Meg Lauerman, director of University Communications since 2001, believes that the talent on the University Communications team is second to none in the nation’s top research universities, and stacks up as dynamic and innovative when compared with any communications firm in the nation. She also believes that strategic creativity in communications can and does come from all areas of the institution, and that job title has no bearing on being able to make important contributions in moving the university ahead.

Lauerman’s career “priors” include: Assistant Professor of Advertising, UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications; State Farm Insurance Co., media specialist for a four-state area; Nebraska Math & Science Initiative, communications director; Lincoln Public Schools, communications director; Nebraska ETV, senior producer; Visiting Assistant Professor of Broadcasting, UNL; Producer/writer, KOLN-TV news.

Believing that community service is an important part of life, Lauerman currently serves on the board of United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County, the Nebraska Humanities Foundation board, the Friends of Ak-Sar-Ben board, and the funeral care committee of First-Plymouth Church. She was named 2006 Public Relations Professional of the Year by the Nebraska Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Reading, golfing, biking, knitting, painting and spending time with family and friends are her favorite activities.