Michael Hilt
- Dean Emeritus for the College of Communication,
- Fine Arts and Media
- MFA in Writing
Additional Information
Biography
A faculty member at UNO for 38 years, Dr. Michael Hilt is Dean Emeritus of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM).
Dr. Hilt has an extensive professional background in commercial radio and television news. After ten years in broadcasting, Dr. Hilt began his career at UNO in 1988 as an Assistant Professor. He taught classes in broadcasting, journalism, and speech in the School of Communication. He earned tenure and was promoted to Associate and then Full Professor before moving to the CFAM Dean’s office in 2007, where he served as both Assistant and Associate Dean prior to becoming Dean in 2017.
Dr. Hilt earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Kansas and a Ph.D. in Community and Human Resources from the University Nebraska-Lincoln. He has published books and articles in areas of research including broadcast journalism, communication education, and media literacy.
Teaching Philosophy
"My first priority has always been the student. During my time at the University of Nebraska Omaha, I advised and mentored hundreds of students. I helped guide them successfully through both undergraduate and graduate programs. Students should believe that the education they are receiving will lead them to full and productive lives in society. To that end, colleges and universities should be held to a higher level of consumer satisfaction. My vision of higher education is that our students will graduate with the skills required to not only gain employment in their chosen field, but to also be responsible members of their community."
Additional Information
Biography
A faculty member at UNO for 38 years, Dr. Michael Hilt is Dean Emeritus of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM).
Dr. Hilt has an extensive professional background in commercial radio and television news. After ten years in broadcasting, Dr. Hilt began his career at UNO in 1988 as an Assistant Professor. He taught classes in broadcasting, journalism, and speech in the School of Communication. He earned tenure and was promoted to Associate and then Full Professor before moving to the CFAM Dean’s office in 2007, where he served as both Assistant and Associate Dean prior to becoming Dean in 2017.
Dr. Hilt earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Kansas and a Ph.D. in Community and Human Resources from the University Nebraska-Lincoln. He has published books and articles in areas of research including broadcast journalism, communication education, and media literacy.
Teaching Philosophy
"My first priority has always been the student. During my time at the University of Nebraska Omaha, I advised and mentored hundreds of students. I helped guide them successfully through both undergraduate and graduate programs. Students should believe that the education they are receiving will lead them to full and productive lives in society. To that end, colleges and universities should be held to a higher level of consumer satisfaction. My vision of higher education is that our students will graduate with the skills required to not only gain employment in their chosen field, but to also be responsible members of their community."