College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Ryan Yetts (’22) celebrates getting his degree at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Dec. 2022. The arena will host a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17.

25 degrees awarded at August commencement

Aug 16 2024 - 4:15pm

Twenty-one College of Journalism and Mass Communications students received their Bachelor of Journalism degrees and four received their Master of Arts degrees during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s graduate commencement on Aug. 17, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 

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Lev Hunter

Obituary: Lew Hunter

Jan 13 2023 - 11:45am

A legend in the film and television industry, Lew Hunter never forgot his Nebraska roots. Hunter, who was born in 1935 in Guide Rock and lived for years in Superior, died Jan. 6 in Arizona. He was 87. The Broadcast Pioneer Award was presented to him during the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Salute to Excellence Event in 2017.

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Obituary: Rebecca Jo Albers

Jan 6 2023 - 3:00pm

Surrounded by family members, Rebecca Jo “Becky” (Ross) Albers, 70, died Dec. 20, 2022, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., after a sudden illness.

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Richard Chapin

Obituary: Richard Chapin

Jan 6 2023 - 2:30pm

A radio legend who spent more than 30 years at the helm of Stuart Broadcasting (based in Lincoln, NE) has died.

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Jane Olson signs copies of her book at the International Quilt Museum on Nov. 29

Alumna Jane Olson shares stories of human rights activism

Dec 19 2022 - 10:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs co-sponsored a visit and book talk with international human rights activist Jane Olson on Nov. 28 and 29. 

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Skylee Nelson and Kylee Sodomka

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation awards scholarships to two College of Journalism and Mass Communications students

Dec 18 2022 - 6:45am

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) has awarded scholarships to two students who are currently attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. 

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Dominic Xavier Bhola and Avery Nicole Bamesberger

Two students named Chancellor’s Scholars

Dec 18 2022 - 6:30am

Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Bob Moyer

Obituary: Bob Moyer

Dec 18 2022 - 6:15am

Bob Moyer, born 12/31/1948. He died on 12/6/2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was a lifelong resident of Lincoln. He loved this community and dedicated his life in service to it.

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Ryan Yettts

Graduation Spotlight: Ryan Yetts

Dec 16 2022 - 5:00pm

The best thing about being a Husker is the pride that we have for our sports. We show up and show out for every sports team on campus no matter how good or bad the team may be. We truly do have the best fans in the country.

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Dominic Bhola

Graduation Spotlight: Dominic Bhola

Dec 16 2022 - 11:30am

Graduating from UNL means all the hard work and the support of my friends, family, and instructors was worth it! Completing my undergraduate degree at UNL was a wonderful and evocative experience. So many wonderful people have supported and helped me, and I've enjoyed a lot of excellent experiences and moments throughout my college journey.

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Rachel Dempsey

Graduation Spotlight: Rachel Dempsey

Dec 15 2022 - 4:00pm

I absolutely love the people I work with, the city I live and the career that I am in! After graduation, I am most looking forward to diving right in. Having the ability to be part time at a place I love also allows me to work on things that I’ve been pushing off. I want to create! I want to sell things! I want to own a business! 

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