Diversity and Inclusion

CoJMC professors speak at Mandela Washington Fellowship program

Aug 20 2018 - 12:30pm

by Molly Chapple

Three CoJMC professors recently spoke at the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the U.S. State Department Young African Leaders Initiative. The fellowship program brings 700 community leaders from 20 African countries to take part in programs at 27 elite academic institutions, chosen as host sites.

Global Eyewitness students to present visual exhibit on Puerto Rico

Jul 24 2018 - 11:15am

After nearly one year in darkness since Hurricane María and more than $100 billion in storm damages, electricity has still not returned to thousands of residents across Puerto Rico, where an estimated 5,000 people died from hurricane-related causes.

CoJMC professor presents scholarships to Native American students

May 23 2018 - 10:15am

by Alli Inglebright

Professor Joe Starita presented five $1,500 scholarships to Native American children last week. The fund, the Chief Standing Bear Journey for Justice scholarship, was started by Starita four years ago as a way to help level the playing field for Native American children in Nebraska.

How art bridges cultures: Encouraging artistic diversity in Lincoln

May 21 2018 - 1:30pm

by Sarah Troyer

In 2009, artist Wendy Bantam sought to bridge cultures through an art project in a Lincoln neighborhood. With help from members of the Asian community, she created a colorful mural at 27th and T streets that was inspired by their native lands.

Nebraska students attend Most Promising Multicultural Students conference

Mar 7 2018 - 10:30am

by Alli Inglebright

Four Nebraska students participated in the American Advertising Federation's Most Promising Multicultural Students (MPMS) program. The program connects the advertising industry with the nation’s top multicultural college seniors. The students attended a four-day conference in New York City where they had the opportunity to network with top industry leaders.

Starita directs his Native American interest into publications

Sep 2 2016 - 12:30pm

A fascination for Native American culture developed at a young age for Joe Starita. His lifelong passion has translated into multiple Native American publications, including the upcoming book, "A Warrior of the People."