College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Alumni discuss global journalism and advertising experience with students

May 1 2024 - 9:45am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni Ronald Ng (‘93), MRM Global Creative Director and Dionne Searcey (‘93), New York Times Reporter zoomed in to talk with CoJMC students about their vast experience in the world of global advertising and journalism.

Ashley posing by the mural featuring her design

Design challenge mural added to the Bailey Lauerman Student Commons

Jun 14 2022 - 1:30pm

Last fall, advertising and public relations and graphic design student Ashleigh Kawaoka won the $1,000 scholarship prize in the 2021 Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity in Nebraska Challenge.

Bill Bennett honored with CoSIDA Lifetime Achievement Award

Jun 14 2022 - 12:15pm

Class of ‘74 journalism alumnus Bill Bennett was awarded a lifetime achievement award to honor his 43 years as a sports information director (SID) in college athletics.

SPJ elects officers for 2022-2023

Jun 12 2022 - 8:45am

The Nebraska chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has selected officers for the 2022-2023 academic year.

90.3 KRNU's 50th anniversary celebration was held on June 11, 2022.

KRNU celebrates 50 years

Jun 12 2022 - 7:45am

On June 11, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrated 50 years of the campus radio station, 90.3 KRNU with food, drinks and live music from The Garage Band at the Bourbon Theater in Lincoln

Four Huskers win awards to support summer internships

Jun 3 2022 - 2:15pm

Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students received internship awards to support their summer internships. Internship awards provide students with funding to help offset the cost of pursuing unpaid internships, low-paid internships or internships located in large cities.

Mai Vu awarded Nebraska public relations scholarship

Jun 1 2022 - 2:30pm

Incoming senior advertising and public relations major Mai Vu was awarded a public relations scholarship from the Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Each year, PRSA Nebraska distributes scholarships to students in the Public Relations Students Society of America Nebraska chapters to encourage member’s learning and future public relation endeavors.

Huskers on the Move: June 2022

May 31 2022 - 4:00pm

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who were awarded for their excellence, have made big strides in their careers and have made the CoJMC community proud. This month's honored alumni mention May 2022 graduates, book launches and editor announcements.

Kidglov's Agency for Change podcast with Dean Veil

May 26 2022 - 4:30pm

Dean Veil was on Kidglov's Agency for Change podcast, hosted by Kidglov's Vice President and Nonprofit Creative Director, Kelley Peterson. The Agency for Change podcast interviews leaders and tells the stories of people who are working to better the community. They're changemakers who are making an impact on the places we call home.

‘Being Black in Lincoln’ receives Kennedy journalism award

May 26 2022 - 12:00pm

Twelve students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications took home the College Journalism Award at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards on May 24 for the “Being Black in Lincoln” depth-reporting project.

Wendling awarded the Nelson Dream Big Award

May 26 2022 - 10:00am

Senior journalism and political science major Zach Wendling was awarded the Nelson Dream Big Award. The award will help fund his summer internship at The Hill, a media corporation that reports on policy and political U.S. news.

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