UNO School of Communication

📻⚾ It's June in Omaha!

Six of our School of Communication students are on the ground at the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, covering every angle of the action at Charles Schwab Field.

Day 1 is here. Troy vs. West Virginia at 1 p.m., then Ole Miss vs. North Carolina at 6 p.m. Welcome to the Road to Omaha! 🔴⚫️

Follow along on MavRadio.FM and at UNOmahaNews.com.

Surprise! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Mike Pacholski, the UNO's Employee of the Month for June.

HR and his School of Communication colleagues caught him off guard with a celebration, plus some well-earned perks: a travel mug, a reserved parking spot, and a $500 award.

Mike, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed!

Thank you for everything you do for the SoC. (And yes, we love the shirt.) 🌺

Good health communication isn't about persuasion. It's about being understood.

Lecturer Allison Wakin breaks down why accessible health messaging matters more than the hard sell, and what gets lost when public health forgets its audience.

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MavRadio.FM Podcast: Comm in Ten: When Health Messaging Actually Reaches You Health communication only works when it actually communicates. Too often, the messages people most need to act on are buried under jargon, packaging, or assumptions about who's reading them. Allison Wakin works at the intersection of clarity and care. In this episode she breaks down why accessible h...

Our students are among the best!

Caps off, Mavs! 🎓

To every senior walking the stage today: thank you for the stories you told, the broadcasts you produced, the conversations you led and the standard you set. The School of Communication is so proud of you.

Go do great things!

Dr. Sharon Storch represented the UNO School of Communication at the Eastern Communication Association Conference, where she led an engaging panel titled “Life Isn’t Fair: The Sooner You Realize It, The Happier You Will Be.”

The session sparked meaningful conversation about how people understand and respond to perceived unfairness in their personal and professional lives. Dr. Storch also connected with 2025 UNO graduate Eva Burklund, now at the University of Pittsburgh, who presented a short course at the conference.

Congratulations to Dr. Storch, Eva and all involved in a successful !

Professor Allison Wakin’s Contemporary Presentations students wrapped up the semester by presenting their final Maverick Philanthropy Initiative projects to community partners at the Omaha Community Foundation.🕶️

The course challenges students to step outside their comfort zones, strengthen their presentation skills and learn how communication can create real connection and impact. Through their work, these Mavericks helped shine a light on important needs across Omaha while partnering with organizations making a difference in our community.🏢🏘️

We’re proud of Professor Wakin and her students for using communication in such a meaningful way.👏🏻

Today we celebrate Dean Michael Hilt and the remarkable impact he has made on the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media. 🥳👏

His leadership, experience and steady presence have helped shape our college in meaningful ways. His commitment to students, faculty and excellence has left a lasting mark. While we are excited for him as he begins this next chapter, his presence will truly be missed.🎤🎥📰

Thank you, Dean Hilt, for all you have given to CFAM. We wish you the very best in your retirement.🕶️🎓

Congratulations to UNO School of Communication student and MavForensics team member Colin Gibbons, who placed 6th in the nation at the 152nd Interstate Oratory Association Tournament in Gainesville, Florida!🐊

This photo with his coach, Amanda VonGoodrich, is especially meaningful because it captures a national-stage moment for Colin and MavForensics. Interstate Oratory is the oldest public speaking competition on the continent, and this year marked 152 years of collegiate forensics excellence.

We are so proud of Colin for his hard work, advocacy and dedication to this activity.

The School of Communication is also grateful for Professor VonGoodrich’s leadership and the steady support she gives our students as they grow, compete and shine.

👏 Congratulations, Colin!