CoJMC graduates 183 students at May commencement

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 1:30pm

May 2023 CoJMC graduates Sadie Lamplot (left), Kloee Sander (second from left) and Carina Collins (fourth from left) throw their graduation caps with their friends in front of Love Library North.

UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrates the 183 students who graduated on May 20, 2023, with a bachelor's degree in journalism. CoJMC is the only program in Nebraska accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. The degree provides students with the technical skills, broad liberal arts education, and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in the ever-changing journalism and mass communications industries.

CoJMC offers four academic majors for a bachelor's degree in journalism: advertising and public relations, broadcasting, journalism and sports media and communication. The program is committed to preparing graduates to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving media landscape by offering a challenging and supportive academic environment.

"I am immensely proud of our graduates and their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and personal achievement," Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, said. "As they embark on the next chapter of their lives, I have no doubt that they will continue to make us proud and create positive change in the world."

Forty-four CoJMC students graduated with distinction in recognition of outstanding academic excellence. Eligibility for distinction is based upon the cumulative grade point average of all credit hours taken at UNL prior to the beginning of the term in which the student receives his or her degree. A student can elevate their level of distinction through the completion of a thesis or creative project prior to graduation. To learn more about graduating with distinction, visit https://journalism.unl.edu/honors-thesiscreative-project-guidelines. 

The following is a list of CoJMC’s May 2023 bachelors of journalism graduates, listed alphabetically by last name with their majors, hometown and distinction (if applicable):

