award of Excellence, On-Location Creative Works Competition, news story
Cinematic European Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Honorable Mention, documentary
Crown Point International Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
Five Continents International Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Best War Feature Film
Hearst Journalism Awards
- Naomi Delkamiller, 12th Place, narrative storytelling
- Naomi Delkamiller, 12th Place, feature writing
- Naomi Delkamiller, 12th Place, multimedia narrative storytelling
- Rebecca (Heckel) McGann, 13th Place, TV features
- Chloe Bogard, 16th Place, audio
- Anne Gallagher, 17th Place, narrative storytelling
- Ellie Kuckelman, 17th Place, feature writing
- Brian Beach, 18th Place, explanatory reporting
Indian Independent Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Best Documentary Feature Film
International Motion Picture Awards
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
- Naomi Delkamiller, Jenna Ebbers & Joseph Zakaria, Webby People's Voice Award
Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication
- Kelli Boling, Early-Career Woman Scholar Award
Lincoln Young Professionals Group
- Natalie Becerra, Young Emerging Leader Award
Literature in Cinema Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
Los Angeles Veteran’s Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Valor Award
Marina del Rey Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Grand Prize, best television documentary
May-June Indian Independent Film Festival
- Barney McCoy, Best Documentary
Megaflix Movie Awards
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Gold Award, documentary
Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association
- Anne Gallagher, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV investigative
- Breanna Fanta, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio investigative
- Hallie Gutzwiller, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV hard feature
- Emerson McClure, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio hard feature
- Jackson Reddick, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, audio soft feature
- Macy Neumeister, Lucas Sinnett, Jay Quemado & Alaina Tomesh, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, cable newscast
- Connor Clark, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio sports play-by-play
- Ellie Kuckelman, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, individual multmedia storytelling
- Marissa Kraus, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV lifestyle or speciality programming
- Jacob Schrantz, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV sports play-by-play
- Alexis Goeman, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio general reporting
- Alex Neill, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, audio sports reporting
- Kaci Richter, 1st Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, lifestyle or specialty programs
- Nathan Hawkins, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV hard feature
- Breanna Fanta, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio sports reporting
- Skylee Nelson, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio general reporting
- Samantha Grove, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, podcast
- Emerson McClure, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio soft feature
- Kloee Sander, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, individual multmedia storytelling
- Macy Neumeister, Lucas Sinnett, Jay Quemado & Alaina Tomesh, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, evening newscast
- Dillon Pelster, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, radio general reporting
- Jill Lamkins, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV soft feature
- Barney McCoy, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, TV documentary
- Barney McCoy, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, hard feature
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- Barney McCoy, Kristian Anderson, Kaci Richter & Justin Cheney, Emmy Award Nomination, historic feature
