College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Two students win Best in Show at the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Sep 25 2017 - 1:45pm

by Molly Chapple

Two College of Journalism and Mass Communications students were recently awarded Best in Show at the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence (MOEy) Awards. Marcella Mercer and Calla Kessler, senior journalism majors, received the award for their story, “A Mom for All ages: Hours from Whiteclay Caring for Kids with Fetal Alcohol Disorders.”

Nonprofit Hub partners with Jacht Ad Lab

Sep 18 2017 - 10:45am

by Alli Inglebright

The Nonprofit Hub has partnered with Jacht Ad Lab this semester to help bring nonprofits to Jacht. The partnership has been a long time in the making.

Alumnus Dick Worick helps students get a handle on market research

Sep 6 2017 - 10:30am

by Bekkah Watkins

Dick Worick, a College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumnus, has graciously made a donation of $50,000 to the college through the University of Nebraska Foundation to support market research education.

CoJMC welcomes Assistant Professor John Shrader

Sep 5 2017 - 1:45pm

by Molly Chapple

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications welcomes Assistant Professor John Shrader, who will serve as coordinator of the new Sports Media and Communication major. He comes to the CoJMC with a background in all aspects of sports media and broadcasting presentation, reporting and writing.

Wagler leads VR demo at TedXYouth@Lincoln

Sep 5 2017 - 11:00am

by Molly Chapple

Adam Wagler, assistant professor of advertising and public relations at the CoJMC, recently held a virtual reality demo at the TedXYouth@Lincoln event. This year’s event was held on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Lincoln High School.

Diane Krajicek is the Worick visiting professor for second year

Sep 1 2017 - 9:30am

by Alli Inglebright

Diane Krajicek is the Worick visiting professor for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications for the 2017-2018 academic year. This is her second year teaching at the CoJMC as the Worick visiting professor. She has previously worked with ad firms such as Bailey Lauerman and Ayres & Associates, formerly in Lincoln.

Jones wins seat on Executive Committee of Advertising Division for AEJMC

Aug 30 2017 - 12:30pm

by Alli Inglebright

Valerie Jones, an assistant professor at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, was selected to be part of the Executive Committee of the Advertising Division for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Valerie Jones selected as a Kopenhaver Center Fellow

Aug 30 2017 - 11:45am

by Alli Inglebright

Valerie Jones was selected as a 2017 Kopenhaver Center Fellow by the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication. As part of the fellowship, she attended the Women Faculty Moving Forward Workshop in Chicago Aug. 8.

Hassler receives top award in GIFT competition

Aug 22 2017 - 1:30pm

by Molly Chapple

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism & Mass Communications associate professor of practice Michelle Hassler recently received the top award in the 2017 AEJMC Great Ideas for Teachers (GIFT) competition. Hassler participated as one of 25 finalists in the competition, which was held on Aug. 9 in Chicago.

CoJMC wins six Nebraska Broadcasting Association awards

Aug 22 2017 - 12:15pm

by Alli Inglebright

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications won six gold awards at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association 83rd Annual Convention Wednesday, Aug. 16 in Omaha.

Killen to join CoJMC as an academic advisor on July 16

Two students win Best in Show at the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Nonprofit Hub partners with Jacht Ad Lab

Alumnus Dick Worick helps students get a handle on market research

CoJMC welcomes Assistant Professor John Shrader

Wagler leads VR demo at TedXYouth@Lincoln

Diane Krajicek is the Worick visiting professor for second year

Jones wins seat on Executive Committee of Advertising Division for AEJMC

Valerie Jones selected as a Kopenhaver Center Fellow

Hassler receives top award in GIFT competition

CoJMC wins six Nebraska Broadcasting Association awards

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