Leading the Way 2023 Annual Report

Shari R. Veil, MBA, Ph.D.
Dean & Professor

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications has been accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications since 1954 and is the only accredited journalism and mass communications program in Nebraska.

Up for reaccreditation in 2023, the site team’s recent report praised our “do from day one” mantra, strong administrative team, research momentum, curricular innovation, facilities and collegial, collaborative “can-do” faculty. The report also indicated areas for improvement, including the need for a more consistent advising experience, systematic assessment plan, dedicated affinity groups for underrepresented students and a sustainability plan for the Experience Lab. The accreditation team’s recommendation: full reaccreditation.

While we still have work to do, as I look back over this last year—over these last four years—I am blown away by how far we have come and how much we have accomplished. The cover of this report says it all. I am so insanely proud of this college.

Alumna creates endowed deanship for College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Jane Olson traveled the globe with human rights and humanitarian organizations, always carrying a pen, reporter’s notebook and camera, something she attributes to her days as a journalism student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

A decade of excellence in sports media and communication

Over the past decade, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications has achieved remarkable advancements in preparing students for careers in sports media and communication.

leading Husker esports through new phase

With more than 50 members, 10 new scholarships to offer incoming Husker gamers, competitions with teams from other Big Ten schools and approval to construct an esports arena in the Nebraska Union, Gividen, a junior marketing major, and her peers have a lot to look forward to this coming year.

CoJMC announces Dean's Advisory Board members

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications launched a dean’s advisory board that will help the college reach their strategic goals and stay informed on trends in the media and communications world. The 16 board members are experts in their industries and many are members of our alumni family.

New Faculty and Staff

Alisa Smith

Director of Advising

Alisa Smith holds a B.S. from Bowling Green State and an M. Ed. from Lourdes University. Before joining UNL, Smith gained over 20 years of experience in academic advising and student success at Lourdes University.

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Kristian Anderson

Assistant Professor of Practice, Broadcasting

Kristian Anderson graduated in advertising and broadcasting from UNL in 1992. He teaches, runs Right Eye Digital and has rich media experience, including radio, TV and livestreaming.

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Ahman Green

Lecturer, Sports Media & Communication

Ahman Green is a former NFL All-Pro running back and current esports coach, analyst and philanthropist. He contributes to esports TV, hosts radio shows and co-hosts TV programs.

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Michael Park

Assistant Professor, Journalism

Michael Park has a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and a J.D. from the University of California San Francisco. His research focuses on how political developments spark disruptions that test the First Amendment in American society.

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Ryan Tan

Assistant Professor, Sports Media & Communication

Ryan Tan holds a B.A. and M.A. in Communication from Nanyang Technological University and a Ph.D. from Penn State. His research focuses on video game components’ cognitive and emotional effects on players.

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Deepe Family Endowed Chairs

Chris Graves and Linda White joined the College of Journalism and Mass Communications in August 2023 as Deepe Family Endowed Chairs in Depth Reporting.

The Deepe Family Endowed Chairs were established in 2022 through a donation of farmland in Hebron, Nebraska, formerly belonging to Martin and Doris Deepe. Their daughter, Beverly Deepe Keever, a UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate, oversaw the $4.65 million sale of the land and the establishment of the endowment. She worked closely with CoJMC to ensure the gift honors her parents’ legacy and supports journalism education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for generations.

Pic from left: Chris Graves, Beverly Deepe Keever and Linda White in Andersen Hall on Nov. 15.

Chris Graves

Assistant Professor of Practice, Journalism

Chris Graves has more than 30 years of experience working as a journalist. She was on the team that received the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting and regularly contributes to The Washington Post.

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Linda White

Assistant Professor, Journalism

Linda White has a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Before joining academia, she spent 25 years in television news reporting in the Midwest and Southeast at NBC and ABC affiliates.

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Endowment empowers data journalism

Thirty-three students attend national data journalism conference

Thirty-three students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently attended NICAR, an annual data journalism conference hosted by the Investigative Reporters and Editors.

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Nebraska journalism course provides data for Flatwater Free Press’ latest story

The newest project from Nebraska’s independent and nonprofit newsroom The Flatwater Free Press features stories that spotlight seven out-of-state buyers who have spent nearly $250 million on Nebraska farmland.