National Educational Telecommunications Association
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Finalist, Public Media Awards, independent production
Nebraska Alumni Association
- Charlie Arnot, Alumni Master
Nebraska Broadcasters Association
- Clare Arter, Gold Award, Pinnacle Awards, best PSA
- Chloe Bogard, Gold Award, Pinnacle Awards, best news story
- Connor Clark, Gold Award, Pinnacle Awards, best live sports event
- Treyson Marler, Gold Award, Pinnacle Awards, best sports story
- Hayden Hauge, NBA Scholarship
- Harmon Johnsen, NBA Scholarship
Nebraska Press Association
- Jennifer Higgins, Leadership Nebraska Award
New York Film and Cinematography Awards
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
Omaha Press Club
- Shelby Rickert, John Davis Scholarship
- Jamie Wenz, John Savage Visual Communications Fellowship
- Mia Sadlouskos, Judy Horan Scholarship
- Livia Ziskey, Panko-Roberts/President’s Memorial Scholarship
- Damon Bennett, Paul N. Williams Scholarship
- Josie Golka, Stan Bond Scholarship
Public Relations Student Society of America
- UNL PRSSA, Star Chapter Award
- Bateman Team, Honorable Mention, Bateman Case Study Competition
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation
- Naomi Delkamiller, Jenna Ebbers & Joseph Zakaria, Grand Prize, RFK Journalism Awards
Society of Professional Journalists
- Anne Gallagher, 1st Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, television in-depth reporting
- Brian Beach, 1st Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, general news reporting
- Alex Neill, 1st Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, podcast
- Nathan Hawkins, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, television general news reporting
- Hallie Gutzwiller, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, radio feature
- Kloee Sander, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, in-depth reporting
- Jackson Reddick, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, radio feature
- Macy Neumeister, Lucas Sinnett, Jay Quemado & Alaina Tomesh, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, all-around television newscast
- Naomi Delkamiller, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, television in-depth reporting
- Marissa Lindemann, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, best use of multimedia
- Ellie Kuckelman, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, photo essay/slideshow
Symbiotic Film Festival
- Barney McCoy & Kristian Anderson, Official Selection
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Lauren Ostrowski, Auni Ortega, Kayla Enfield, Rahmir Johnson, Nyajuma Koung, Jace Noble, Joselyn Vacek, Alyssa Micaletti, Morgan Moll & Yiwen Lu, 3rd Place, Invent2Prevent Competition
University of Kentucky
- Ciera Kirkpatrick, Top Poster Award, Kentucky Conference on Health Communications
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Drew Baldridge, Chancellor's Scholar
- Grant Hansen, Chancellor's Scholar
- Hannah-Kate Kinney, Chancellor's Scholar
- Lauren Penington, Chancellor's Scholar
- Alexandra Watson, Chancellor's Scholar
- Maddie Hansen, Finalist, Homecoming Royalty
- Maria Marron, Service Award, 10 years
- Alex Fernando, Service Award, 5 years
- Karez Hassan, Service Award, 5 years
- Vern Powers, College of Business, Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award
- Roxana Rodriguez, 1st Place, Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge
- Lana Hebda, 1st Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
- Jazlynn Sanders, 2nd Place, Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge
- Marissa Kraus, 2nd Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
- Leah Bryan, 3rd Place, Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge
- Zach Cutler, 3rd Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
- Noah Douglas, 4th Place, Roper Sports Writing CompetitionJason Stamm, Dean’s Pretty Awesome Award
- Rick Alloway, Excellence in Industry or Community Engagement Award
- Frauke Hachtmann, Excellence in Research/Creative Activity Award
