College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Huskers place third in the National Student Advertising Competition

Apr 28 2024 - 5:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's team placed third at the District 9 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) held in Kansas City on April 19. The regional competitors come from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Seven schools competed at this year’s competition.

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.

Nebraska Promise helps West bring entrepreneurial spirit to class

Apr 4 2024 - 4:15pm

Mitch West has never shied away from a new challenge. After successful forays into music journalism, photography, craft beer and professional firework and pyrotechnic shows for Husker athletic events, the multi-hyphenate and multitalented West still had one lingering goal he wanted to achieve since childhood: become a Husker.