Classroom & Student Experiences

Advertising, PR students ‘pawfect’ match for service dog org

Dozens of University of Nebraska–Lincoln students used their talents to promote the I Love My Dog Expo for Domesti-PUPS, the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Students listen to a speaker during the NHSPA Conference

675 Nebraska high school journalists and teachers meet at UNL for annual convention

Some 675 students and teachers from 45 Nebraska high schools and a middle school attended the Nebraska High School Press Association fall convention Oct. 16 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

High school summer camp fosters students' passion for media and communication

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing young talent in journalism and media by hosting the annual Nebraska High School Press Association (NHSPA) Summer Camp from July 10 to 12, 2023.

Gamet wins Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Meredith Gamet, a junior journalism and French double major from Omaha, won the top prize in the 2023 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge for her essay “An Evening Out With The Loneliest Generation.”

Experience Lab launches Production House

In the fall of 2023, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Experience Lab proudly introduced Production House, a dynamic addition to its roster of student-led agencies.

Summer internship program to address local journalism in rural communities

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln received a grant from the Stanton Foundation to help address the decline of local journalism in rural Nebraska communities.

CoJMC and KLKN-TV host Lincoln Mayoral Debate with student assistants

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications partnered with KLKN-TV to host the Lincoln Mayoral Debate on April 23, 2023, between current Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and former Nebraska State Sen. Suzanne Geist.

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Award Winners

SPJ selects Jill Martin for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award

The Society of Professional Journalists has chosen Jill Martin as the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award. Martin is an assistant professor at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Veil honored with Friend to Broadcasters Award

Dean Shari Veil received the Friend to Broadcasters Award from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association on Aug. 8. Veil was honored for her dedicated partnership with the NBA and support for Nebraska broadcasting.

Armstrong wins Outstanding Woman in Education Award

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs Cory Armstrong received the Outstanding Woman in Journalism & Mass Communication Education Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Commission on the Status of Women on July 26.

CoJMC announces faculty and staff award winners

UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications announced its faculty and staff award winners for 2023. These individuals were recognized for their exceptional achievements in various categories, including teaching, research, industry or community engagement, student support or advocacy, staff excellence, inclusive excellence and more.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Murray and Reeves win the BL Design Challenge

Senior advertising and public relations major Kale Murray of Elkhorn and junior advertising and public relations major Zoey Reeves of Battle Creek won the 2023 Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity in Nebraska Challenge on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Whitsett named Multicultural Distinguished Alumnus

CoJMC honored Adrian Whitsett, a 2008 graduate in journalism and philosophy, as a Distinguished Alumnus during Multicultural Homecoming from Oct. 26-28.

Arnot establishes Look East Fund for Student Opportunity

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alum Charlie Arnot ('86) recently established the Look East Fund for Student Opportunity.

Research & Impact

Kirkpatrick named AEJMC Emerging Scholar

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication named a College of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty member as one of its 2023 Emerging Scholars.

Tan wins Faculty Slam; clinches CoJMC’s three-peat

Ryan Tan, an assistant professor of sports media and communication, won the 2023 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam on Nov. 8.

McCoy receives grant from Humanities Nebraska

In partnership with Nebraska Public Media, Barney McCoy, the Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Broadcasting in the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications, received a grant from Humanities Nebraska.

Boling studies impacts of true crime media

Kelli Boling is exploring the popular genre with an eye toward developing best practices for the industry, journalists and perhaps even the justice system.

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Hachtmann peeks behind the curtain at how COVID-era advertising evolved

Frauke Hachtmann’s deep dive into the advertising world’s response to COVID-19 is a guide for how advertising agencies and their clients can maneuver through a global crisis.

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Visiting Professors and lectures

Urich visits campus as the Worick Visiting Professor

Jennifer Urich, CEO and co-founder of Sparrow Strategy, was this year’s Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Urich was on campus from Feb. 27 to March 11.

Seline Lecture hosts WaPo’s Jenna Johnson

Jenna Johnson, deputy democracy editor for the Washington Post, gave the 2023 Seline Lecture April 11. Her talk, “Deepening polarization, rampant misinformation and the erosion of democracy in the United States,” was on UNL’s City Campus.

NYT Exec Brayton Visits UNL as Hearst Professional

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications will welcome Diane Brayton as the Hearst Visiting Professional on April 4, 2023.

Annual scholarship brunch brings donors and students together

Nebraska’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications scholarship donors and the students they support were recognized at a scholarship recognition brunch in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus Union on Nov. 4, 2023.

