College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Huskers win big in SPJ Mark of Excellence competition

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is thrilled to announce that current and former students recently won numerous awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Region 7 Awards competition.

Four CoJMC students inducted into the 2023-24 Mortar Board class

Four College of Journalism and Mass Communications students were inducted into the 2023-24 Mortar Board class on April 1 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s annual Ivy Day ceremonies.

Seline Lecture features Jenna Johnson, Washington Post deputy democracy editor

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications featured Jenna Johnson, deputy democracy editor for the Washington Post, at the 2023 Seline Lecture. The talk, “Deepening polarization, rampant misinformation and the erosion of democracy in the United States,” took place on Tuesday, April 11 on UNL’s City Campus.

Lecturer and UNL esports coach Ahman Green inducted into Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications lecturer and esports coach Ahman Green was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame on April 1, 2023.

Diane Brayton, EVP and General Counsel for the New York Times, to speak at UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications welcomed Diane Brayton as the Hearst Visiting Professional on April 4, 2023. Brayton, the executive vice president and general counsel for the New York Times, spoke to four different journalism and mass communications classes during her visit.

Capstone class receives honorable mention for advertising campaign

During the fall 2022 semester, students in advertising and public relations professor Bryan Wang’s capstone course planned and executed a campaign to reduce targeted violence toward refugees for Invent2Prevent, a program that empowers university and high school students to develop innovative projects that help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their local communities.

Huskers on the Move: April 2023

Congratulations to these CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers! This month's featured alumni include many recent grads who've started new jobs or received a promotion!

Reed named March Student of the Month

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce Abigail Reed as the March Student of the Month. Reed, a senior broadcasting major from O’Fallon, Missouri, was recognized for her dedication to going above and beyond in her pursuit of excellence in broadcasting.

Nebraska students capitalizing on esports boom

By William Padmore, Host/Reporter Nebraska Public Media

Kimball High School senior Keegan Eertmotd has been playing video games ever since he could hold a controller. His passion runs so deep, that he played a leading role in the creation of Kimball Public Schools’ esports team, which officially debuted in Nov. 2022.

Thomas named February Student of the Month

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce Caitlyn Thomas as the February Student of the Month. Thomas, a senior journalism major from Papillion, Nebraska, was recognized for her outstanding support of fellow students.