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.
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Public Media warns Trump cuts 'most serious threat
June 11, 2025 | by Justin Diep
Jessica Walsh
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
EducationWeek
Student Journalists Want to Cover Politics. Not Everyone Agrees They Should
Nov. 1, 2024 | by Brooke Schultz
Mornings with Simi
Why did social media reignite interest in the Menendez brothers case?
Oct. 15, 2024
Rolling Stone
The Menendez Brothers Are Stars. Could the Attention Get Them Pardoned?
Oct. 8, 2024 | by CT Jones
Photo credit: Ted Soqui/Sygma/Getty Images
HuffPost
A New Podcast Is Examining Why We’re Obsessed With True Crime Podcasts
Sept. 6, 2024 | by Drusilla Moorhouse
Photo credit: Grace Carroll
KMTV News 5
FOR THE LOVE OF COMPETITION: Upcoming women's sports bar in Omaha part of growing trend nationwide
Sept. 5, 2024 | by Kelsey Mannix
Betsy Emmons and Erin Sorensen
Photo credit: Set the Bar Communications
Nebraska Public Media
Nebraska researchers working on national opioid awareness campaign
July 12, 2024 | by Sarah Lawlor
Photo credit: Bill Kelly
Nebraska Today
Research highlights TikTok as tool in opioid harm reduction
July 9, 2025 | by Deann Gayman
Graphic credit: Kristen Labadie