Name Major Hometown Distinction
Blake Aerni Broadcasting, Sports Media and Communication Shawnee, KS
Sarah Albin Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Odelia Amenyah Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Madison Anderson Sports Media and Communication Carpentersville, IL
Benjamin Anderson Sports Media and Communication Sioux Falls, SD
Joseph Arram Advertising and Public Relations Kearney, NE
Caleb Badura Sports Media and Communication Aurora, NE
Victoria Baker Broadcasting Papillion, NE
Mario Ballinas Broadcasting Omaha, NE
Daniel Bartolomei Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Brian Beach Journalism Overland Park, KS Distinction
Brittni Beckman Advertising and Public Relations Pender, NE
Ashley Beckman Sports Media and Communication Ashland, NE
Brett Beecham Sports Media and Communication Papillion, NE
Sawyer Belair Journalism Omaha, NE
Haley Brezack Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE High Distinction
John Bubala Sports Media and Communication West Dundee, IL
Jacob Bunz Sports Media and Communication Omaha, NE
Adeline Burger Advertising and Public Relations Saint Paul, MN
MarLee Busby Advertising and Public Relations Elkhorn, NE
Tessa Chicoine Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Ana Chincoa Journalism Omaha, NE
Diane Choi Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Hanna Christensen Journalism Douglas, NE High Distinction
Ashley Cifuentes-Juarez Broadcasting, Advertising and Public Relations Columbus, NE
Gabbi Circo Advertising and Public Relations La Vista, NE
Thomas Codo Journalism Naperville, IL
Carina Collins Advertising and Public Relations Woodridge, IL Highest Distinction
Mary Conway Advertising and Public Relations Waverly, NE
Mackenzie Cook Advertising and Public Relations Round Rock, TX
Michael Coonce Broadcasting Elkhorn, NE
Shelby Crays Broadcasting York, NE Highest Distinction
Celia Cunnion Broadcasting, Advertising and Public Relations Douglas, MI Distinction
Libbie DeBusk Advertising and Public Relations Hastings, NE
Ella Devenny Sports Media and Communication Fort Collins, CO
Isabella Dickenson Advertising and Public Relations Grand Island, NE High Distinction
Anna Dimig Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE High Distinction
Caine Dodson Journalism Lapeer, MI
Hayla Doohen Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Blaney Dreifurst Journalism Columbus, NE Distinction
Tanner Dykstra Broadcasting, Journalism Sibley, IA Highest Distinction
Michael Earnest Sports Media and Communication, Broadcasting Omaha, NE
Jenna Ebbers Journalism, Cambridge, NE
Erick Estrada Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations Lexington, NE
Evan Etzelmiller Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Griffin Everitt Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE Distinction
Zachary Everts Sports Media and Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE High Distinction
Myles Farmer Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Braeden Ferryman Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Brandon Fischetto Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Walter Fitzsimmons Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Julia Fomenko Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Kierstin Foote Broadcasting Lincoln, NE
Caroline Franke Sports Media and Communication, Broadcasting Leawood, KS
Lauren Frankforter Advertising and Public Relations Grand Island, NE High Distinction
Trey Fritz Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Mackenzie Fugitt Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE Distinction
Anne Gallagher Broadcasting Bellevue, NE Distinction
Dulce Garcia Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism Alda, NE High Distinction
Melanie Gentrup Sports Media and Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Waterbury, NE Distinction
Lilly Gilinsky Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Jenna Gruber Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism Austin, MN
Hailey Haar Broadcasting Lincoln, NE
Jason Han Journalism Omaha, NE
Collin Hansen Sports Media and Communication Chandler, AZ
Margaret Hatfield Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Brian Haw Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Rebecca Heckel Journalism Springfield, IL
Anna Heinrich Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Alena Hernandez Advertising and Public Relations Grand Island, NE
Bailey Herrera Journalism Tucson, AZ
Stephen Hintz Sports Media and Communication, Broadcasting Waterford, WI
Caroline Hites Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE High Distinction
Abigail Hornady Advertising and Public Relations Grand Island, NE Distinction
Wenqing Huang Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Rebecca Hummel Journalism Noblesville, IN
Jacob Janousek Sports Media and Communication Omaha, NE
Marko Jerkovic Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Reed Johannsen Sports Media and Communication Fremont, NE
Lauryn Johnson Advertising and Public Relations Saint Paul, MN
Ashleigh Kawaoka Advertising and Public Relations Lenexa, KS Distinction
Madeline Keeler Advertising and Public Relations LaVista, NE High Distinction
Elizabeth Kenney Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Kendra Korger Advertising and Public Relations Columbus, NE Distinction
Peyton Kort Sports Media and Communication Grand Island, NE
Emma Krab Journalism Ogallala, NE Highest Distinction
Isabel Kratville Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Madisyn Krause Advertising and Public Relations Kearney, NE
Ellie Kuckelman Journalism Overland Park, KS High Distinction
Rose Kyllo Sports Media and Communication Hopkins, MN
Jillian Lamkins Broadcasting, Sports Media and Communication Apple Valley, MN
Sadie Lamplot Advertising and Public Relations Thurston, NE
Ben Lampman Journalism Omaha, NE
Kate Landgren Advertising and Public Relations Hastings, NE
