College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

CoJMC alumnus and local broadcaster Dodson dies at 74

by Savanah Baker

H. Roger Dodson, local broadcaster and University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumnus, died Oct. 26, 2016. He was 74.

Jacht creates new campaign for Lincoln Public Works

by Savanah Baker

Jacht Ad Lab, the student-run communications firm in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, partnered with Lincoln Public Works (LPW) to tackle a ridership issue for the Lincoln bus system.

Storytelling with technology: CoJMC alumnus Ben Kreimer

By Karley Powell, advertising and public relations student

Drones, 360 video and virtual reality are tools being used by journalists all over the world. University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumnus Ben Kreimer uses these tools as his medium for sharing his true passion for storytelling.

Graduate students attend MobileMe&You2 in Chicago

by Savanah Baker

Nine graduate students attended MobileMe&You2, a conference dedicated to learning about new initiatives and innovations in mobile media. It took place in Chicago, Illinois, while being live casted to San Francisco, California, on Oct. 27-Oct. 29.

Hachtmann selected as University of Nebraska–Lincoln Athletics Alumni Master

Associate dean and CoJMC alumna, Frauke Hachtmann, has been selected by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Athletics as the 2016 Alumni Master. 

Starita writes book on first Native American doctor, available now

by Savanah Baker

Susan La Flesche became the first Native American doctor in the United States, but only after breaking down thick walls of ethnic, racial and gender prejudice. Professor Joe Starita wrote the book “A Warrior of the People,” to draw attention to La Flesche’s accomplishments and to bring light to the American West’s history through the eyes of a woman.

CoJMC and CBA students attend Society of American Business Editors and Writers conference

by Joe Weber

Students in the Financial Communications course, a joint effort of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Business Administration, took in the sites in New York City and deepened their knowledge about business and financial journalism and investor relations in a trip to the fall 2016 conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers on Oct. 6 and 7.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln's first team from CoJMC competes in Adobe Analytics Challenge

by Savanah Baker

A graduate student team from the College of Journalism & Mass Communications, assisted by Professor Valerie Jones, is participating in the Adobe Analytics Challenge (AAC).

The 2016 CoJMC Alumni Master is Margaret Holman

Margaret Holman, president of Holman Consulting, has been selected as the 2016 CoJMC Alumni Master. Margaret will be honored on campus during Masters Week, Nov. 9-12. 

Jacht Ad Lab enters seventh year in CoJMC program

by Savanah Baker

Jacht Ad Lab is in its seventh year as part of the College of Journalism & Mass Communications’ class choices, helping to create more qualified and experienced candidates for the work field.