College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Vern Powers, '84, CEO of Hastings Industrial Manufacturing, received the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

Powers honored with Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award

Apr 26 2024 - 12:30pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated eight entrepreneurs from across the state and beyond who positively impact the future of entrepreneurship. CoJMC alum Vern Powers ('84), CEO of Hastings Industrial Manufacturing, was honored with a new award, the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

Students spend time together even after leaving the Andersen Hall for the day

Future huskers explore digital media and esports during Big Red Summer Camps

Jul 24 2023 - 10:45am

From June 11 to June 16, UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications hosted the Big Red Summer Camps with the Nebraska 4-H program. High school students and recent graduates attended the camp to explore career paths in digital media and esports. Under the guidance of CoJMC faculty and staff members and student ambassadors, the campers practiced professional media creator skills.

Cory Armstrong, associate dean for research and faculty affairs

Armstrong to receive Oustanding Woman in Journalism & Mass Communication Education Award

Jul 24 2023 - 10:30am

Cory Armstrong, associate dean for research and faculty affairs in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, is set to be honored with the prestigious Outstanding Woman in Journalism & Mass Communication Education Award by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications' Commission on the Status of Women.

Gutzwiller wins Society of Professional Journalists National Mark of Excellence Award

Jul 24 2023 - 10:00am

Hallie Gutzwiller, a senior broadcasting major from Elm Creek, won a prestigious Society of Professional Journalists National Mark of Excellence Award.

Buffington selected for a Dow Jones News Fund internship

Jul 24 2023 - 9:45am

Senior journalism major Megan Buffington was selected for a prestigious Dow Jones News Fund Internship. This highly competitive program provides paid internships in 67 newsrooms across the United States, offering students like Buffington a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various fields.

Huskers win National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition awards

Jul 24 2023 - 9:15am

Students at UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications won nine awards at the National Electronic Media Association’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition, seven projects won their category and two were awarded honorable mentions.

Azizah selected to join NextGen Global Leaders Network

Jul 24 2023 - 9:00am

Mia Azizah, an alumna of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, has earned a prestigious spot in the 2023 NextGen Global Leaders Network. This one-year program, sponsored by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), provides a unique platform for 70 talented young professionals from 25 states to explore innovative ways of promoting global development and diplomacy within their communities.

Huskers on the Move: July 2023

Jul 19 2023 - 2:45pm

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured alumni include May 2023 graduates with their first full-time jobs, national award nominees, job promotions and more!

Faculty members to attend 2023 AEJMC Conference

Jul 19 2023 - 12:15pm

Faculty members from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications will attend the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference from Aug. 7-10, in Washington, D.C. Many will serve as panelists, moderators or discussants and others will present their research at various sessions during the four-day conference.

Hé building out welcoming community for alumni

Jun 29 2023 - 11:00am

Meet Nathan Hé. As an undergrad from Chongqing, China, Hé got involved across campus — from joining RSOs to finding opportunities for hands-on learning. Now as the assistant director of alumni engagement for the Nebraska Alumni Association, he’s creating more opportunities for alumni and students to engage with each other and find communities that are important for them.

340 Huskers named to spring Dean's List

Jun 28 2023 - 11:30am

Three hundred and forty University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

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