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By the Numbers

Honors and Awards

Awards received by faculty, staff and students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications from January 1 to December 31, 2023.

American Advertising Federation, District 9

National Student Advertising Competition Team, Gold ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Animation or Special Effects
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Gold ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Film, Video and Sound
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Second Place, American Advertising Awards
Caitlyn Gish, Silver ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Elements of Advertising: Copywriting
Emily Bray & Brooke Dlouhy, Silver ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Sales Promotion
Emily Bray & Brooke Dlouhy, Silver ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Product or Service Sales Promotion: Packaging
Mia Hartley, Silver ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Art Direction: Campaign
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Silver ADDY, American Advertising Awards, Integrated Advertising Campaign: Consumer Campaign

American Association of Professional Baseball

Tyler Hurst, Brody Wilken and Avery Jelinek, 2023 Social Media Team of the Year

American Marketing Association, Lincoln Chapter

Jacht Agency, Prism Award, Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Jacht Agency, Prism Award, Logo Design
Jacht Agency, Prism Award, Print Multifold Brochure
Jacht Agency, Prism Award, Short-Form Video
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Prism Award, Advertising Out of Home
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Prism Award, Integrated Public Relations
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Prism Award, Marketing Campaign
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Prism Award, Marketing Research
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Prism Award, Media Plans
Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, Animation/Motion Graphics
Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, Animation/Motion Graphics
Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, Short-Form Video
Jacht Agency, Sterling Award, Prism Awards, Short-Form Video
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Sterling Award, In-Person Event
National Student Advertising Competition Team, Sterling Award, In-Person Event

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Michael Park, Top Paper, Law and Policy Division Awards
Ciera Kirkpatrick, Emerging Scholar
Cory Armstrong, Outstanding Women in Journalism and Mass Communications Education Award, Commission on the Status of Women

Broadcast Education Association

Barney McCoy, Best of Competition, Festival of Media Arts, Radio Hard News
Emma Krab, Award of Excellence, Festival of Media Arts, Specialty Program
Hallie Gutzwiller, Third Place, Festival of Media Arts, Radio Hard News Reporting
Alex Neill, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, Audio
Anne Gallagher, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, News
Bousaina Ibrahim, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, News
Emma Krab, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, Audio
Jill Lamkins, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, Film & Video
Jill Lamkins, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, News
Joseph Zakaria, Jolie Peal & Emma Thurston, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, Film & Video
Kaitlin Kadavy, Max Wudel, Tanner Dykstra, Jenna Gruber & Skyler Peterson, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, Film & Video
Kloee Sander, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, News
Rebecca Heckel, Award of Excellence, On Location Awards, News
Barney McCoy, Best of Show, On Location Awards, Documentary
Connor Clark & Dillon Pelster, Best of Show, On Location Awards, Sports
Kaitlin Kadavy & Karston Chase, Best of Show, On Location Awards, Film & Video
Sam Alessandro, Jill Lamkins, Macy Neumeister, Emma Thurston & Lance Vie, Best of Show, On Location Awards, News

College Media Association

Naomi Delkamiller, First Place, College Media Association Film and Audio Festival Awards, Short Documentary

Hearst Journalism Awards

Hallie Gutzwiller, Runner-Up, National Championships, Audio
Holly Fischer, Eight Place, Audio
Hallie Gutzwiller, First Place, Audio

Journal of Advertising Education

Valerie Jones, Article of the Year

Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association

Avery Lewis, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, Soft Feature
Barney McCoy, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, General Reporting Radio
Connor Clark & Dillon Pelster, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, Sports Play-by-Play
Erick Estrada, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, Soft Feature
Grant Hansen, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, Reporting
Hallie Gutzwiller, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, Hard Feature
Madysen Early, Kate Cordes, Jen Maier, Lexi Goeman & Brody Wilken, Award of Merit, Eric Sevareid Awards, Individual Multimedia Storytelling
Barney McCoy, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Soft Feature Radio
Grant Hansen, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Sports Reporting
Grant Hansen, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Sports Play-by-Play
Hallie Gutzwiller, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, General Reporting
Hallie Gutzwiller, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Newscast
Matt McMaster, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Sports Play-by-Play
Nebraska Nightly , First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Cable Newscast
UNL Election Night Team, First Place, Eric Sevareid Awards, Talk/Public Affairs

