Students

UNL’s 2023 National Student Advertising Competition team

Nebraska’s National Student Advertising Competition team awarded second place at districts

May 1 2023 - 10:00am

UNL’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team placed second at the American Advertising Federation’s District 9 competition, held in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 22. This year’s eight competing teams came from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (left) and former State Sen. Suzanne Geist during the Lincoln Mayoral Debate on April 23.

UNL CoJMC and KLKN-TV co-host Lincoln Mayoral Debate with student assistants

Apr 26 2023 - 2:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications partnered with KLKN-TV to host the Lincoln Mayoral Debate on April 23, 2023, between current Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and former Nebraska State Sen. Suzanne Geist.

Senior students produce special edition of Nebraska Nightly to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 26 2023 - 8:30am

Students from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications produced a special edition of Nebraska Nightly on April 20 to recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Huskers earn honorable mention in Bateman Competition

Apr 26 2023 - 8:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications Bateman Case Study team has earned an honorable mention and a top-16 finish in the 2023 national competition. The Public Relations Student Society of America hosts the Bateman competition annually for public relations students, allowing them to implement a full public relations campaign using their classroom education and internship experiences.

Jacob Vanderford (left) with Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, is pictured at the NPA convention on April 15.

Vanderford receives inaugural Beermann Scholarship at NPA Convention

Apr 25 2023 - 3:00pm

Jacob Vanderford has been awarded the first Linda Beermann Scholarship by the Nebraska Press Association. The scholarship was awarded at the NPA's annual convention on April 15, 2023. Vanderford, who is from Lincoln, Nebraska, is a junior sports media and communication and advertising and public relations double major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Bottle with packaging designed by students

Huskers win regional advertising awards, advance to nationals

Apr 25 2023 - 2:45pm

Two entries from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications have won American Advertising Awards in the Region 9 competition.

Jill Lamkins, senior, broadcasting and sports media and communication and Hannah-Kate Kinney, senior, broadcasting, journalism and advertising and public relations

Kinney, Lamkins serve as emcees of New Venture Competition

Apr 16 2023 - 2:45pm

Two students from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications served as emcees for an event at the Sheldon Museum of Art.

Five students named May 2023 Chancellor's Scholars

Apr 16 2023 - 8:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to announce that five exceptional students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been named as Chancellor’s Scholars. The prestigious award is the highest academic recognition the University offers and is given to those who have achieved an A in every undergraduate class.

Paige Brophy (left), junior advertising and public relations major, and Emily Bray, senior advertising and public relations and graphic design double major

Huskers receive AAF Nebraska scholarships

Apr 16 2023 - 8:15am

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce that two of its students have been selected as scholarship winners by the American Advertising Federation Nebraska.

Nebraska Chapter of PRSSA Announces 2023-2024 Officer Team

Apr 16 2023 - 8:00am

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce that the Nebraska Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America has selected its new officer team for the 2023-2024 academic year.