Six receive Family & Friends Recognition Awards

Saturday, March 6, 2021 - 7:00am

On Friday, March 5, 2021, six members of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications community received Family & Friends Recognition awards during a virtual ceremony. The awards, formerly known as the Parents’ Recognition Award, recognize faculty and staff who have made a significant difference in students’ lives.  

The 2020-2021 recipients from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications are:  

  • Kelli Britten, assistant professor of practice  

  • Mollie Cox, lecturer/t 

  • Alex Fernando, recruiting coordinator  

  • Kris Scanlon, career development specialist  

  • Jennifer Sheppard, assistant professor of practice  

  • Adam Wagler, associate professor   

The UNL Parents Association solicits nominations, asking parents, family and friends to nominate a faculty or staff member. The awards are organized by the Division of Student Affairs and co-sponsored by the UNL Teaching Council and UNL Parents Association.  

2020-2021 Recipients

Kelli Britten
Kelli Britten

Assistant Professor of Practice

Mollie Cox
Mollie Cox

Lecturer/t

Alex Fernando
Alex Fernando

Recruiting Coordinator

Kris Scanlon
Kris Scanlon

Career Development Specialist

Jennifer Sheppard
Jennifer Sheppard

Assistant Professor of Practice

Adam Wagler
Adam Wagler

Associate Professor