College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

UNL Documentary "Running Towards the Fire" Wins Grand Prize at Marina del Ray Film Festival

Jul 2 2024 - 10:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that "Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondent's Story" was awarded the Grand Prize for best TV documentary at the Marina del Ray Film Festival on June 27. Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Journalism Barney McCoy directed the film.

Nathan Hé is presented the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the GLBT Community by Chancellor Ronnie Green on May 4, 2023.

Students, alum honored at Nebraska Lavender Graduation

May 8 2023 - 3:00pm

On May 4, the University of Nebraska held its annual Lavender Graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of graduating LGBTQA+ students on campus. Among the honorees were two students and one alum from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Sports media elevates Gross’ passion to next level

May 8 2023 - 11:00am

Typically, doing class assignments on a Saturday isn’t every student’s vision of an ideal weekend. For Meg Gross, who recently photographed the Husker football spring game for her sports media and communication major in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday.

Jacht and National Student Production Awards logos

Jacht Agency wins three National Student Production Awards

May 3 2023 - 2:30pm

Student creators from Jacht Agency won three first-place awards at the National Student Production Awards, an extensive educational program created by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) that recognizes achievement in video production.

Jacht Agency to Host Inaugural Award Presentation, The Jachtys, Celebrating Spring 2023 Semester’s Work

May 3 2023 - 9:45am

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its Spring 2023 Final Presentation. This year’s presentation theme is, The Jachtys, taking place on Tuesday, May 16 at 5 p.m. via YouTube live stream.

Huskers on the Move: May 2023

May 1 2023 - 4:45pm

Congratulations to these CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers! This month's features highlight several alumni who've started new jobs or received a promotion!

Huskers receive awards at the Nebraska Medallion Banquet

May 1 2023 - 3:45pm

Three College of Journalism and Mass Communications students were honored with scholarship awards at the Nebraska Medallion Dinner on March 24 hosted at the Wick Alumni Center. Each year, the Nebraska Alumni Association recognizes accomplished alumni, promising students and a retired faculty member at a variety of awards programs and events such as the Nebraska Medallion Dinner. The award winners are chosen by a selection committee of alumni from across the country.

UNL’s 2023 National Student Advertising Competition team

Nebraska’s National Student Advertising Competition team awarded second place at districts

May 1 2023 - 10:00am

UNL’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team placed second at the American Advertising Federation’s District 9 competition, held in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 22. This year’s eight competing teams came from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

New ambassador class announced for the 2023-2024 school year

May 1 2023 - 9:00am

UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications announced the newest class of student ambassadors. The team, led by Alex Fernando, CoJMC’s assistant director of recruitment, welcomed three students to the team in January and four students in April.

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird (left) and former State Sen. Suzanne Geist during the Lincoln Mayoral Debate on April 23.

UNL CoJMC and KLKN-TV co-host Lincoln Mayoral Debate with student assistants

Apr 26 2023 - 2:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications partnered with KLKN-TV to host the Lincoln Mayoral Debate on April 23, 2023, between current Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and former Nebraska State Sen. Suzanne Geist.

Dean's Update: April 2023

Apr 26 2023 - 10:00am

Tomorrow evening we will celebrate the incomparable Marylou Luther Imparato (’51) at her book signing event at the Cosmopolitan Club in New York City. Marylou's incredible career as a revered fashion journalist has spanned the last seven decades. Her new book, Be-Spoke, includes quotes from Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld and so many more. If you're in New York this week, please join us!

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