Faculty at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications are leading innovation in media and communications, bridging the gap between academia and industry. From artificial intelligence and crisis communication to health communication, social media and esports, their research and creative work are shaping the future of the field.
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Nebraska Today
‘Nurture Nebraska’ builds support for children's social, emotional growth
Dec. 15, 2025 | by Dana Ludvik
KLKN Channel 8
Google is paying cash to track every move you make on your mobile device
Dec. 10, 2025 | By Danielle DaSilva
Lincoln Journal Star
Rural Nebraska newspaper entering new era as founders retire after 30-year run
Nov. 17, 2025 | By Jenna Ebbers
Nebraska Today
Study highlights lack of PR coursework in sports media programs
Oct. 22, 2025 | by Deann Gayman
89.7 WOSU Public Media
What's behind America's fascination with true crime stories?
Oct. 16, 2025 | All Sides with Amy Juravich
Straight Arrow News
Americans say sports betting is bad — then place more bets
Oct. 11, 2025 | by Drew Pittock
NPR Midwest Newsroom
The Iowa-based owner of 75 hometown newspapers is in pain. That hurts communities
Oct. 9, 2025 | by Holly Edgell
Photo credit: Naomi Delkamiller, The Midwest Newsroom
Nebraska Today
Research examines the good, bad and ugly of true crime media
Oct. 9, 2025 | by Deann Gayman
Nebraska Today
Hachtmann reflects on art, place in Nebraska with 'Go Big Red' exhibition
Oct. 8, 2025
Nebraska Examiner
UNL proposes $27.5 million in ‘devastating’ cuts, six program areas for elimination
Sept. 13, 2025 | by Zach Wendling
KETV
UNL proposes $30 million in budget cuts, including program eliminations and faculty reductions
Sept. 12, 2025 | by Madison Perales
KETV
'Extremely disheartening': Students, professors react to major UNL budget cuts
Aug. 6, 2025 | by John Grinvalds
10/11 News
UNL project brings free training and resources to rural Nebraska childcare providers
July 18, 2025 | by Chanel-Taylar McCarthy
Reserve Voice Online
Nebraska Journalism Dean Leads Military Public Affairs Study Abroad Course in Brussels
June 30, 2025 | Capt. Henry E. Plimack
Contemporary OB/GYN
Ciera Kirkpatrick, PhD, shows how TikTok is transforming cervical cancer awareness
June 19, 2025
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Public Media warns Trump cuts 'most serious threat' ever faced by local broadcasting
June 11, 2025 | by Justin Diep
Nebraska Today
Women more receptive to knowledge-based health messaging, study finds
June 9, 2025 | by Deann Gayman
Nebraska Today
Study shows importance of autonomy in social media recruitment for clinical trials
May 22, 2025 | by Deann Gayman
CNN
The summer of trials and true crime coverage is here – and it’s not even Memorial Day yet
May 10, 2025 | Taylor Romine
10/11 News
‘Ice Bucket’ trend resurfaces as #USCSpeakYourMind challenge to shed light on mental health
April 24, 2025 | By Chanel-Taylar McCarthy
On the Road to Rhine-Ruhr 2025 – Sports Podcast
Major Sporting Events and Gender and Media in the US
April 20, 2025 | by Andreas Hebbel-Seeger & Thomas Horky
Omaha World-Herald
As gambling grows in Nebraska, groups say youths are already dabbling in sports betting
April 14, 2025 | by Josh Reyes
Nebraska Today
Husker experts promote responsible gambling during March Madness
March 20, 2025 | by Leslie Reed
Nebraska Public Media
This Nebraska map shows what communities still have local news — and many that don’t
Feb. 24, 2025 | by Dale Johnson
Nebraska Today
Husker journalism professor launches Nebraska News Map
Feb. 17, 2025 | by Kaitlin Van Loon
Photo credit: Jessica Walsh
Nebraska Today
Small-town sports or Olympics — Doleman has lessons to share
Jan. 29, 2025 | by Matthew Strasburger
Nebraska Public Media
A reporter from Lincoln was the only American correspondent executed by Nazis during World War II
Jan. 24, 2025 | by Barney McCoy
Photo credit: St. Joseph Public Library Archives
The Athletic
Ranking the most watchable NFL wild-card games: Packers-Eagles, Vikings-Rams, more
Jan. 7, 2025 | by Richard Deitsch
Photo credit: Craig Chandler
