Students

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Four students chosen to be 2021 NSE orientation leaders

Mar 6 2021 - 1:45pm

Four CoJMC majors—Victoria Baker, Jared DeHaan, Emma Krab and Alec Rome—were chosen to be 2021 New Student Enrollment (NSE) orientation leaders. The NSE team is responsible for providing incoming Huskers with programs, information and resources designed to acclimate students and parents to campus life.

2021-2022 Clifton strengths coaches announced

Two freshmen selected as new Clifton strengths coaches

Mar 6 2021 - 1:30pm

Freshmen Naren Narasimhan and Niheala Ponnatha were chosen as Clifton strengths coaches for the 2021-2022 academic year. Narasimhan's majors are marketing and sports media and communication, and Ponnatha's majors are finance and journalism.

Photo by Francis Gardler at the Lincoln Journal Star

UNL students aim to teach people how to have productive, civil conversations

Mar 6 2021 - 1:15pm

This year the UNL Bateman Team created a campaign called The Civility Effect to teach others how to have productive conversations about important topics. The team has been planning since October and had their first event at the UNL city union. Read the Lincoln Journal Star article and learn more about their campaign.

Mullin and Keeler earn Hearst Sports Writing awards

Mar 6 2021 - 7:45am

Two students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications placed in the Hearst Journalism Awards Sports Writing Competition on March 3, 2021.

Fink to receive 2021 Student Luminary Award

Feb 28 2021 - 7:30am

Collin Fink, a senior advertising and public relations major, will receive the 2021 Student Luminary Award. He was selected for his commitment to scholarship and leadership and his role in fostering a positive campus environment that improves the quality of life for all students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

20 Huskers to compete in Virtual Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Feb 26 2021 - 12:15pm

With a $10,000 scholarship on the line, 20 students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications will compete in the Virtual Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge from March 12-14.

Natalie Saenz places third in the Hearst audio competition

Feb 23 2021 - 3:45pm

Natalie Saenz placed third in the Hearst Journalism Awards audio competition. Saenz is a senior journalism and broadcasting double major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications. A third-place finish qualifies her to participate in the championship finals in June.

Students and alumni win at 2021 Nebraska American Advertising Awards

Feb 21 2021 - 12:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications had a strong presence at the 2021 Nebraska American Advertising Awards on Feb. 18. CoJMC students brought home 12 awards (eight silver and four gold). CoJMC alums Tyler Loebig and Madeline Christensen of the Lincoln-based agency Pixel Bakery, were honored by AAF Lincoln as the Ad Rookies of the Year. Student winners watched the ceremony virtually at a watch party hosted by the college.

Summer Financial Aid Information for students

Feb 22 2021 - 9:30am

Students must complete the Summer Financial Aid Application in MyRed (opening in Mid-March) in order to be awarded summer aid. The Summer Financial Aid Application can be completed on MyRed under the Financial Aid tab. Students must enroll in their summer courses first. Summer registration will open March 1st. Once students are enrolled in their summer courses, the Summer Aid Application will become available.

Andy Jacobs places ninth in the Hearst Explanatory Reporting category

Feb 18 2021 - 3:15pm

Journalism, broadcasting and psychology triple major, Andrianna “Andy” Jacobs earned ninth place in the Hearst Explanatory Writing Competition.