KRNU Campus Voices

Paula Lavigne, investigative reporter for ESPN , was the featured guest for the 2026 Seline Lecture in the UNL College of Journalism & Mass Communications on Wednesday, April 15. Bill Doleman, a CoJMC Assistant Professor of Practice, moderated the discussion, which included audience questions. Here is an audio recording of the conversation. The full video version is available here: Seline Lect...

Katherine “Kathy” Ankerson currently serves as interim chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She began the interim role on January 12, 2026. Ankerson previously served as UNL’s executive vice chancellor from January 2022 until her retirement in 2024. Prior to serving as executive vice chancellor, Ankerson was dean of the College of Architecture from 2016 to 2022. Her career in higher e...

Lance Koenig is managing partner at Rival, an integrated marketing consultancy. He was the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research for the 2025-26 academic year. While on campus in late March of 2026, he sharing his industry expertise with students on the national student advertising competition team and in other advertising and public relatio...

Brian Streeter is a junior in the College of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the editor of the university’s satirical publication, The Daily’er Nebraskan . In an episode of KRNU's Campus Voices series, he discussed the foundation and history of the publication, the working relationship with their sister publication The Daily Nebraskan , the nature of...

UNL student James Rasser is a member of The Bathtub Dogs, the university's oldest student a cappella group. He is also a prolific arranger, both for the group and for his own multitrack a cappella recordings. This summer, he has been selected to join The Hyannis Sound, a legendary auditioned a cappella "super group" of college students who perform in and around the Cape Cod area during the summer...

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen presented his 2026 State of the State address on Thursday morning, January 15, to an assembly of state legislators, government officials and guests gathered in the Legislative Chamber of the Nebraska Capitol. KRNU presented a replay of his remarks as an episode of the station’s Campus Voices public affairs program the following Sunday morning.

Barney McCoy has been a Professor in the College of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since 2005, teaching courses in broadcast journalism, media writing and social justice. He is also a prolific documentary producer, focusing most recently on military history documentaries. In this episode of KRNU's Campus Voices series, McCoy discussed the creation of his...

Teresa Mastin is Michigan State University’s vice provost and associate vice president for faculty and academic staff affairs. In this role she is responsible for envisioning, leading and implementing the university’s strategic commitment and priority to advance faculty and academic staff success in addition to fostering an academic climate of respect, care, diversity, equity and inclusion at the...

Dr. Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska system, presented his State of the University address in the rotunda of the Nebraska state capitol on Thursday, September 4. Here is a recording of his remarks, aired on Sunday morning, September 7.

Luke McDermott is a UNL junior from Millard majoring in political science, economics and history while also earning a Certificate in Public Policy Analysis. A UNL Honors Program student, he is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was chosen in Spring 2025 by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as one of 54 scholars nationwide selected as a prestigious Truman Scholar. This year’s Truman Scholars w...

Jay Wilkinson is a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist and advocate for purpose-driven business. A 1988 graduate from the College of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Wilkinson is the founder and CEO of Firespring, an agency providing creative, marketing, printing and technology solutions to help businesses and nonprofits prosper. It is Nebraska’s first...

Following a confrontation and assault of some students from the LGBTQA+ community on the UNL campus, this episode of Campus Voices focused on the reaction from the campus and resources available to help in the aftermath.

Lucinda Austin is an associate professor and the associate dean for graduate studies and research at the Hussman School of Journalism & Media at the University of North Carolina. She joined the UNC faculty in July 2016 and teaches courses in public relations and strategic communication. Her research focuses on social media’s influence on strategic communication initiatives, namely health and c...

The 2025 Seline Lecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln featured Nebraska Examiner Editor-in-Chief Aaron Sanderford and CNN National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny, both of whom hold degrees from UNL's College of Journalism & Mass Communications. While on campus, they sat down with College of Journalism & Mass Communications faculty member Barney McCoy to visit about the intersect...

J.J. Jurgens is a broadcast producer, writer, creative director, editor and vocal performance professional. An Omaha native, she played basketball for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1994-98 while studying in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. She was the first person to graduate from UNL's specialized Sports Marketing/Broadcasting Master's program in 2000 and worked for Hu...

Noah Stahr talked to Aaron De La Torre, Vice President of the Mexican American Student Association.

Lydia Hernendez talked to Robert Russel, Center for Academic Success and Transition Director about the importance of the CAST program at UNL.

Hamilton Reinbold talkes to to Tom Dey about why he became a new student enrollment leader and how he makes connections with the incoming freshmen and makes sure they feel welcome on the UNL campus.

Mackenzie Noble hosts Campus Voices with guest Dr. Vernetta Kosalka, an Assistant Professor of Practice in Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Kosalka shares insights from her extensive career, including owning a wedding planning business and working in various hospitality roles. 

Cole Eastwood catches up with Nebraska Football Creative Media Assistant Donovan Mousel to discuss what it's like to portray the football program in the media. Listen in to learn more about what goes into working in sports media at UNL.

Just Diep is joined ASUN Speaker of the Senate Renata Cadena to discuss her time as a Senator and the closure of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Riley Bry sat down with "Cowboy" Nathan Ertzner about his guitar playing around the UNL campus. 

Trevor Darnell sits down with Dylan Jurgens, the peer mentor in charge of the Press Box Learning Community at UNL. Jurgens talks about what it is like to be both a peer mentor and a member of a learning community and why learning communities are so beneficial. Listen in to learn more about the learning communities at UNL!

Emily Reinhart discusses the life-changing impact of leadership development with Isela Tercero from the Emerging Leaders Program. They talk about Isela's inspiring journey, her role in empowering students, and the program's focus on overcoming challenges and creating skills. 

Rex McKeeman interviewsJaiden Schilke about the UNL Esports club. They discuss the evolution of UNL Esports and the community around it.