College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Dean's Update: June 2024

Jun 12 2024 - 9:15am

For so many of our students, college would not be possible without a part-time job. We typically employ about 60 part-time student workers every year in the CoJMC. Positions include our ambassadors who conduct workshops and recruit in local high schools, peer mentors who support our new freshmen when they get to campus, our music and sports directors at 90.3 KRNU and equipment check-out room and design lab assistants. The average student worker makes just over $2,500 during the academic year. But, with 60+ students, those figures add up fast. So, we asked some of our students, “Why is it important for you to have a part-time job in Andersen Hall?” Please take a moment to read their responses and consider giving to support the work they do. I expect their stories will resonate with many of you who were once in their shoes.

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Diversity & Modern Media speaker series

College of Journalism and Mass Communications Announces Inaugural Hearst Series

Aug 27 2015 - 7:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications has announced the inaugural season of the Hearst Speaker Series. The 2015-16 lecture series will focus on Diversity and Modern Media.

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Matt Waite

Matt Waite to teach drone journalism in Chile

Aug 26 2015 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications professor of practice Matt Waite will be traveling to The Universidad de Concepcion in Chile in October to help teach a drone journalism class.

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Associate Professor and KRNU General Manager Rick Alloway accepted the Student Public Service Announcement award

CoJMC awarded at NBA Convention

Aug 24 2015 - 7:00pm

Students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications were recognized with scholarships and competitive awards at the recent Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention in Omaha.

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Frauke Hachtmann, Ph.D., and Mary Kay Quinlan, Ph.D

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications names 2 associate deans

Aug 16 2015 - 7:00pm

Dean Maria B. Marron announced the appointment of Frauke Hachtmann, Ph.D., and Mary Kay Quinlan, Ph.D., as associate deans of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, effective Aug. 17, 2015.

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CoJMC Associate Professor Barney McCoy

Barney McCoy’s Research cited at World Conference in Istanbul

Aug 14 2015 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications associate professor Barney McCoy’s paper on digital distractions was cited in a published paper delivered in May at the World Conference on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Istanbul.

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CoJMC Assistant Professor Michelle Hassler and Associate Professor Sue Bullard

CoJMC Takes Top Spots in AEJMC Teaching Competition

Aug 13 2015 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications assistant professor of practice Michelle Carr Hassler, took top honors last week in a teaching competition sponsored by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Sue Bullard

NRJ publishes Sue Burzynski Bullard’s study

Aug 2 2015 - 7:00pm

Sue Burzynski Bullard’s ‘Editors Use Social Media Mostly to Post Story Links’ study was published in the Spring 2015 edition of the Newspaper Research Journal.

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Bathtub Dogs

Annual Welcome Night Now Backyard BBQ

Jul 20 2015 - 7:00pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications will celebrate the start of another great year with a Backyard Barbeque on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. There will be FREE food, prizes and music by the Bathtub Dogs.

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UNL students Rebekka Schlichting (left) and Alex Mallory (far right) met with U.S. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students attend inaugural White House gathering of Native youths

Jul 19 2015 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Alex Mallory and Rebekka Schlichting were among a dozen Nebraskans who joined Native youths at the White House earlier this month for the inaugural White House Tribal Youth Gathering.

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Ben Kreimer

CoJMC alumnus makes history with BuzzFeed

Jul 19 2015 - 7:00pm

Ben Kreimer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumnus, is making history as the beta fellow at BuzzFeed’s Open Lab For Journalism, Technology and the Arts.

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