CoJMC News

by Molly Roe

The University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) is piloting a new initiative, the Roper Sports Reporter in Residence, to enhance the college’s growing sports program this fall. Professionals in the sports reporting field will visit CoJMC students weekly to answer questions and have meaningful discussions about issues in the field. 

University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) Professor Joe Starita was inducted into the Nebraska Journalism Hall of Fame on Oct. 25 at the Nebraska Club in Lincoln.

A social cause campaign created by nine College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) advertising and public relations students won first place in the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC). The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) announced competition results last month at the PRSSA International Conference held in San Diego. 

by Molly Roe

UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna Lise Olsen, a 1988 news-editorial grad, visited Nebraska this month to speak with students and serve as the keynote speaker at the Nebraska High School Press Association (NHSPA) convention.

by Molly Roe

College of Journalism and Mass Communications Professor Sriyani Tidball leads the Global Engagement Learning Community at Nebraska. The community is made up of 10 freshmen, eight of which take part in the global engagement special topics course led by Tidball.

The fifth MobileMe&You Conference, sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the University of Illinois College of Media, is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Preconference Google tools training will be Thursday, Oct. 24.

by Molly Roe

 A film about Chief Standing Bear, based on a book written by College of Journalism and Mass Communications Professor Joe Starita, is set to be filmed in Nebraska soon.

Over the summer, junior advertising and public relations major, Lauren Tritch, worked in Minneapolis, MN as an account services intern at The Lacek Group. She had the opportunity to work with three high-profile clients while managing projects and working closely with her team members— she even had a visit from one of her favorite professors at the J school, Jemalyn Griffin!

Lauren is thankful to have a supportive mentor like Jemalyn in her corner, “She’s empowered me to be confident in a field that can be competitive and incites burnout easily. She’s also helped me discover my passion for strategic management roles.” Now, Lauren works for UNL’s University Communications as a project management intern where she’s an integral connector between clients and the internal team.

Lauren’s advice for CoJMC students is to never stop trying new things because you learn more about yourself. Join a club that you don’t know anyone in or go to a meeting for something you’re not even sure you’ll like!

by Molly Roe

 The College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) welcomes home Angel Jennings, a 2008 journalism graduate originally from the Washington, D.C., area.