Twenty seven College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate students received their master of arts degrees and/or were honored with a graduate certificate on May 19 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s graduate commencement in the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
CoJMC offers a comprehensive master's program in journalism and mass communications, with specializations in integrated media and communications and professional journalism. The 36 credit-hour program aims to enhance students' professional skills and knowledge, enabling them to advance in their careers.
The college also offers two graduate certificates, one in public relations and social media and one in financial communications. These 12 credit-hour programs offer students a deep dive into a focused area related to professional competency in journalism and mass communications.
"We are thrilled to see these talented students graduate and pursue their careers in the dynamic field of journalism and mass communications,” Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications said. “They have worked hard to complete a rigorous program, and we are proud of their accomplishments."
The following is a list of CoJMC’s May 2023 master of arts graduates and certificate recipients, listed alphabetically by hometown with their degree/program and specialization:
Nebraska
Bellevue: Matthew Jesus, master of arts in integrated media and communications
Kearney: Steph Gallaway, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media
Lincoln: Ben Cuca, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Kali Dubas, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media; Jordan Folsom, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Sara Hinds, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Makenzie Knuckles, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Tabby Kube, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Ian McGovern, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Katie Prchlik, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Ahmad Zaki Sadeqi, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Chandra Traxler, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media; Melissa Villarreal, graduate certificate in public relations and social media; Katie Zabel, master of arts in integrated media and communications
Omaha: Michaela Farley, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media; Yanira Garcia, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media; Morgan Groninger, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media; Brad Hilligoss, master of arts in integrated media and communications; Aron Wehr, master of arts in integrated media and communications
O’Neill: Emily Morrow, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media
Elsewhere
Bakersfield, California: David Kaplan, master of arts in professional journalism
Delano, California: Julie Mana-ay Perez, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media
Wheeling, Illinois: Gail Lim, master of arts in professional journalism
Edina, Minnesota: Charlie Fischer, graduate certificate, public relations and social media
Austin, Texas: David Jette, master of arts in integrated media and communications
Dallas, Texas: Lindsay Bennett, master of arts, professional journalism
Laramie, Wyoming: Madeline Curry Newman, master of arts in integrated media and communications, graduate certificate in public relations and social media
The CoJMC is committed to preparing graduates to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving media landscape. By offering a challenging and supportive academic environment, the college prepares students to become leaders in their respective fields.
For more information about the CoJMC graduate program, please visit https://journalism.unl.edu/grad. For more details on UNL’s commencement ceremonies, visit https://commencement.unl.edu/.
