College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

340 Huskers named to spring Dean's List

Three hundred and forty University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

Fall 2023 peer mentor cohort announced

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications has recently selected its new cohort of peer mentors for the 2023-2024 school year. During the First Year Experience class, a required course for all first-semester students in the college, students are assigned to a peer mentor.

Dean's Update: June 2023

Happy birthday to The Daily Nebraskan! Whether you called it the DN or the Rag, our student newspaper launched the careers of some incredibly successful alums. Share your memories, read the first issue, give to the Editorial Support Fund or pick up some swag to celebrate The Daily Nebraskan’s 122 birthday.

Gutzwiller named runner-up at Hearst National Championships

Winning college journalists in the 63rd National Writing, Photojournalism, Audio, Television and Multimedia Championships were announced on June 7, 2023 by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program.

Baldridge awarded the third annual Bailey Lauerman Fund for Student Opportunity Scholarship

BL’s annual scholarship is one of the ways we uphold our commitment to growing DEI in our agency, in our community, and in the industry. Each year, we award a scholarship to one student who exemplifies a diverse perspective and a commitment to supporting marginalized groups.

Two CoJMC students participate in Rural Fellows internship program

Rural Prosperity Nebraska kicked off the 10th season of its Rural Fellows internship program on June 5. Twenty one students will live in 10 rural communities across the state, working on community development projects that range from public health to downtown creative arts districts.

Huskers on the Move: June 2023

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured alumni include May 2023 graduates with their first full-time jobs, Heartland Emmy nominees, job promotions and more!

Huskers win 12 awards at 2023 AMA Prism Awards

The Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association held its annual Prism Awards on May 4, 2023. The Prism Awards were created to celebrate the strength and innovation of Lincoln’s marketers. Student groups within the College of Journalism and Mass Communications won nine Prism Awards and three Sterling Awards.

Chris DeRuyscher elected into IDEA Hall of Fame

Two Huskers awarded Nebraska Broadcasters Association scholarships

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation awarded scholarships to two UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. The following students are recipients of the $2,000 NBA EEO Scholarships for 2023: