College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

CoJMC launches media analytics lab

by Molly Chapple

CoJMC professor Valerie Jones is launching the CoJMC’s first-ever Media Analytics Lab. The goal of the lab is to allow students to apply classroom knowledge and provide insights to clients based on the data they find. The lab is an extension of her online Digital Insight and Analytics class, which she developed in 2011 and has been teaching ever since.

A message from Dean Struthers

Dear Friends of CoJMC,

We have been celebrating Homecoming this week, our time to welcome alums back into our classes and our building. I am constantly impressed with the graduates of our programs, who are incredibly loyal and ready to give back. This is a moment when we can visibly acknowledge YOUR role in our family of stakeholders, as supporters of our college, disciplines and industries. 

UNL PRSSA continues to be a Star Chapter

by Brianna Frisbie, sophomore ADPR major and PRSSA vice president of Chapter Advancement

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter reached its professional development goals and was named a Star Chapter. UNL PRSSA members have been recognized as a Star Chapter in 2014, 2016 and now once again for projects and programming completed in 2017.

CoJMC professor serves as election reporting trainer for Fiji journalists

by Molly Chapple

CoJMC Professor Gary Kebbel will serve as a virtual trainer and moderator for journalists in Fiji who are reporting on an upcoming general election in October.

Amy Struthers excited to learn about leadership development in the Big Ten

by Bill Riccetti

Interim Dean Dr. Amy Struthers was selected as one of five faculty members who will represent the University of Nebraska at the Big Ten Academic Leadership Program this year.

CoJMC students’ PR campaign named a top-four finalist in the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition

by Molly Chapple

A team of eight CoJMC students recently made the final four in the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC), sponsored by the Anthony J. Fulginiti (AJF) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter at Rowan University. Last spring was the first time a CoJMC team participated in the competition.

Five CoJMC students bring home gold at Nebraska Broadcaster’s Assocation convention

by Molly Chapple

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications brought home five of 12 student gold awards during the Pinnacle Awards Banquet at the conclusion of the annual Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention. The event, sponsored by Pinnacle Banks of Nebraska and Nebraska Public Power District, took place on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Embassy Suites in Lincoln.

A message from Dean Struthers

Dear Alums and Friends of CoJMC,

Happy New Year!

Yes, it’s our New Year and, for me, the bright fresh back-to-school days of August and September seem much more like a time for resolutions than the deep dark nights of January.

CoJMC professors speak at Mandela Washington Fellowship program

by Molly Chapple

Three CoJMC professors recently spoke at the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the U.S. State Department Young African Leaders Initiative. The fellowship program brings 700 community leaders from 20 African countries to take part in programs at 27 elite academic institutions, chosen as host sites.

CoJMC alum wins national television award

by  Molly Chapple

CoJMC graduate Bree Samani was recently honored with the Outstanding Student Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter on July 14, 2018, in Denver, Colorado.