Twenty-one College of Journalism and Mass Communications students received their Bachelor of Journalism degrees and four received their Master of Arts degrees during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s graduate commencement on Aug. 17, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The college offers four academic majors for a bachelor's degree in journalism: advertising and public relations, broadcasting, journalism and sports media and communication. The CoJMC is committed to preparing graduates to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving media landscape by offering a challenging and supportive academic environment.
The comprehensive master's program in journalism and mass communications offers specializations in integrated media and communications and professional journalism. The 36 credit-hour program aims to enhance students' professional skills and knowledge, enabling them to advance in their careers.
LaDaysia Smith of Lincoln graduated with distinction and with honors, in recognition of outstanding academic excellence. Eligibility for distinction is based upon the cumulative grade point average of all credit hours taken at UNL prior to the beginning of the term in which the student receives his or her degree. A student can elevate their level of distinction through the completion of a thesis or creative project prior to graduation. To learn more about graduating with distinction, see here.
The following is a list of Aug. 2024 Bachelor of Journalism graduates, listed alphabetically by last name with their major(s) and hometown:
| Name | Major(s) | Hometown |
| Jackson Atwell | broadcasting | Lavista, NE |
| Carter Bautch | advertising & public relations | Omaha, NE |
| Natalie Bender | advertising & public relations | Lincoln, NE |
| Ethan Burger | advertising & public relations | Brookhaven, GA |
| Henry Crocker | advertising & public relations | Elkhorn, NE |
| Sonja Duval | advertising & public relations | Lincoln, NE |
| Caliyah Forte' | advertising & public relations | Omaha, NE |
| Jackson Hamlin | sports media and communication | Clear Lake, IA |
| Catherine Hinz | advertising & public relations | Rochester, MN |
| Nia Johnson | broadcasting | Omaha, NE |
| Elaina Jokerst | advertising & public relations | Kansas City, MO |
| Kaitlin Kadavy | broadcasting | Lincoln, NE |
| Maya Marostica | advertising & public relations | Sherman Oaks, CA |
| Brandon McMiller | broadcasting | Omaha, NE |
| Jonathan Melau | sports media and communication | Belton, MO |
| Teghan Metcalf | advertising & public relations, journalism | Lincoln, NE |
| Kendall Moriarty | advertising & public relations, sports media and communication | Lincoln, NE |
| Emily Ortiz-Cantu | broadcasting | Omaha, NE |
| Valencia Parra | advertising & public relations | Grand Island, NE |
| Teddy Prochazka | sports media and communication | Elkhorn, NE |
| Angelina Schutz | journalism | Lincoln, NE |
The following is a list of Aug. 2024 Master of Arts graduates, listed alphabetically by last name with their specialization:
| Name | Specialization |
| Marriah Buss | Integrated Media Communications |
| Devon Hike | Integrated Media Communications |
| Elle Stecher | Integrated Media Communications |
| Melissa Villarreal | Integrated Media Communications |
