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.

Gary Kebbel awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant

Jun 2 2014 - 7:00pm

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars has awarded Gary Kebbel, a professor of journalism, a Fulbright Specialist grant. Kebbel will be working with the U. S. Mission to the Africa Union, a cooperative organization of 54 African nations where he will be consulting with the Africa Union on its draft strategic communication plan. This is his second Fulbright Specialist grant award.

Wang selected for advertising visiting professor fellowship

Jun 1 2014 - 7:00pm

The Advertising Educational Foundation has selected advertising and public relations assistant professor (Bryan) Ming Wang for a two-week Visiting Professor Program fellowship. Wang will spend two weeks with Grey Advertising in New York City from June 2 to 13.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln finishes in the top eight in national advertising competition

May 28 2014 - 7:00pm The University of Nebraska-Lincoln finished in the top eight in the 2014 National Student Advertising Competition in Boca Raton, Fla., on May 29. Hosted by the American Advertising Federation, the NSAC taps into the mindset of Millennials by challenging undergraduate advertising students across the United States to think creatively and strategically on behalf of the country’s most recognizable brands each year. Read more

Broadcast Student Wins NPW Scholarship

May 27 2014 - 7:00pm

Chelsea Eaton is the 2014 Nebraska Press Women Memorial Scholarship winner. She is a junior broadcasting major from Minneapolis, Minn. This summer she's headed to New York City for an internship with "The Chew," a food talk show on the ABC network.

“Transcendental Meditation in America: How a New Age Movement Remade a Small Town in Iowa”

Iowa hub for Transcendental Meditation is focus of Weber's work

May 18 2014 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln associate professor of journalism Joseph Weber traces how Fairfield, Iowa, became the unlikely home to the spiritual movement favored by the Beatles and other 1960s and 1970s celebrities. “Transcendental Meditation in America: How a New Age Movement Remade a Small Town in Iowa” investigates how “meditators” have influenced the town’s economy, politics, religious and social culture, and even its architecture.

O'Hanlon honored for continued leadership

May 5 2014 - 7:00pm

The leadership of Jim O'Hanlon, interim dean for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, was honored during University of Nebraska–Lincoln's promotion and tenure celebration on April 29. O'Hanlon was presented with University of Nebraska–Lincoln's first James P. O'Hanlon Academic Leadership Award by Ellen Weissinger, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Ronnie Green, vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

New Handbook of International Marketing Research

Hachtmann authors chapter in "The New Handbook of International Advertising Research"

May 4 2014 - 7:00pm

Professor Frauke Hachtmann of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln authored a chapter in “The New Handbook of International Advertising Research.” The book provides a broad range of specially commissioned chapters by Hong Cheng, editor, and is one in a series in communication and media for the student, experienced scholar and teacher with a convenient and comprehensive overview of the latest trends and critical directions for future research on international advertising.

Megan Skelly and Sydni Rowen named to ‘Franco’s List’ for character, integrity

May 1 2014 - 7:00pm

Freshmen Megan Skelly of Lakeville, Minn., and Sydni Rowen of Urbandale, Iowa, were recognized last month as outstanding agents of character and integrity. "Franco's List," named after University of Nebraska–Lincoln Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan Franco, recognizes University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who demonstrate the positive characteristics that are part of being a person of integrity.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln to compete at national advertising competition for sixth year

Apr 24 2014 - 7:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications will compete for the national title in the National Student Advertising Competition for the sixth year in a row. The competition will be held at the American Advertising Federation national conference in Boca Raton, Fla., on May 29.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln wins SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Apr 24 2014 - 7:00pm

The Society of Professional Journalists recognized the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with Mark of Excellence Awards during the Region 7 meeting in Overland Park, Kan., April 25. University of Nebraska–Lincoln finished first in four categories and was a finalist in six categories. First-place winners will move on to the national MOE competition.

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