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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Berney McCoy: links to news story

Barney McCoy produces TV report on WWI General John J. Pershing

Mar 16 2016 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications Associate Professor of Broadcasting Barney McCoy produced and directed a television report on General John J. Pershing to be broadcast March 24 on NET’s “Nebraska Stories.”

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Matt Waite: links to news story

Professor Matt Waite featured in Fusion’s documentary on mugshot websites

Mar 16 2016 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications professor of practice Matt Waite was featured in Fusion’s “The Naked Truth” series episode on mug shot websites because of his expertise building one of the first bots to generate such a site.

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Omaha Press Club Foundations awards scholarships to 8 CoJMC students

Mar 15 2016 - 7:00pm

Eight University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will share in $19,000 in scholarships that the Omaha Press Club Foundation will award on April 29.

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Benjamin A. Schoenkin

University of Nebraska–Lincoln CoJMC student named NBS student governor

Mar 15 2016 - 7:00pm

The National Broadcasting Society Board of Governors voted University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications broadcasting student Benjamin A. Schoenkin as student governor to serve a one-semester term.

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CoJMC Professor Joe Starita: links to news story

CoJMC professor to serve as moderator at Vision Maker Film Festival

Mar 10 2016 - 6:00pm

Joe Starita, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications professor, will moderate a Q&A session with the filmmakers of “Medicine Woman” following its premiere at the Vision Maker Film Festival March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Van Brunt Visitors Center.

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CoJMC student Bailey Hurley: links to news story

CoJMC student places in Top Three of Hearst Television News Competition

Mar 10 2016 - 6:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications student Bailey Hurley placed third in the Hearst Journalism Awards television competition.

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CoJMC & College of Law host panel for 40th anniversary of landmark NPA v. Stuart decision

Mar 3 2016 - 6:00pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the University of Nebraska College of Law are hosting a panel discussion at the College of Law on April 14 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart landmark decision.

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UNL CoJMC students win 6 ADDY awards: links to news story

University of Nebraska–Lincoln CoJMC wins 6 top Nebraska ADDY awards

Feb 29 2016 - 6:00pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications received six awards, including Student Best of Show, at the Nebraska American Advertising ADDYs Awards event held Feb. 20 in Omaha.

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CoJMC photojournalism students attend Pictures of Year judging

Feb 29 2016 - 6:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications photojournalism students traveled to the University of Missouri Reynolds Journalism Institute to attend the Pictures of the Year International contest judging

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CoJMC hosts lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning editor as part of Hearst Speaker Series

Feb 21 2016 - 6:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications is hosting a lecture by Hank Klibanoff as part of the Hearst Speaker Series on Diversity and Modern Media on March 10 at 7 p.m.

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