A University of Nebraska-Lincoln broadcast journalism student will compete in the 50th annual National Broadcast News Championships of the Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

Brandi Kruse of Glyndon, Minn., is 1 of 5 finalists from around the country to have been selected to compete in the championships June 8-12 in New York City. Writing and photo finalists will also compete in the championships. Awards range from $1,500 to $5,000.

Kruse is a member of the ABC News On Campus Bureau at UNL and has worked as a reporter and anchor at Lincoln radio station 1240 KFOR-AM. Kruse has also held positions with the news and public affairs unit at NET Television on several political and social documentaries.