College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Obituary: JL (John) Schmidt

Apr 23 2024 - 11:30am

JL (John) Schmidt, 77, was born December 20, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebr., and passed to eternity April 21, 2024. A Scottsbluff native and 1976 University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism graduate, Schmidt began his newspaper career at The Daily Nebraskan in 1966. He worked as a reporter, copy editor, business manager and night news editor.

Dean Shari Veil (left) presents the December Professor of the Month Award to Assistant Professor Kelli Boling on Jan. 24.

Boling named December Professor of the Month

Jan 28 2024 - 10:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Assistant Professor Kelli Boling as the December Professor of the Month.

Dean's Update: January 2024

Jan 24 2024 - 4:30pm

This month’s newsletter includes the largely self-written obituary from the one and only George Tuck. He was a photographer, friend, colleague, student advocate, and above all, Texan. He spent 33 years educating photojournalism students at the University of Nebraska. He spent his years in retirement continuing to brag about his students (even those who didn’t pursue a career in photography). Alums have told me they can’t take a picture with their phone without hearing George’s voice in their head.

Waite, Wang panelists at Civic Nebraska's AI & Democracy Community Summit

Jan 23 2024 - 2:45pm

Advancements in artificial intelligence, or AI, raise the likely transformation of our democratic systems. AI-driven tools may potentially help in election administration, but AI’s vast power to rapidly synthesize, regenerate, and spread content in the form of disinformation risks new dangers to democracy, including election integrity.

Vie named December Student of the Month

Jan 23 2024 - 7:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Lance Vie as the December Student of the Month. Vie, a senior broadcasting major from Nickerson, was recognized for commitment and skill in broadcasting.

A College of Journalism and Mass Communications student graduates with their bachelors of journalism at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

68 degrees awarded at December commencement

Jan 19 2024 - 3:45pm

UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrates the 63 students who graduated on Dec. 16, 2023, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, including Chancellor's Scholar Megan Buffington. Five master's degrees were also awarded at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.

Shari Veil (left), dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, presents the November Professor of the Month Award to Deepe Family Endowed Chair Linda White on Nov. 27.

Faculty, staff and students win November awards

Jan 19 2024 - 3:00pm

Last November, we celebrated numerous achievements within the CoJMC community. David Swotek, a junior broadcasting and sports media and communication double major from Lincoln, was awarded November Student of the Month; Linda White, Deepe Family Endowed Chair in Depth Reporting, was named the November Professor of the Month; and assistant professor Jason Stamm, as well as, staff members Karez Hassan, Natalie Becerra and Tiffany Groteluschen were selected as the November Not Too Shabby award-winners.

Naomi Delkamiller, Anne Gallagher, Ellie Kuckelman, Rebecca (Heckel) McGann

Huskers place Top 20 in three Hearst Journalism Competitions

Jan 19 2024 - 12:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrates the outstanding achievements of its students in the Hearst Journalism Awards across various categories.

Samantha Grove, Jordan Moore, Shelby Rickert

Three Huskers selected for 2024 Carnegie-Knight News21 Program

Jan 18 2024 - 2:15pm

Three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, Samantha Grove of Lincoln, Jordan Moore of Lincoln and Shelby Rickert of Beaver City were selected to participate in the 2024 Carnegie-Knight News21 Program hosted at Arizona State University.

Experience Lab announces 2024 student leadership

Jan 18 2024 - 12:45pm

Fourteen Huskers have been selected as Matousek Scholars for UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications spring 2024 Experience Lab. The experiential learning program allows students to gain hands-on experience from day one of their college journey. Matousek Scholars serve as the student leaders of Experience Lab and coordinate day-to-day operations under faculty guidance.

Holman launches Strategic Fund for Innovation

Jan 17 2024 - 9:00am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna Margaret Holman ('73) recently established the CoJMC Strategic Innovation Fund. The fund will allow the college to quickly react to changes in the ever-evolving mass communications industry and adjust accordingly.

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