Alumni News

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is searching for new faculty and staff to support our recently approved strategic plan. The new positions will contribute to the launch of the Experience Lab, our exploration of alternative business models for local and community journalism and the expansion of research and creative activity in the college. We are searching for three faculty positions, including an assistant professor of media law, an assistant professor of practice in media production and an associate dean for research and faculty affairs, and a staff technical director.

College of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty have achieved several noteworthy accomplishments in July 2021.

This morning I met with the 20 students who will be launching our pilot program for the Experience Lab in the fall. These already impressive young professionals are spending their summer learning to lead. They recently completed the CliftonStrengths assessment, and over the next couple days, they will work with alumna and TRG Arts President Keri Mesporov to identify strategies to leverage their strengths and come together as a team.

The Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association held their annual Prism awards to celebrate the strength and innovation of Lincoln’s marketers on Thursday, June 17. Each year, an AMA chapter from another city judges award entries from local agencies and corporate marketing teams, identifying winners for the merit and Prism awards.