Kaitlyn Kelly

Kaitlyn Kelly is a 2026 graduate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. While there, she worked as the Editor-in-Chief of The Gateway newspaper, where she covered a wide range of stories. In 2025, she became the first UNO journalist in nearly 50 years to be named a finalist in the national Pinnacle College Media Awards for her investigative coverage of a surprise audit on the UNO campus. When not writing stories, the Omaha native enjoys spending time in nature, finding treasures while thrifting, upcycling and reading.