Campus Voices - Luke McDermott

Campus Voices - Luke McDermott

Author: Rick Alloway April 29, 2025 Duration: 29:35

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 were selected from 743 nominees representing 288 colleges and universities. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.

McDermott has a lengthy history of public service, serving as Government Liaison Committee Director for UNL's student government as well as a page for the Nebraska Legislature. He also traveled to Washington D.C. in the summer of 2024 to serve as a Victory Institute Congressional intern in Sen. Adam Schiff's office, and is the recipient of a 2024-26 Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.


Tune into KRNU Campus Voices for a ground-level view of life at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, crafted entirely from within the university's own walls. Under the guidance of Rick Alloway, this audio project is produced by the students, faculty, and staff of the UNL College of Journalism & Mass Communications, offering a unique blend of raw reporting and polished documentary storytelling. Each episode moves beyond simple bulletins, weaving together the threads of campus news, emerging local culture, and the broader societal issues that resonate with the student body and the Lincoln community. You'll hear directly from the people shaping campus life-whether it's a profile of a groundbreaking researcher, a deep dive into a student-led initiative, or the sounds and stories from a cultural event that defined the week. This podcast captures the authentic rhythm and intellectual energy of a Big Ten campus, presenting it with the thoughtful analysis you'd expect from aspiring media professionals. While it airs Sunday mornings on 90.3 KRNU, the podcast format lets you engage with these campus voices on your own schedule, providing a consistent and insightful audio chronicle of a university in motion.
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Campus Voices: Emerging Leaders with Isela Tercero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
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Campus Voices: Esports with Jaiden Schilke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
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Campus Voices: Working on a Political Campaign with Dawson Iasillo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:46
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Campus Voices: Theatre Education with Sasha Dobson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:52
Lucy Mendez talked to Sasha Dobson, Lecturer at the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and EducationOutreach Manager at the Lied Center about theatre, acting and the William H. Thompson and Honors Program at…
Campus Voices: Being an RA with Brenden Evers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:58
Kyler Adams is joined by Brenden Evers to discuss being a Resident Assistant . They chat about what an RA is, what an RA isn't, how they plan events.
Campus Voices - Breaking Art Stereotypes with Byron Anway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:10
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Campus Voices: The Importance of Theatre with Julie Uribe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Ellie Volk interviewed Julie Uribe, an Emmy Award-winning producer and former television executive. Uribe currentlyteaches at the College of Business and at the College of Engineering, using the applied improv approachto…
Campus Voices: Daily Nebraskan Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Rubek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:06
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