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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.  

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln CoJMC student named NBS student governor

Mar 15 2016 - 7:00pm

The National Broadcasting Society Board of Governors voted University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications broadcasting student Benjamin A. Schoenkin as student governor to serve a one-semester term.

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Omaha Press Club Foundations awards scholarships to 8 CoJMC students

Mar 15 2016 - 7:00pm

Eight University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will share in $19,000 in scholarships that the Omaha Press Club Foundation will award on April 29.

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CoJMC professor to serve as moderator at Vision Maker Film Festival

Mar 10 2016 - 6:00pm

Joe Starita, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications professor, will moderate a Q&A session with the filmmakers of “Medicine Woman” following its premiere at the Vision Maker Film Festival March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Van Brunt Visitors Center.

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CoJMC student places in Top Three of Hearst Television News Competition

Mar 10 2016 - 6:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications student Bailey Hurley placed third in the Hearst Journalism Awards television competition.

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CoJMC & College of Law host panel for 40th anniversary of landmark NPA v. Stuart decision

Mar 3 2016 - 6:00pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the University of Nebraska College of Law are hosting a panel discussion at the College of Law on April 14 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart landmark decision.

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln CoJMC wins 6 top Nebraska ADDY awards

Feb 29 2016 - 6:00pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications received six awards, including Student Best of Show, at the Nebraska American Advertising ADDYs Awards event held Feb. 20 in Omaha.

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CoJMC photojournalism students attend Pictures of Year judging

Feb 29 2016 - 6:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications photojournalism students traveled to the University of Missouri Reynolds Journalism Institute to attend the Pictures of the Year International contest judging

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CoJMC hosts lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning editor as part of Hearst Speaker Series

Feb 21 2016 - 6:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications is hosting a lecture by Hank Klibanoff as part of the Hearst Speaker Series on Diversity and Modern Media on March 10 at 7 p.m.

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Human Rights Quarterly publishes Joseph Weber and colleague’s article on press freedoms in China

Feb 16 2016 - 6:00pm

Human Rights Quarterly has published an article on press freedoms and credibility in China coauthored by Joseph Weber, associate professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

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Freshman Honors Seminar travels to Washington D.C.

Feb 16 2016 - 6:00pm

University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications Freedom of Expression Freshman Honors Seminar students traveled to Washington D.C. during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

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