National Communication Association

Shari Veil, Outstanding Educator Award, Public Relations Division

National Electronic Media Association

Gabe Hinrichs & Emma Thurston, Honorable Mention, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Podcast
Kaitlin Kadavy, Max Wudel, Tanner Dykstra, Jenna Gruber & Skyler Peterson, Honorable Mention, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Instructional Video
Alex Neill, Winner, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Audio Entertainment/Music
Emma Krab, Winner, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Podcast
Joseph Zakaria, Jolie Peal & Emma Thurston, Winner, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Movie Trailer
Kaitlin Kadavy & Karston Chase, Winner, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Instructional Video
Nebraska Nightly, Winner, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Video Newscast
Tommi Baker, Winner, National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, Video PSA

Nebraska Alumni Association

Jane Olson, Alumni Master Award
Jacob Vanderford, Howard and Judy Vann Student Leadership Award
Marissa Kraus, Jack and Sharon Miller Scholarship Award
Adrian Whitsett, Multicultural Distinguished Alumni
Naomi Delkamiller, Roy and Catherine Yaley Student Leadership Award

Nebraska Broadcasters Association

Jacob Schrantz, Best Live Sports Event, Pinnacle Awards
Justice Rhody, Best Live Sports Event, Pinnacle Awards
Hallie Gutzwiller, Best News Feature, Pinnacle Awards
Holly Fischer, Best News Story, Pinnacle Awards
Alex Neill, Best Promo Announcement, Pinnacle Awards
Jill Lamkins, Best PSA, Pinnacle Awards
Rick Alloway, Chairman’s Award
Shari Veil, Friend of Nebraska Broadcasters Award

Nebraska High School Press Association

Michelle Hassler, Service Honor

New York Times

Ariana Joy Cobler, Mentee, New York Times Corps

Omaha Press Club

Marissa Kraus, John Davis Scholarship
Jamie Wenz, John Savage Visual Communications Fellowship
Jacob Vanderford, Panko-Roberts/President’s Memorial Scholarship
Damon Bennett, Paul N. Williams Scholarship
Megan Buffington, Stan Bond Scholarship
Valeria Uribe, Susan Eustice Scholarship

Public Relations Society of America, Nebraska Chapter

Campaigns Class, Award of Excellence, Paper Anvil Awards, Classroom Campaign
Campaigns Class, Award of Excellence, Paper Anvil Awards, DEI & Social Justice Projects
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, DEI & Social Justice Projects
Campaigns Class, Award of Excellence, Paper Anvil Awards, Events
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Events
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Print Materials/Publications
UNL PRSSA, Award of Excellence, Paper Anvil Awards, PRSSA Chapter Project
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Social Media
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Special Projects
Bateman Team, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Total Marketing Campaign
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Total Marketing Campaign
Jacht Agency, Award of Merit, Paper Anvil Awards, Video
Campaigns Class, Best in Show, Paper Anvil Awards
Shari Veil, Professional of the Year

Public Relations Society of America Foundation

Valeria Uribe, Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award

Public Relations Student Society of America

Bateman Team, Honorable Mention, Bateman Case Study Competition
UNL PRSSA Chapter, Star Chapter Award

Radio Television Digital News Association

90.3 KRNU staff, Edward R. Murrow Award, Excellence in Sound
90.3 KRNU staff, Edward R. Murrow Award, Feature Reporting
Barney McCoy, Edward R. Murrow Award, Excellence in Sound
Barney McCoy, Edward R. Murrow Award, Feature Reporting
Josie Dostal, Will Sleddens, Jenna Thompson & Luke Weidner, Edward R. Murrow Award

San Diego Press Club

Rick Griffin, three Journalism Writing Awards for News Reporting Excellence

Society of Professional Journalists, Region 7

Grant Hansen, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Radio Sports
Grant Hansen, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Sports Writing
Holly Fischer, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Radio Feature
Jenna Thompson, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Podcast (Narrative)
Kloee Sander, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Breaking News Reporting
Nathan Hawkins, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Television Sports Reporting
Nebraska News Service, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Best Affiliated Website
Nebraska Nightly, Finalist, Mark of Excellence Awards, Best All-Around Television Newscast
90.3 KRNU staff, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Best All-Around Radio Newscast
Audrey Hertel, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Food/Restaurant Journalism
Emma Krab, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Podcast (Narrative)
Hallie Gutzwiller, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Radio News Reporting
Jill Lamkins, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Television General News Reporting
Jordan Opp, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Feature Videography
Zach Wendling, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Breaking News Reporting

