College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

UNL Documentary "Running Towards the Fire" Wins Grand Prize at Marina del Ray Film Festival

Jul 2 2024 - 10:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that "Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondent's Story" was awarded the Grand Prize for best TV documentary at the Marina del Rey Film Festival on June 27. Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Journalism Barney McCoy directed the film.

Five CoJMC alums named among Lincoln's top young professionals

Oct 5 2016 - 6:30am

Five College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni were named among top young professionals by the Lincoln Journal Star.

Marian Andersen receives 2016 Sower Award

Sep 28 2016 - 6:15am

Marian Andersen received the 2016 Sower Award from the Nebraska Humanities Council Sept. 27 at a dinner before the 21^st Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities.

The 360-degree video and photo rig being set up for a shot

CoJMC introduces 360-degree video, virtual reality modules into Visual Communication program

Sep 22 2016 - 4:45pm Students start by learning the basics of visual communication, including storytelling and how the technology works in the first two classes. Then they have the opportunity to choose which advanced modules they would like to take. Read more

CoJMC to host General Pershing talk by acclaimed WWI historian Mitchell Yockelson

Sep 20 2016 - 3:30pm

Nationally acclaimed historian and author Mitchell Yockelson will discuss World War I General John J. Pershing in a free presentation at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 11. University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Department of History are hosting Yockelson’s visit.

CoJMC students gather for the CoJMC Backyard BBQ

Sep 7 2016 - 3:00pm

CoJMC students came out last Wednesday for the CoJMC Backyard BBQ on the Holman Plaza outside Andersen Hall. With the recently completed Centennial Mall open, students, faculty and staff got to know each other over hamburgers, hot dogs and cookies.

Starita directs his Native American interest into publications

Sep 2 2016 - 12:30pm

A fascination for Native American culture developed at a young age for Joe Starita. His lifelong passion has translated into multiple Native American publications, including the upcoming book, "A Warrior of the People."

CoJMC's Drone Journalism Lab launches drone operations manual

Sep 1 2016 - 11:30am

To help newsrooms get started using drones for journalism, the Drone Journalism Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is releasing the “The Drone Journalism Lab Operations Manual,” a guide that covers everything from pre-flight checklists to ethical considerations.

Clockwise from Left: Brandon Nutting, Michael Hanus, Octavio Kano-Galvan, Courtney Pearson and Katie Krcmarik

Meet the new CoJMC faculty & staff

Aug 30 2016 - 9:30am

We’re excited to introduce our four new faculty members and one new staff member joining the College of Journalism and Mass Communications this year. Joining us are Assistant Professors of Advertising and Public Relations Michael Hanus and Brandon Nutting, Visual Communications Professors of Practice Octavio Kano-Galvan and Katie Krcmarik and Career Development Specialist Courtney Pearson.

Professor Michelle Hassler named NHSPA Executive Director

Aug 30 2016 - 8:45am

Michelle Carr Hassler, an assistant professor of practice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named executive director of the Nebraska High School Press Association, a statewide group that supports scholastic journalism.

CoJMC awarded at NBA Convention

Aug 30 2016 - 8:30am

Students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications were recognized with scholarships and competitive awards at the recent Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention in Lincoln.

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