College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Obituary: JL (John) Schmidt

Apr 23 2024 - 11:30am

JL (John) Schmidt, 77, was born December 20, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebr., and passed to eternity April 21, 2024. A Scottsbluff native and 1976 University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism graduate, Schmidt began his newspaper career at The Daily Nebraskan in 1966. He worked as a reporter, copy editor, business manager and night news editor.

Sports media capstone team and UNL Sports Media Club to host FIFA tournament

Mar 23 2023 - 3:15pm

Supporting KC, a team of sports media communication and advertising and public relations capstone students, is hosting a FIFA video game tournament on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. The team collaborated with UNL's Sports Media Club to help raise brand awareness for their client Sporting KC and for their league, Major League Soccer (MLS). Sporting KC is a men's professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dean's Update: March 2023

Mar 23 2023 - 2:30pm

We’ve had a great first week back from spring break celebrating our Alumni Master Jane Tenhulzen Olson. Jane (’64) has had an incredible and impactful career promoting international peace and justice while working with humanitarian organizations in areas of international conflict, including Central America, South America, eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Throughout the week, Jane has been visiting classes and community organizations and sharing stories from her recent book, “World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian.” We are proud to call this inspiring world leader a CoJMC alum!

A member of Bellevue University's esports team plays League of Legends. (Photo by William Padmore, Nebraska Public Media News)

Growth in esports paves new career paths beyond the screen

Mar 23 2023 - 12:30pm

By William Padmore, Host/Reporter Nebraska Public Media
Growing up, Ahman Green recalls he always had access to video games. It started when he was about 5 or 6. His dad worked on aviation computers and would sometimes bring home PCs to work on. On one occasion, Green’s dad told him to play on one of the computers to make sure it was in working order.

UNL Esports Coach, Ahman Green and CoJMC Dean, Shari Veil

CoJMC investing in esports arena to be built in Nebraska Union

Mar 23 2023 - 12:15pm

by Alexandra Carollo at The Daily Nebraskan
The College of Journalism and Mass Communications, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, announced their plans to invest in an official esports team on Feb. 21. Not only will there be a full-fledged team by the beginning of the fall 2023 semester, there will also be an esports arena going in the Nebraska Union.

Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Wilkinson

Mar 22 2023 - 3:30pm

When Lindsey Hahn Wilkinson graduated from CoJMC with a broadcasting degree in 2004 she commissioned into the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant and public affairs officer. In her 18 years in the military she’s served on active duty, in the reserve, as a supervisory government civilian and for the last 3 years (and counting) she’s worked for the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command, first as deputy director and now as the director of public affairs.

CoJMC students in Nashville for the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR) conference.

Journalism students reflect on experiences at NICAR conference

Mar 20 2023 - 12:30pm

Thanks to a generous donation from the Deepe family, professors Jill Martin, Matt Waite and Chris Graves were able to take thirty-three CoJMC students to the annual NICAR convention.

Experience Lab announces spring 2023 student leaders

Mar 20 2023 - 11:30am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications has announced student leaders for the spring 2023 semester Experience Lab program. More than 120 students are participating in CoJMC’s Experience Lab, an experiential learning program that gives students the chance to gain hands-on experiences from day one.

From left: Chris Graves, Shoun Hill, Jason Stamm, Matt Waite, Shari Veil

Faculty to speak on panel at 150th Nebraska Press Association annual convention

Mar 19 2023 - 8:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce that five faculty members will speak on a panel at the 150th Nebraska Press Association Annual Convention on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tenhulzen Olson announced as 2023 Alumni Master

Mar 16 2023 - 4:45pm

The Nebraska Alumni Association has announced its 2023 class of Alumni Masters and alumni award winners. The Alumni Masters and award winners will be recognized on campus March 22-24, ending with the Nebraska Medallion Dinner on March 24.

Photo of Kloee Sander and Sadie Lamplot in a session

Thirty-three students attend national data journalism conference

Mar 15 2023 - 4:00pm

Thirty-three students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently attended NICAR, an annual data journalism conference hosted by the Investigative Reporters and Editors. This year’s conference was in Nashville from March 1-5.

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