College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Jay Quemado, a junior, is co-lead of Nebraska Nightly, a broadcasted program from the Experience Lab in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Through Nebraska Nightly, Quemado feels rush of live TV

May 14 2024 - 11:15am

Part of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Experience Lab, Nebraska Nightly offers students the real-world experience of producing a live broadcast every week. For Jay Quemado, a junior from El Paso, Texas, the program solidified his calling in TV broadcasting.

Alumni Master Charlie Arnot inspires students with trust-building approach to strategy

Apr 11 2024 - 4:45pm

Charlie Arnot, founder and CEO of Look East and founder of the Center for Food Integrity, was honored as the 2024 CoJMC Alumni Master during Masters Week from April 3-5. Alumni Masters Week is a program sponsored by the Nebraska Alumni Association (NAA), the Student Alumni Association Board of Directors and the UNL Chancellor's Office. During Masters Week, outstanding alumni return to campus to share their experiences and knowledge with students.

Global Eyewitness to present 'Voices of Vietnam' on May 10

Apr 11 2024 - 2:15pm

The Global Eyewitness program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications presents the ‘Voices of Vietnam’ exhibition on Friday, May 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. in Andersen Hall room 15.

Baker Hansen joins Nebraska Alumni Association Council

Apr 11 2024 - 1:30pm

The Nebraska Alumni Association has announced the selection of eight talented and accomplished individuals to the Council of Alumni Ambassadors. One of the new members is CoJMC alumna Sarah Baker Hansen (‘01), food critic at Grow Omaha and director of public and media relations at Emspace + Lovgren.

Buffett-Mangelsen-Sartore Chair and Assistant Professor of Practice Shoun Hill (right) receives the March Professor of the Month Award from Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications on April 9.

Faculty, staff and students win March Awards

Apr 11 2024 - 1:00pm

In March, we celebrated the achievements of our students, faculty and staff at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Shoun Hill was named the March Professor of the Month, Naomi Delkamiller was named the March Student of the Month, and Zac Franzen and Kaci Richter received the February Not Too Shabby Awards.

Huskers win big at Eric Sevareid Awards

Apr 11 2024 - 12:45pm

Students and faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications won 22 Eric Sevareid Awards for exceptional broadcasting journalism during the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association annual convention on April 5 in Minneapolis.

Waite and Wang panelists at AI and democracy summit

Apr 11 2024 - 11:15am

Faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications were panelists on Civic Nebraska’s “Democracy in the Age of AI” Community Summit on Feb. 24, 2024.

Alumna to receive 2024 Leadership Nebraska Award

Apr 10 2024 - 2:30pm

Jennifer Higgins ('96) will be presented with the Nebraska Press Association's 2024 Leadership Nebraska Award on April 26 during the NPA annual convention. Higgins is the managing editor at Antelope County News in Neligh and was nominated by for the award by a member of the Neligh City Council. Read more from Norfolk Daily News:

Alumni panel dives deep into media ethics and decision-making

Apr 10 2024 - 12:15pm

On March 7, 2024, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted a dynamic panel discussion on media ethics. Moderated by associate professor Rick Alloway, the panel featured six of the college’s alumni who offered students invaluable insights into real-world ethical dilemmas.

Huskers on the Move: April 2024

Apr 9 2024 - 11:15am

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured Huskers include alumni who have recently presented at national conventions, recent graduates who've secured their first full-time jobs and more!

Five May grads named Chancellor’s Scholars

Apr 5 2024 - 1:30pm

Five University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications seniors were named Chancellor’s Scholars on April 3, earning the University’s highest academic award.

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