Kaitlyn Kelly

Kaitlyn Kelly is a senior at the University of Nebraska-Omaha majoring in environmental science with minors in journalism and political science. Currently, she is the Editor-in-Chief of The Gateway newspaper at UNO where she covers a wide range of stories, shining light on students while also staying on top of campus and community movements. 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, up-cycling and reading.