College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Betsy Emmons, Leslie Klein

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.  

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Michelle Hassler

Professor Michelle Hassler named NHSPA Executive Director

Aug 30 2016 - 8:45am

Michelle Carr Hassler, an assistant professor of practice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named executive director of the Nebraska High School Press Association, a statewide group that supports scholastic journalism.

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2016 NBA award winners

CoJMC awarded at NBA Convention

Aug 30 2016 - 8:30am

Students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications were recognized with scholarships and competitive awards at the recent Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention in Lincoln.

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Dean Maria Marron

Dean Marron steps down as J&MC Educator editor

Aug 29 2016 - 8:30am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications Dean Maria Marron has announced that she’s stepping down as editor of Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, the leading journal in journalism and mass communications pedagogy, to focus on her commitments to the college.

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CoJMC Backyard BBQ

CoJMC invites students to Backyard Barbecue

Aug 11 2016 - 2:45pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications will celebrate the start of another great year with the annual Backyard Barbecue at Andersen Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

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The Dean and Associate Deans will visit 5 Nebraska cities this month as part of the Blanket Nebraska campaign.

CoJMC Dean, Associate Deans ‘Blanket Nebraska’ this month

Aug 11 2016 - 2:30pm

This month, Dean Maria Marron and Associate Deans Frauke Hachtmann and Mary Kay Quinlan are visiting five Nebraska cities as part of Chancellor Ronnie Green’s Blanket Nebraska campaign.

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CoJMC faculty present at AEJMC Conference

Aug 11 2016 - 2:15pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications was well represented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference last week in Minneapolis. 

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Donna Brazile

Author, political strategist to speak at CoJMC Hearst Speaker Series on Diversity & Modern Media

Jul 29 2016 - 1:45pm

Donna Brazile, author, syndicated columnist and Democratic political strategist and commentator, will be the keynote speaker of the 2016 Hearst Speaker Series, sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

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NHSPA Summer Journalism Workshop students work on a group project in the Yearbook Production class

CoJMC hosts NHSPA Summer Journalism Workshop

Jul 29 2016 - 1:30pm

This week, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications is hosting the Nebraska High School Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop. 

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Professor Matt Waite will be leading the Drone Journalism Boot Camp

CoJMC to host first Drone Journalism Boot Camp

Jul 29 2016 - 1:30pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications is hosting The Drone Journalism Boot Camp @ University of Nebraska–Lincoln powered by the Google News Lab, Aug. 12-14 to prepare journalists and journalism educators for the Federal Aviation Administration’s knowledge test.

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CoJMC celebrates more than 340 annual awards and honors

Jul 29 2016 - 1:15pm

Students, faculty and staff from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at University of Nebraska–Lincoln earned 348 top awards, honors and other recognitions in the 2015-‘16 academic year.

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