Four grads named to 2025 Young Alumni Academy class

October 8, 2025

N statue outside the NAA

The Nebraska Alumni Association selected 41 University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduates to participate in this year’s Young Alumni Academy. Four of the selected class members are College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduates. 

The Academy offers participants exclusive opportunities for professional development, network-building with other successful alumni, personal meetings with university leaders and behind-the-scenes access to new campus facilities and initiatives. Members meet each month for an eight-month period.  

Learn more about the Young Alumni Academy online and see all of this year's cohort in Nebraska Today.

The following is a list of CoJMC academy members by last name, followed by their graduation year, college major(s) and current role: 

  • Bridget Anderson (‘17) Advertising and Public Relations; Marketing Manager, University of Nebraska Foundation 

  • Robyn Burnison (‘18) Journalism; Sales & Promotions Assistant and On Air Talent, Broadcast House Media 

  • Lydia Coulson (‘25) Integrated Media Communications; Communications Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

  • Paige Stanard (‘19) Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations; Social Media Strategist, Creighton University