College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Congressional debate at Andersen Hall provides students with an experiential learning opportunity

Oct 7 2022 - 2:30pm

KLKN Channel 8 hosted a final debate between District One competitors State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks and Rep. Mike Flood at Andersen Hall the evening of Sunday, Oct. 3.

Hands-on opportunities in sports broadcasting led Peyton Thomas to Nebraska

Oct 6 2022 - 11:15am

Throughout his college career, senior Peyton Thomas has dived head-first into opportunities on campus—from broadcasting on national television to leading multiple student groups. When he was a high schooler in Seattle, his cousin—a Nebraska student—showed him the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the unique, hands-on projects he was working on, something Thomas hadn’t seen at other universities.

Heather Engdahl of Civic Rights Nebraska speaks to 250 students in UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications about voting rights, the importance of voting, voter suppression, gerrymandering and making a voting plan (Photo courtesy of Kelli Boling).

UNL students explore democracy on campus, join national efforts

Oct 6 2022 - 11:00am

On Sept. 15, hundreds of students across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications participated in the national Democracy Day effort to raise awareness of threats facing American democracy.

Four earn University Service Awards

Oct 6 2022 - 10:45am

Four faculty members in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned University Service Awards in 2022. Recipients were honored during the Employee Service Awards ceremony on Sept. 28 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The CoJMC service award recipients are:

Huskers on the Move: October 2022

Oct 6 2022 - 10:15am

Congratulations to these CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers! This month's featured alumni include recent graduates starting new jobs, alumni honored with prestigious national awards and awards in higher education.

CoJMC senior Dulce Garcia and Dean Shari Veil

CoJMC Dean, student and alumna named finalists at the 2022 Inspire Awards

Oct 6 2022 - 10:00am

Dean Shari Veil, senior advertising and public relations and journalism major Dulce Garcia and August 2022 graduate Erica Courtney were all nominated and named finalists for the eighth Inspire - Celebrating Women Leadership awards.

Obituary: Brian J. Aust

Oct 3 2022 - 3:00pm

Brian Aust, 42, passed away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on September 27, 2022, surrounded by family. A private burial will take place with family on Monday, October 3, 2022, in Howard, SD.

Shore was selected as September Student of the Month

Oct 2 2022 - 7:30am

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications Student Advisory Board voted to select Henry Shore as the inaugural Student of the Month on Sept. 29, 2022. Shore is a junior broadcasting major from Brookfield, Wisconsin.

NY Times bestselling author Candice Millard featured in free public event at Lied Center

Sep 27 2022 - 4:15pm

Bestselling author Candice Millard will deliver the 27th annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln. Also available for livestreaming at enthompson.unl.edu, the conversation-style event titled, “A Clear and Steady Eye: Storytelling and Our Shared History,” will be moderated by Rick Alloway, Associate Professor of Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

Huskers win national broadcasting awards

Sep 25 2022 - 8:00am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and Professor Barney McCoy took home awards during the Broadcast Education Association On Location Awards competition in September 2022.

Huskers on the Move: August 2024

Congressional debate at Andersen Hall provides students with an experiential learning opportunity

Hands-on opportunities in sports broadcasting led Peyton Thomas to Nebraska

UNL students explore democracy on campus, join national efforts

Four earn University Service Awards

Huskers on the Move: October 2022

CoJMC Dean, student and alumna named finalists at the 2022 Inspire Awards

Obituary: Brian J. Aust

Shore was selected as September Student of the Month

NY Times bestselling author Candice Millard featured in free public event at Lied Center

Huskers win national broadcasting awards

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