- Alisa Smith, Excellence in Student Support or Advocacy Award
- Jill Martin, Excellence in Teaching Award
- Kristian Anderson, Faculty Not Too Shabby Award, January
- Adam Wagler, Faculty Not Too Shabby Award, February
- Kaci Richter, Faculty Not Too Shabby Award, March
- Kaci Richter, Faculty Not Too Shabby Award, Summer
- Ryan Tan, Faculty Not Too Shabby Award, August
- Chris Graves, Faculty Not Too Shabby Award, September
- Emma DeShon, Finalist, Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge
- Marissa Lindemann, Finalist, Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge
- Liam Spieker & Cole Erlemeier, Finalist, Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
- Natalie Haskin & Andrew Smith, Finalist, Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
- Ashley Cole & Phoebe Lyons, Finalist, Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
- Ana Wombacher & Madison Garcia , Finalist, Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
- Tony Sattler, Friend of the College Award
- Kelli Boling, Inclusive Excellence Award
- Bill Doleman, Professor of the Month, February
- Shoun Hill, Professor of the Month, March
- Adam Wagler, Professor of the Month, April
- Dave Remund, Professor of the Month, August
- Valerie Jones, Professor of the Month, September
- Rick Alloway, Professor of the Month, October
- Haley Hamel, Staff Excellence Award
- Jamie Wenz, Staff Not Too Shabby Award, January
- Alisa Smith & Haley Hamel, Staff Not Too Shabby Award, February
- Zac Franzen, Staff Not Too Shabby Award, March
- Karez Hassan, Staff Not Too Shabby Award, Summer
- Vannessa Killen, Staff Not Too Shabby Award, August
- Kaitlin Van Loon, Staff Not Too Shabby Award, September
- Seamus Doyle, Student of the Month, January
- Hannah Roebke, Student of the Month, February
- Naomi Delkamiller, Student of the Month, March
- Naren Narasimhan, Student of the Month, April
- Owen Smith, Student of the Month, August
- Ella Stine, Student of the Month, September
- Paige Waite, Student of the Month, October
- Matt Waite, To Infinity and Beyond Award
- Marissa Lindemann, Winner, George and Eva Grimes Memorial Competition
- Matt Waite, Winner, Faculty/Staff Esports Tournament
- Veronica Cucci & Katlyn Eggert, Winner, Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
- Marissa Kraus, Honors Program, Outstanding Honors Graduate
- Austine Okorodudu, Student Affairs, Luminary Award
- Jacob Vanderford, Student Affairs, Luminary Award
Thank You For Your Support
The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is grateful for all our donors past and present, including those who have given as part of the University of Nebraska Foundation's Campaign Only in Nebraska between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
- Dakarai Aarons
- Agent
- Richard Allen & Mary Rabenberg
- Richard & Rashelle Alloway
- Harry & Linda Argue
- Clifford & Theodora Argue
- Charles & Susan Arnot
- Rich Bailey
- Bailey Lauerman
- Gerald Baldasty
- Joseph & Nancy Baldwin
- Karen & William Baldwin
- Kimberly Ball
- Tom & Kathy Bass
- David Bauer
- Kathleen & Jerry Baugh
- Jo Baxter
- Randal Beam
- Joanne Beck
- Leigh Beecham
- Allen Beermann
- David Beliles
- John & Valerie Bender
- Ronald & Sandra Benell
- Benevity
- Jeffrey Benne & Fran ten Bensel-Benne
- William Bennett & Joanne Suechika
- Charlyne & Dennis Berens
- Melvin Birger
- Nicole Blackstock
- Eugene & Mary E. Blake
- Steven Blum
- Etta Bobbett
- Matthew & Stephanie Severin
- Deborah Shanahan & Kent Sievers
- Gary Shapiro
- Connie Sharpe
- Jeffrey & Emily Sheldon
- Kim Shepherd
- Michael & Kailey Shively
- Jack & Johnette Shockley
- Kristine Brenneis & Robby Shortridge
- John & Tina Shrader
- Barbara Shuck
- Judith & Samuel Shutts
- Trent & Jessica Sidders
- Richard & Margaret Sievers
- Alisa Smith
- Mona & Gregory Smith
- Jim Snyder
- Jennifer Snyder
- Alayna & Bailey Spiers
- Steven Spriester & Nicole Foy
- Rick Freeman & Colette Stallbaumer
- Jason Stamm
- Gary & Melissa Steiner
- Terry Stentz & Christie Hobensack
- Joanne Stewart
- Nancy Stohs & Michael Meier
- Judith Stoia
- William Stratbucker
- James Alexander Strautman
- Steven Stueck
- Swanson Russell Assoc.