Society of Professional Journalists

Hallie Gutzwiller, First Place, Mark of Excellence Awards, Radio News Reporting
Jill Martin, Distinguished Teaching Award

The National Academy of Television rts & Sciences

Jacht Agency, First Place, National Student Production Awards, Animation
Jacht Agency, First Place, National Student Production Awards, Commercial
Jacht Agency, First Place, National Student Production Awards, Public Affairs/Community Service

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Kale Murray & Zoey Reeves, Winner, Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge
Kylee Sodomka, First Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
Cole Peterson, Second Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
Gavin Struve, Third Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
Marissa Kraus, Fourth Place, Roper Sports Writing Competition
Meredith Gamet, First Place, Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Jordan Moore, Second Place, Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Amber Rodriguez, Third Place, Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Tiffany Groteluschen, Dean’s Pretty Awesome Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Barney McCoy, Excellence in Industry or Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff Awards
Ciera Kirkpatrick, Excellence in Research/Creative Activity Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Susan Oestmann, Excellence in Student Support or Advocacy Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Michelle Hassler, Excellence in Teaching Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Beau Poehlman, Friend of the College, Faculty and Staff Awards
Nate Jensen, Honorable Mention, Faculty and Staff Awards
Jemalyn Griffin, Inclusive Excellence Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Karez Hassan, Staff Excellence Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Jamie Wenz, To Infinity and Beyond Award, Faculty and Staff Awards
Amy Ort, Not Too Shabby Award
Jill Martin, Not Too Shabby Award
Karez Hassan, Not Too Shabby Award
Kelli Boling, Not Too Shabby Award
Matt Waite, Not Too Shabby Award
Rick Alloway, Not Too Shabby Award
Steve Blum, Not Too Shabby Award
Tiffany Groteluschen, Not Too Shabby Award
Zac Franzen, two Not Too Shabby Awards
Ciera Kirkpatrick, Professor of the Month
Dave Remund, Professor of the Month
Jemalyn Griffin, Professor of the Month
Jill Martin, Professor of the Month
Kristian Anderson, Professor of the Month
Matt Waite, Professor of the Month
Linda White, Professor of the Month
Abigail Reed, Student of the Month
Alex Neill, Student of the Month
Ariana Joy Cobler, Student of the Month
Caitlin Thomas, Student of the Month
Cole Williams, Student of the Month
Katy Cowell, Student of the Month
Sarah Person, Student of the Month
Victoria Baker, Student of the Month

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mortar Board

Jill Martin, Impactful Instructor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Dulce Garcia, Chancellor’s Fulfilling the Dream Award

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Office of Research and Economic Development

Ryan Tan, Winner, Research and Creative Activity Slam

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement

Jacob Vanderford, Student Leadership Award, Student Impact Awards

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dane Kiambi, 10 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Haley Hamel, 10 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Nicole Blackstock, 10 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Valerie Jones, 10 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Michelle Hassler, 25 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Jemalyn Griffin, 5 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Jill Martin, 5 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Kaci Richter, 5 Years of Service, Employee Service Awards
Rick Alloway, Certificate of Recognition, Employee Service Awards
Frauke Hachtmann, Certificate of Recognition, Inclusive Access Program
Carina Collins, Chancellor’s Scholar
Emma Krab, Chancellor’s Scholar
Grace Seeman, Chancellor’s Scholar
Kloee Sander, Chancellor’s Scholar
Shelby Crays, Chancellor’s Scholar
Kaci Richter, Distinguished Teaching Award
Dulce Garcia, Outstanding Honors Graduate

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, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

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Mario Scalora
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Gary Shapiro
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Kim Shepherd
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Barbara Shuck
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Jennifer Snyder
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Nancy Stohs
Judith Stoia
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Swanson Russell Assoc.
Carolyn Sweeney
Mark Sweet
Lee Talley
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Dara Troutman
Gregory Tunink
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Union Bank & Trust
Kaitlin Van Loon
Julie Varga
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Verizon Foundation
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Edward Vierk & Frauke Hachtmann
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Christine Weeks
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Marcia White
John Wickstrom, Jr. & Elizabeth Wickstrom
Nikki & Kelly Wilken
Donald Willoughby
Mary Winquest
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Robert & Erin Wirth
Robert & Maybeth Wirz
Wirz & Associates, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Witt
Leslee & GT Wong
Brent Worms
Ronald & Joan Wozny
Scott & Heather Wright
Walter Wyckoff
Judith Yeck
Jeff Zeleny
Diane Zeleny