College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Graduation Spotlight: Kloee Sander

After building a solid support system of professional connections and cherished friendships at UNL, Kloee Sander is looking forward to expanding her community on the east coast. The May 2023 broadcasting graduate has lived in Lincoln her entire life, but starting this fall, she'll trade in her Husker red for Tarheel blue when she begins law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Twenty seven receive graduate degrees, certificates

Twenty seven College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate students received their master of arts degrees and/or were honored with a graduate certificate on May 19 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s graduate commencement in the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Graduation Spotlight: Victoria Baker

Graduation Spotlight: Ana Chincoa

Ana Chincoa graduates from the CoJMC knowing she's already fulfilled her biggest dream— graduating from a four-year university like Nebraska. As an international student from São Paulo, Brazil, college wasn't easy for Chincoa. She's faced numerous challenges in the last few years, like navigating cultural differences, her mental health and financial stability.

McCoy and KRNU receive Edward R. Murrow Awards

UNL’s student-led radio station in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 90.3 KRNU was awarded two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association. Barney McCoy, professor of broadcasting, produced the story.

McCoy features alumna, war correspondent in ‘Nebraska Stories’

Hebron native and University of Nebraska alumna Beverly Deepe Keever and her career as a Vietnam War correspondent is featured in the May 18 episode of “Nebraska Stories."

Husker students and staff pick up six Omaha Press Club awards

Five UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and one staff member received awards from the Omaha Press Club (OPC) for the 2023-2024 academic year at the OPC Foundation brunch on April 22 in Omaha.

Students, faculty and organizations honored at the Student Impact Awards

UNL's Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement hosted an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 4 to announce and celebrate the 2022-23 academic year Student Impact Awards.

Five Huskers win awards to support summer internships

Five UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students received internship awards to support their summer internships. Internship awards provide students with funding to help offset the cost of pursuing unpaid internships, low-paid internships or internships located in large cities.

Husker alumni win three Pulitzer Prizes for journalism excellence

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce that three alumni have won Pulitzer Prizes. Angel Jennings, Lauryn Higgins and Kelly Ann Scott have each been recognized for their outstanding work in journalism.