Jeremy Harris Lipschultz

Jeremy Harris Lipschultz is the Peter Kiewit Distinguished Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), holding appointments in the Department of Communication within the College of Business Administration. He leads the UNO Social Media Lab for Research & Engagement, focusing on community engagement projects and operating Maverick Social Media (MSM) as a client-facing firm. His academic work emphasizes social media measurement, communication law, media entrepreneurship, and media ethics.

Education:

• PhD in Communication, Southern Illinois University, 1990
• MA in Communication, University of Illinois Springfield, 1981
• BA in Communication, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1980

Research Focus: Dr. Lipschultz explores social media's impact on political communication, media literacy, and technology's role in public opinion. His work addresses issues of race, gender, and age in media consumption, alongside legal and ethical challenges in digital spaces.

Awards:

• UNO's highest research honor (ORCA Award)
• 2022 Circle of Distinction Medallion
• AIM College Tech Educator of the Year (2017)

Service & Leadership: Former Director of CFAM (2004-2013), Graduate Program Chair (1995-2000), and Acting Chair of Communication (2000). Active in professional development initiatives focusing on media engagement.

Labs/Teams: Directs the UNO Social Media Lab for Research & Engagement, operationalizing academic research through real-world client projects.