College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

CoJMC alumna named Student Still Photographer of the Year

by Alli Inglebright

Calla Kessler was recently named Student Still Photographer of the Year by The White House News Photographers Association. The award is part of the WHNPA’s Eyes of History Contests, which showcases the best in visual journalism across still, video and multimedia.

CoJMC student wins “Best Article of the Year” at Hearst National Championships

by Molly Chapple

Marcella Mercer, a May 2018 journalism graduate of the CoJMC, won “Best Article of the Year” from among 605 entries at the recent Hearst National Championships.

Pursuing opportunities: UNL alum Abby Meyer leverages CoJMC experiences into career success

by Tyler Bassinger

“Apply for EVERYTHING.”

If someone can say they practice what they preach, it’s Abby Meyer.

CoJMC finishes third in 2017-2018 Hearst competitions, students win various awards

by Molly Chapple

The CoJMC recently brought home third place in the Hearst Journalism Awards Intercollegiate Writing Competition, with the third highest accumulated student points in the five writing competitions held this year. For this award, the college will win $2,000.

PR professional and recent graduate urges students to build networks with professors

by Samantha Biel, junior ADPR student

When Erin Lenz found out she had to organize an entire fundraiser on her own, it dawned on her that she was not in college anymore.

CoJMC professor presents scholarships to Native American students

by Alli Inglebright

Professor Joe Starita presented five $1,500 scholarships to Native American children last week. The fund, the Chief Standing Bear Journey for Justice scholarship, was started by Starita four years ago as a way to help level the playing field for Native American children in Nebraska.

Alloway named to P1 Learning advisory board

Rick Alloway, associate professor in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) and general manager of 90.3 KRNU, was named to the advisory board for P1 Learning.

UNL alumnus Sean Callahan achieves dreams, gives back

by Alli Lorensen

Callahan sees potential in his two current student interns, Matt Reynoldson, a senior majoring in sports broadcasting, and David Eickholt, a senior double majoring in broadcasting and journalism.

How art bridges cultures: Encouraging artistic diversity in Lincoln

by Sarah Troyer

In 2009, artist Wendy Bantam sought to bridge cultures through an art project in a Lincoln neighborhood. With help from members of the Asian community, she created a colorful mural at 27th and T streets that was inspired by their native lands.

Hegarty selected as part of the Dow Jones News Fund program

by Alli Inglebright

Aaron Hegarty was selected to participate in the Dow Jones News Fund internship program. The program matches over 80 undergraduate and graduate students with paid internships in leading news organizations.