Thirteen students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been selected as Matousek Scholars for the fall semester. The scholars serve as student leads in the college’s Experience Lab.

More than 200 students will participate in the experiential learning program in the fall. Students work with faculty and professional mentors to build academic skill sets while exploring professional interests in one of the college’s media outlets: Buoy, Heartland Pulse, KRNU, Nebraska News Service, Nebraska Nightly, Production House and UNLimited Sports.

“These scholars are exceptional leaders in the classroom, on campus and in their extracurricular activities,” said Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. “I look forward to seeing this group of students guide and challenge their peers in the Experience Lab this fall.”

The Experience Lab offers students real-world experience by allowing them to work on content for the public and clients. The student leadership team oversees the day-to-day operations of the programs.

Following is a list of student leads for fall 2023, listed alphabetically by hometown, with their year in school, major(s) and program area.

Nebraska

Gretna:

• Kaleigh Zollman, sophomore, advertising and public relations, Buoy

Lincoln:

• Abel Ue-Bari, sophomore, advertising and public relations, Buoy
• Helen Howard, senior, journalism, KRNU
• Kamryn Snyder, sophomore, advertising and public relations, Heartland Pulse

Nebraska City:

• Macy Neumeister, senior, broadcasting and journalism, Nebraska Nightly

Omaha:

• Naomi Delkamiller, junior, journalism, and advertising and public relations, Nebraska News Service

Papillion:

• Krystin Collins, sophomore, broadcasting, and sports media and communication, UNLimited Sports

Elsewhere in the U.S.

Elmhurst, Illinois:

• Bobby Hessling, junior, sports media and communications, UNLimited Sports

Des Moines, Iowa:

• Marissa Lindemann, sophomore, broadcasting, Production House

Wichita, Kansas:

• AbbyLane Kloke, junior, journalism, and advertising and public relations, Heartland Pulse

Lebanon, Tennessee:

• Alex Neill, senior, broadcasting, and sports media and communication, KRNU

El Paso, Texas:

• Jay Quemado, junior, broadcasting and journalism, Nebraska Nightly

Rice Lake, Wisconsin:

• Alaina Tomesh, junior, broadcasting, Nebraska Nightly