College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Two new faculty join the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Jul 2 2024 - 3:30pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications welcomes two new faculty to the team this fall. Joining us are Associate Professor of Sport Promotion, Betsy Emmons and Assistant Professor of Practice in Journalism, Leslie Klein.

Hirt named one of ten must-know writers in media

Jan 19 2017 - 3:00pm

by Savanah Baker

Jane Hirt, a 1989 University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna, was selected by LinkedIn Top Voices 2016 as one of the 10 must-know writers in media.

Five CoJMC students work as The Omaha World-Herald Real World Fellows

Jan 17 2017 - 7:30am

by Savanah Baker

Five students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications were selected for The Omaha World-Herald’s Real World Fellowship program.

The students and their positions are: Aidan Connolly (data reporter), Becca Mann (reporter), Calla Cassler (photographer), Emmie McMinn (online reporter) and Marcella Mercer (reporter).

Depth report delves into impacts of Whiteclay alcohol sales

Jan 11 2017 - 7:15am

by Troy Fedderson | University Communication

A new depth report by 12 Nebraska journalism students is delving into the issues about and people impacted by alcohol sales in the small community of Whiteclay.

CoJMC selected as part of Google News Lab University Network

Dec 13 2016 - 10:00am

by Savanah Baker

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications has been selected by Google News Lab to be a part of an international cohort of 49 journalism schools that will receive the same level of training and support that Google has provided to journalists in newsrooms.

Students pose for a photo with FOX Sports executives.

Students work with FOX Sports U, gain campaign knowledge

Dec 12 2016 - 9:30am

by Savanah Baker

Students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications worked with FOX Sports U throughout the fall semester to develop a campaign that would drive awareness and excitement for FOX Sports college football programming.

Mikaela Yeager, IMC graduate student (left) and Associate Dean Frauke Hachtmann

Yeager awarded James W. Leuschen Fellowship

Dec 11 2016 - 10:30am

by Haley Hamel

Mikaela Yeager, IMC graduate student, was awarded the James W. Leuschen Fellowship at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Chapter Paper Anvil Awards Gala on Dec. 8 in LaVista, Neb.

Nebraska Mosaic launches newsletter, engages with audience

Dec 7 2016 - 9:30am

by Savanah Baker and Michelle Hassler

Students in the Nebraska Mosaic course launched an e-newsletter this semester to help them engage their audiences and offer an alternative way to deliver news and information.

Jennifer Brinkman, 1993 graduate, was elected Lancaster County Commissioner on Nov. 8.

Brinkman elected to Lancaster County Commission

Dec 2 2016 - 7:30am

by Savanah Baker

Jennifer Brinkman won the 2016 County Commissioner–District 2 election with a campaign focused on economic development, expanding access to health and safety services in the county, and creating a task force to address aging roads and bridges.

Shelley Smith, ESPN analyst and UNL CoJMC alumnus, received the WISE Women of Inspiration and Sports Journalist of the Year awards.

Smith receives WISE Women of Inspiration, Sports Journalist of the Year awards

Nov 17 2016 - 7:15am

by Savanah Baker

Shelley Smith, current ESPN correspondent and a University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumnus, has been selected to receive the 2016 Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Women of Inspiration Award and the Sports Journalist of the Year by the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation.

Lopez chosen for Most Promising Multicultural Student award

Nov 10 2016 - 11:00am

by Savanah Baker

Monica Lopez, a senior advertising and public relations, French and geography student, was awarded the Most Promising Multicultural Student award from the American Advertising Federation. Lopez, a first generation college student, comes from Hastings, Nebraska.

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