Noah Landis Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Thomas Lemon Advertising and Public Relations Rapid City, SD
Mitchell Lohmeier Advertising and Public Relations Bryn Mawr, PA
Josh Long Advertising and Public Relations Kearney, NE
Johnathan Lopes Broadcasting Joplin, MO High Distinction
Kaji Loro Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE Distinction
Phoenixx Lowman-Carroll Broadcasting Grand Island, NE
Macy Maddock Advertising and Public Relations Grand Forks, ND
Michael Mallgrave Sports Media and Communication Bennington, NE
Trevin Martin Sports Media and Communication Omaha, NE
Macrae Maschka Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
RobertLee Mason Advertising and Public Relations Pueblo, CO
Jill Mathison Advertising and Public Relations La Vista, NE
Chad Mays Sports Media and Communication Sherrills Ford, NC High Distinction
Margaret McCabe Advertising and Public Relations Overland Park, KS
Miguel Mendez Vazquez Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Samuel Metcalfe Sports Media and Communication Goshen, IN
Aaron Mittlieder Sports Media and Communication, Broadcasting Omaha, NE
Brandon Mueting Broadcasting, Sports Media and Communication Omaha, NE
Nicholas Murphy Advertising and Public Relations Hainesville, IL
Olivia Murphy Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Quinton Newsome Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Frieda Nomenyo Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Anjali Nooka Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Wan Farhana Natasya Norazan Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Taylor Oberg Journalism Lincoln, NE
Brayden Oborny Sports Media and Communication Morse Bluff, NE
Josie Odermatt Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Yasmeen Olivas Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Karinne Olson Advertising and Public Relations Nebraska City, NE
Alyssa Onnen Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations York, NE
Vashti Parks Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE High Distinction
Katie Patrick Advertising and Public Relations Grant, NE
Jolie Peal Journalism, Broadcasting Omaha, NE High Distinction
Kaiser Yi Kai Pee Advertising and Public Relations George Town, Malaysia
Paige Perrone Advertising and Public Relations Papillion, NE
Alyssa Perrotto Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Finley Peterson Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Skyler Peterson Broadcasting Lincoln, NE
Jack Pouliot Advertising and Public Relations Chaska, MN
Peyton Pyle Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Olivia Ramaekers Broadcasting, Sports Media and Communication Omaha, NE
Abigail Reed Broadcasting O Fallon, MO
Tyler Rinkol Sports Media and Communication Grand Island, NE
Mary Robinson Broadcasting, Sports Media and Communication Huntsville, AL
Walker Ruh Advertising and Public Relations Kenesaw, NE
Kalen Samples Advertising and Public Relations Elkhorn, NE
Kloee Sander Broadcasting Lincoln, NE Highest Distinction
Sarah Schaff Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE
Josh Schrader Advertising and Public Relations Norfolk, NE Distinction
Elizabeth Scott Advertising and Public Relations Chanhassen, MN
Willa Scoville Advertising and Public Relations Hartington, NE High Distinction
Grace Seeman Broadcasting Lincoln, NE Highest Distinction
Nicholas Sehnert Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Alyssa Senior Advertising and Public Relations Fort Collins, CO
Ethan Sertic Sports Media and Communication Franklin, WI
Brynna Shaffer Advertising and Public Relations Des Moines, IA
Jaz Shelley Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Quinlan Sleddens Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Kylee Sodomka Sports Media and Communication, Broadcasting Grand Island, NE High Distinction
Halle Starns Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations Ashland, NE High Distinction
Caitlin Steiner Advertising and Public Relations Columbus, NE
Sydney Sterup Advertising and Public Relations Osceola, NE
Jenna Stevens Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE High Distinction
Max Stoltenberg Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Emma Storms Advertising and Public Relations Fremont, NE
Gavin Struve Sports Media and Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE High Distinction
Caroline Sukstorf Advertising and Public Relations New Orleans, LA
Jake Swift Sports Media and Communication North Platte, NE
Colin Thieszen Broadcasting Lincoln, NE High Distinction
Caitlyn Thomas Journalism Papillion, NE
Jaiden Thompson Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Angela Thornburg Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Emma Thurston Broadcasting Olathe, KS
Ashtyn Tridle Broadcasting Papillion, NE
Sydney Urban Advertising and Public Relations Hopkins, MN Distinction
Regan Vaccaro Sports Media and Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Overland Park, KS
Lexi Vertin Advertising and Public Relations Hastings, NE
Mai Vu Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Sydney Wagner Advertising and Public Relations Gretna, NE High Distinction
Kirsten Wandrey Journalism Omaha, NE High Distinction
Cecelia Welsh Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations Omaha, NE Distinction
Zach Wendling Journalism Lincoln, NE Highest Distinction
Connor Wieseman Journalism, Sports Media and Communication Omaha, NE
Jackson Wilford Journalism Lincoln, NE
Lucas Wilkinson Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Javin Wright Sports Media and Communication Lincoln, NE
Joseph Wright Sports Media and Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Lincoln, NE
Jack Yelden Sports Media and Communication Seward, NE Distinction

The CoJMC congratulates the graduating students and wishes them all the best as they embark on their future careers. For more information about the college, please visit https://journalism.unl.edu/.