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.

Husker teams win Paper Anvil Awards

Dec 8 2023 - 12:00pm

Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln teams won Paper Anvil Awards from the Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Dec. 7. Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications was also named Nebraska Professional of the Year.

CoJMC Staff Council announces November Not Too Shabby awards

Dec 7 2023 - 2:15pm

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications Staff Council announced the November Not Too Shabby Award winners. Assistant Professor Jason Stamm received the faculty award, and Karez Hassan, Natalie Becerra and Tiffany Groteluschen received the staff award.

Griffin builds varied, impactful career across university

Dec 7 2023 - 1:45pm

Jemalyn Griffin’s contributions to the university span nearly a decade and extend to departments across campus, culminating in a leading role in the development of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Experience Lab.

Buffington named Chancellor's Scholar

Nov 30 2023 - 7:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has named Megan Buffington as Chancellor's Scholar. Buffington is a journalism major from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.

Veil receives 2023 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Relations Education

Nov 30 2023 - 7:45am

The National Communication Association Public Relations Division selected Shari Veil, dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, for the 2023 Outstanding Contribution to Public Relations Education Award. The Division recognizes achievements in public relations research.

Baldridge strives to be a ‘champion of people’

Nov 29 2023 - 11:00am

For Drew Baldridge, a passion for giving back to communities around the world has been a constant since he was little. Now, the advertising and public relations major from York, Nebraska, is continuing to be a “champion of people” on campus and beyond.

White named November Professor of the Month

Nov 29 2023 - 8:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Deepe Family Endowed Chair in Depth Reporting Linda White as the November Professor of the Month.

Swotek named November Student of the Month

Nov 29 2023 - 7:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications proudly announces David Swotek as the November Student of the Month. Swotek, a junior broadcasting and sports media and communication double major from Lincoln, was recognized for commitment and skill in broadcasting.

Dean's Update: November 2023

Nov 28 2023 - 9:30am

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. We are thankful so many of you were able to come back to campus for our Homecoming Party and Scholarship Brunch. Check out all the pictures and let me know if you want me to send you one of your glamour shots!

Ranch hand Mike Goodman, left, and ranch manager Frank Thompson ride through the prairie grass on a ranch located north of Keystone, Nebraska. The ranch is owned by a Wyoming-based ranching operation run by Jeff Burnett, which recently paid $20 million for nearly 28,000 acres of ground on the Sandhills’ southern edge. A Flatwater Free Press analysis of five years of land sales shows that four of the top five buyers of land by acre are headquartered outside Nebraska. Photo by Ryan Soderlin for the Flatwater

Nebraska journalism course provides data for Flatwater Free Press’ latest story

Nov 27 2023 - 11:30am

The newest project from Nebraska’s independent and nonprofit newsroom The Flatwater Free Press features stories that spotlight seven out-of-state buyers who have spent nearly $250 million on Nebraska farmland.

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