College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Thomas Horky is this year’s Roper Fund visiting professor in sports journalism

Thomas Horky will serve as the Lynn and Dana Roper Visiting Professor in Sports Journalism from August to October of 2022. Horky is a professor of sport communication at Macromedia University in Hamburg and he’s been teaching since 2009.

Obituary: Michael Stricklin

The term Renaissance man -- a person with wide interests and accomplishments -- is a perfect fit applied to the life of Michael L. Stricklin. A journalist and educator with unbounded generosity and a servant's heart, Mike died Sept. 2 at his home in Hillsboro, Ore., surrounded by his family. Mike had a 28-year-long career teaching and doing communications research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

CoJMC students to participate in Democracy Day

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will be participating in Democracy Day on Sept. 15.

Mejia selected for New York Times Corps

Evelyn Mejia was selected to participate in the inaugural New York Times Corps. Mejia was one of 20 aspiring journalists chosen from among hundreds of applicantss nationwide.

Experience Lab announces student leaders

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced new student leaders for the fall 2022 semester.

Alec Rome's passion for journalism drives him to explore his interests

My junior year of high school, I came to a four-day summer camp workshop hosted by the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. I met a few professors and worked on some hands-on broadcasting and media projects. That experience planted a seed and solidified my vision—I knew I wanted to come to Nebraska for college. It was an easy decision.

Huskers on the Move: September 2022

Congratulations to these CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers! This month's featured alumni include recent graduates starting new jobs, alumni honored with prestigious national awards and awards in higher education.

College to co-sponsor AMA Skillschool

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications will co-sponsor the 2022-2023 American Marekting Association of Lincoln Skillschool again this year.

Applications open for Bateman, Global Eyewitness, Jacht and NSAC in spring 2023

New application process!

We have created one universal application for courses, competitions and ADPR/BRDC Media Production Capstones, including the Bateman Case Study Competition Team, the National Student Advertising Competition Team, Jacht Agency and Global Eyewitness. You will complete one application and then answer questions specific to the course(s) to which you are applying. 

The Spring 2023 application is now open so read below for more details.

Five faculty join the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce the addition of five new faculty beginning in the fall 2022 semester. The new faculty will teach across the college’s programs, including advertising and public relations, broadcasting, journalism and sports media and communications.