Public Relations & Advertising at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

18 faculty and 25 courses in Public Relations & Advertising at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Faculty

• Kelli Boling, Assistant Professor h-index 8
  Es on the lived reality of media audiences (specifically women, women of color, or victims of domestic violence), how those women are depicted, and how they interpret and make meaning from the media they consume. Her research has been publi
• Betsy Emmons, Associate Professor h-index 7
  In sports media and PR. Sports fandom, media production, PR and storytelling are constantly evolving and learning more about how sports storytelling helps shape our relationship with sports is fascinating. PR is also constantly evolving
  Notable: “She Poses, He Performs: A Visual Content Analysis of Male and Female Professional Athlete Facebook Profile Photos” (2014) · 49 citations
• Dane Kiambi, Associate Professor h-index 6
  Es on international public relations and crisis communication, with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa. He examines how organizations and governments use strategic communication to manage reputation, build relationships, and respond to commu
  Notable: “Corporate Crisis Communication: Examining the Interplay of Reputation and Crisis Response Strategies” (2015) · 74 citations
• Frauke Hachtmann, William H. Kearns Chair in Journalism / Professor h-index 5
  Es on crisis response advertising, the strategic use of emerging media in sports communication, and international advertising education. Hachtmann recently published a book, Crisis Response Advertising: Insights & Implications from COVI
  Notable: “The Process of General Education Reform from a Faculty Perspective: A Grounded Theory Approach” (2012) · 26 citations
• Bianca Zongrone Jefferson, Lecturer
• Brian Hubbard, Assistant Professor of Practice
  International advertising, integrated marketing, and brand strategy. Education BS, Syracuse University
• Changmin Yan, Associate Professor
• Ciera Kirkpatrick, Assistant Professor
• Derek Hernandez, Lecturer
• Ellesandra Stecher, Assistant Professor of Practice
• Kelli Britten, Lecturer
• Lauren Bejot, Lecturer
• Ming (Bryan) Wang, Associate Professor
• Mitch Benes, Lecturer
• Reggie Lewis, Lecturer
• Rick Griffin, Faculty
• Sharon Baldinelli, Assistant Professor of Practice
• Valerie Jones, Interim Associate Dean for Research / Associate Professor

Courses

• Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations ADPR151
• Communicating Science with Public Audiences ADPR207
• Strategic Writing for Advertising and Public Relations ADPR221
• Strategy Development for Advertising and Public Relations ADPR283
• Copy and Concept ADPR323
• Design and Layout ADPR333
• Public Relations Planning and Strategy ADPR350
• Event Planning for Branded Activations + Experiences ADPR355
• Account Planning ADPR357
• UX/UI Design ADPR358
• Media Planning and Strategy ADPR360
• Connecting Through Owned, Earned, and Paid Media ADPR361
• Digital Content Strategy ADPR362
• Applied Research in Advertising and Public Relations ADPR381
• Art Direction ADPR433
• Digital Insight & Analytics ADPR434
• International/Multicultural Public Relations ADPR437
• Global Advertising ADPR438
• Strategic and Creative Concepting ADPR447
• Public Relations Management and Case Studies ADPR450
• Crisis Management in Corporations and Nonprofits ADPR457
• Social Media Theory and Practice ADPR466
• Advertising and Public Relations Research ADPR481
• Brands & Branding ADPR484
• Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns ADPR489

Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Data as of 2026-07-02.