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 Rey Film Festival on June 27. Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Journalism Barney McCoy directed the film.

Graduation Spotlight: Victoria Baker

May 16 2023 - 1:00pm

Victoria Baker's path to discovering her passion for advertising is unique, not to mention inspiring. The May 2023 broadcasting graduate took her first advertising course this fall 2022. Now she's moving to Los Angeles to start her copywriting internship at one of the largest advertising agencies in the world.

Graduation Spotlight: Ana Chincoa

May 15 2023 - 4:00pm

Ana Chincoa graduates from the CoJMC knowing she's already fulfilled her biggest dream— graduating from a four-year university like Nebraska. As an international student from São Paulo, Brazil, college wasn't easy for Chincoa. She's faced numerous challenges in the last few years, like navigating cultural differences, her mental health and financial stability.

McCoy and KRNU receive Edward R. Murrow Awards

May 15 2023 - 3:45pm

UNL’s student-led radio station in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 90.3 KRNU was awarded two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association. Barney McCoy, professor of broadcasting, produced the story.

McCoy features alumna, war correspondent in ‘Nebraska Stories’

May 15 2023 - 10:15am

Hebron native and University of Nebraska alumna Beverly Deepe Keever and her career as a Vietnam War correspondent is featured in the May 18 episode of “Nebraska Stories."

Husker students and staff pick up six Omaha Press Club awards

May 15 2023 - 9:15am

Five UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and one staff member received awards from the Omaha Press Club (OPC) for the 2023-2024 academic year at the OPC Foundation brunch on April 22 in Omaha.

Students, faculty and organizations honored at the Student Impact Awards

May 12 2023 - 3:15pm

UNL's Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement hosted an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 4 to announce and celebrate the 2022-23 academic year Student Impact Awards.

Five Huskers win awards to support summer internships

May 12 2023 - 11:30am

Five UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students received internship awards to support their summer internships. Internship awards provide students with funding to help offset the cost of pursuing unpaid internships, low-paid internships or internships located in large cities.

Clockwise from top left: Lauryn Higgins, stringer, New York Times; Kelly Ann Scott, editor-in-chief and vice president of content, AL.com and Angel Jennings, assistant managing editor for culture and talent, Los Angeles Times

Husker alumni win three Pulitzer Prizes for journalism excellence

May 11 2023 - 4:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce that three alumni have won Pulitzer Prizes. Angel Jennings, Lauryn Higgins and Kelly Ann Scott have each been recognized for their outstanding work in journalism.

Clockwise from top letf: Jordan Snader, writer and producer, Swanson Russell; Jackie Ostrowicki, assistant vice president and director of marketing, branding and digital media, University of Nebraska; Katie Ripa, vice president and account director, KidGlov and Christine Weeks, founder and CEO, Eleonor Creative

Four alumni recognized at 2023 PRISM Awards

May 11 2023 - 2:30pm

Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni have received recognition at the 2023 PRISM Awards, organized by the American Marketing Association Lincoln Chapter. The awards ceremony took place on May 9, 2023, at The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln.

Jacob Vanderford, junior, advertising and public relations and sports media and communication major, receives the Student Leadership Award at the UNL Student Impact Awards on May 4.

Vanderford receives student leadership award

May 11 2023 - 2:30pm

Jacob Vanderford, a junior studying advertising and public relations and sports media and communication from Lincoln, was recently honored with the Student Leadership Award at the 2022-2023 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Impact Awards. This prestigious award recognizes Vanderford's exceptional leadership skills and his significant contributions to the university community.

News Contacts