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.
National and international media regularly feature our faculty’s expertise, highlighting the impact of their work on the industry and beyond. Explore the latest news stories showcasing their insights and contributions.
Nebraska Today
Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures
March 16, 2026 | by Deann Gayman
Nebraska Today
Study finds women’s games underrepresented in sports betting coverage
March 13, 2026 | by Kristina Jackson
The Daily Nebraskan
UNL to open $1.6M esports facility, experience lab next fall
March 13, 2026 | by Colton Knott
Nebraska News Service
ACCESS Nebraska Reaches Thousands in Campaign Competition
March 3, 2026 | by Levi Baker
Unlimited Sports
Ryan Tan: The evolution of an esports competitor
March 2, 2026 | by Kevin Artiles Fernandez
The Daily Nebraskan
From headband to headset: How Sam Hoiberg found a career in broadcasting
Feb. 27, 2026 | by Danny Berg
In Game
Reggie Dinkins: Gambling Scandal Goes Mainstream For Laughs, Introspection
Feb. 25, 2026 | by Brant James
Nebraska Today
Charter Day celebration reflects on the university's 'why'
Feb. 14, 2026 | By Deann Gayman, Sean Hagewood and Kristina Jackson
Omaha World-Herald
Handmaids of Nebraska say they got under Pillen's skin
Feb. 4, 2026 | by Josh Reyes
Nebraska Today
Kiambi channels grief into teaching, student experiences
Jan. 23, 2026 | by Dane Kiambi
What Came Next - Podcast
[Dr. Kelli Boling + Dr. Danielle Slakoff] Helping Those Harmed
Dec. 26, 2025 | by Amy B. Chessler
Nebraska Today
Wagler named interim dean of journalism and mass communications
Dec. 18, 2025 | by Julie Kundhi
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
Journal Articles
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