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.
The Daily Nebraskan
Washington Post journalist visits UNL plastic research labs
June 17, 2026 | Fisher Madsen
Slate Magazine
One Trend Has Remade Fashion and Culture. Now It’s Coming for Parenting.
June 4, 2026 | Maria Santa Poggi
Nebraska Today
Jones named Fulbright Specialist at University of Agder in Norway
May 29, 2026 | Kait Van Loon
The Independent
Seeing less perfect momfluencer content on social media may help mothers struggling with shame
April 23, 2026 | Julia Musto
Scienmag
Realistic Content Could Lessen Social Media Harms for New Mothers, Study Finds
April 23, 2026
Nebraska Today
More realistic content may reduce social media harms for new moms
April 23, 2026 | Deann Gayman
Nebraska Today
Experience Lab produces educational video on active shooter response for UNLPD
March 31, 2026 | by Kristina Jackson
Public News Service
Women's sports betting trends not mirroring popularity in Nebraska
March 30, 2026 | by Mark Moran
The Daily Nebraskan
‘Blessed to know him’: Broadcasting professor retires after 40 years
March 23, 2026 | by Katelyn Fryzek
Norfolk Daily News
Why local and regional coverage matters as Nebraska’s news network thins
March 23, 2026 | by Ben Drozd
KHGI Nebraska TV
Ticketmaster site crashes during Taylor Swift Eras Tour presale, sparking backlash
March 17, 2026 | NTV News
New York Post
YouTube star Ms. Rachel shows off her 1-year-old daughter’s advanced vocabulary — now other parents are upset: ‘I feel like I failed’
March 17, 2026 | Marissa Matozzo
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