- Mark Sweet
- Sandra Swett
- The Foreman Charitable Foundation
- The Walt Disney Company Foundation
- John & Pamela Thiel
- Sarah Towle
- Philip Walker & Cheryl Tritt
- Dara Troutman
- Gregory Tunink
- Pamela & Mark Ungashick
- Kaitlin Van Loon
- Shari & Nicholas Veil
- Verizon Foundation
- Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Vickstrom
- Edward Vierk & Frauke Hachtmann
- James & Amy Vranicar
- Gary & Marcy Wagner
- Caitlin & Talor Wain
- Matthew & Nancy Waite
- Kevin & Diane Warneke
- Kent Warneke
- Glenn & Maryann Way
- Laura & Brad Weakly
- Christine Weeks
- Jamie & Patricia Wenz
- Lane White & Angela Berry
- John & Elizabeth Wickstrom
- Kirstin Wilder
- Scott Williams
- Donald Willoughby
- Neil & Lyn Wineman
- Therese Wingate
- Mary Winquest
- Dr. & Mrs. Michael Wirth
- Robert & Erin Wirth
- Mr. & Mrs. Philip Witt
- Dave & Catherine Wohlfarth
- Richard & Laura Worick
- Brent Worms
- Jason & Kellie Wostrel
- Ronald & Joan Wozny
- William Wright
- Walter Wyckoff
- Judith Yeck
- John Young & Sara Wagoner Young
- Ralph & Lola Young
- Jeff Zeleny
- Diane Zeleny
Lifetime Giving
At the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, we honor the lifetime generosity of donors who help us nurture curious and creative minds to thrive in the ever-changing media landscape. Our donor recognition clubs celebrate enduring investment in an inclusive, hands-on experience rooted in hard work, collaboration and the ethical pursuit of truth to uphold democracy.
Front Page Club
- Harold & Marian Andersen
- Howard & Devon Buffett
- Johnny Carson Foundation
- Deepe Family
- Richard & Margaret Holman
- Huse Family
- Mark & Christine Matousek
- Donald & Lorena Meier Foundation
- Jane & Ronald Olson
- George & Mary Lynn Tuck
Press Club
- Gilbert M. & Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation
- Vinod Gupta Charitable Foundation
- Dale M. Jensen
- Omaha World-Herald
- Peter Kiewit Foundation
- Lawrence L. Pike
- James & Rhonda Seacrest
- Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Vickstrom
- William H. Kearns Foundation
Publisher’s Club
- Patrick Burke
- Mark Getzfred & Elizabeth Austin
- John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
- Steve & Kay Lenwell
- Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation
- Philip Perry & Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Emil Reutzel, Jr.
- Robert H. Storz Foundation
- Lynn & Dana Roper
- Ruth Schmelkin
- The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund
- The Freedom Forum
- William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Editor's Club
- Rich Bailey
- Bailey Lauerman
- Charles Beck, III
- Roger Boye
- Keith & Mildred Carter
- Josephine Davis
- Richard DeBrown
- Randolph Essex & Angelyn Frankenberg
- Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation
- Roger Fransecky
- Gannett Foundation
- Good Words Foundation
- John & Carmen Gottschalk
- J. W. & R. K. Seacrest Foundation
Editor’s Club
- Gail & Harry Koch
- Ted Kooser & Kathleen Rutledge
- Lincoln Community Foundation
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Kris & Thomas Malkoski
- Cynthia McCaffrey
- Daniel and Michele Nelson
- Larry & Janice Novicki
- Mickey & Ginette Overall
- Peggy Rupprecht
- Robert Thacker
- Mark & Pamela Ungashick
- The Williams Companies
- Lowell Vestal
- Duane & Mary Jane Weber
Reporter's Club
- Charles & Susan Arnot
- Mr. & Mrs. Charles Battey, Jr.
- Mike & Jo Baxter
- Mildred Carter
- Lou Charno
- Ray Depa
- Eisele Family Foundation
- Ladd Duryea
- Firespring
- Rod & Anne Fletcher
- Phyllis Larsen
- Look East
- Larry Lutz
- Carl Olenberger
- Omaha Community Foundation
Reporter's Club
- Michael & Christie Cater Nelson
- Power Ready, LLC
- Prophet Systems
- Readers Digest Foundation
- Revolution Wraps
- Mark and Margaret Lowe Seacrest
- Seawick Foundation
- Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Southwick
- Swanson Russell
- The Community Foundation for The National Capital Region
- Richard & Laura Worick
- Michelle Walenz
- Jeff Zeleny