College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Dean's Update: June 2024

Jun 12 2024 - 9:15am

For so many of our students, college would not be possible without a part-time job. We typically employ about 60 part-time student workers every year in the CoJMC. Positions include our ambassadors who conduct workshops and recruit in local high schools, peer mentors who support our new freshmen when they get to campus, our music and sports directors at 90.3 KRNU and equipment check-out room and design lab assistants. The average student worker makes just over $2,500 during the academic year. But, with 60+ students, those figures add up fast. So, we asked some of our students, “Why is it important for you to have a part-time job in Andersen Hall?” Please take a moment to read their responses and consider giving to support the work they do. I expect their stories will resonate with many of you who were once in their shoes.

Luka Ivkovic, advertising and public relations major from Leawood, Kansas

Graduation Spotlight: Luka Ivkovic

May 19 2024 - 5:00pm

Working with different-minded people in CoJMC programs like Buoy, Jacht and the National Student Advertising Competition team motivated graduating senior Luka Ivkovic to heighten his self-awareness and listening skills. Luka credits his peers who challenged and grew with him for shaping who he is and inspiring his drive going forward.

Bella Galindo, advertising/public relations and graphic design double major from Lincoln, Nebraska

Graduation Spotlight: Bella Galindo

May 19 2024 - 4:15pm

For recent graduate Bella Galindo, her time as a lead graphic designer at Jacht Agency was crucial to her professional growth and college experience. At Jacht, she worked with real-world clients, further developed her leadership and technical skills and even attended the Adobe Max Conference in Los Angeles.

Naren Narasimhan, sports media and communication and marketing double major from Omaha, Nebraska

Graduation Spotlight: Naren Narasimhan

May 19 2024 - 3:45pm

At Nebraska, Naren Narasimhan double majored in CoJMC's sports media and communications and marketing at Nebraska Business. After graduation, he'll use the skills he's learned from both undergraduate degrees while pursuing a master's in sports management at Columbia University.

LeAnne Bugay, advertising/public relations and journalism double major from Bellevue, Nebraska

Graduation Spotlight: LeAnne Bugay

May 19 2024 - 1:30pm

After graduating from the CoJMC, LeAnne Bugay is looking forward to learning about the rest of the world and sharing her Nebraskan identity with others. She'll move to New York City this summer to start her dream job as an assistant account executive at Resnicow and Associates, an arts and culture-focused public relations agency.

Broadcasting major Kai Xing Toon from Sitiawan, Malaysia

Graduation Spotlight: Kai Xing Toon

May 18 2024 - 2:00pm

For broadcasting graduate Kai Xing Toon, graduating from Nebraska isn't just about getting a degree. As she celebrates this milestone, she reflects on the friendships, memories and growth she experienced through her college involvements in the Business International Student Organization and the Malaysia Student Association, as well as in the classroom, as a videographer at Jacht Agency and on the production crew for Nebraska Nightly.

Advertising and public relations major Jeannine Akamba from Yaounde, Cameroon

Graduation Spotlight: Jeannine Akamba

May 18 2024 - 1:30pm

Advertising and public relations class of 2024 graduate Jeannine Akamba had a number of transformational experiences during her four years at the CoJMC. From attending a national conference to making professional connections and gaining an internship opportunity, Akamba was so impacted by her time at Nebraska that she's staying another couple of years to further her education in international relations.

172 degrees awarded at May commencement

May 17 2024 - 7:30am

UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrates the 172 students who graduated on May 18, 2024, with a bachelor's degree in journalism. CoJMC is the only program in Nebraska accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. The degree provides students with the technical skills, broad liberal arts education, and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in the ever-changing journalism and mass communications industries.

Journalism major Marissa Kraus from Columbia, Missouri

Graduation Spotlight: Marissa Kraus

May 16 2024 - 8:00am

After graduating from the CoJMC, journalism major Marissa Kraus of Columbia, Missouri will move to Los Angeles, California to start her first post-grad role as a sports reporting intern with the LA Times. Read more about Marissa and her college experiences below!

graduate students at Pinnacle Bank Arena

Graduate program awards 6 degrees at May commencement

May 16 2024 - 7:45am

Six College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate students received their master of arts degrees during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s graduate commencement on May 17, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Graduation Spotlight: Connor Clark

May 14 2024 - 12:45pm

While at Nebraska, Connor Clark of Lake Bluff, Illinois, immersed himself in various hands-on experiences to further his learning in broadcasting and sports media. This summer, he'll start his first post-grad role as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team.

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