College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Dean's Update: June 2024

Jun 12 2024 - 9:15am

For so many of our students, college would not be possible without a part-time job. We typically employ about 60 part-time student workers every year in the CoJMC. Positions include our ambassadors who conduct workshops and recruit in local high schools, peer mentors who support our new freshmen when they get to campus, our music and sports directors at 90.3 KRNU and equipment check-out room and design lab assistants. The average student worker makes just over $2,500 during the academic year. But, with 60+ students, those figures add up fast. So, we asked some of our students, “Why is it important for you to have a part-time job in Andersen Hall?” Please take a moment to read their responses and consider giving to support the work they do. I expect their stories will resonate with many of you who were once in their shoes.

Sriyani Tidball and Jamie Williams Participate in Shut Out Trafficking

Apr 8 2015 - 7:00pm

The National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) has partnered with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's End Trafficking project to create Shut Out Trafficking, a program to raise awareness against human trafficking on ten university and college campuses across the United States during the 2014-2015 academic year.

Mara Klecker finishes second in Hearst Personality Profile Writing and University of Nebraska–Lincoln CoJMC Places Second in the Nation

Apr 2 2015 - 7:00pm

Mara Klecker placed second in the Hearst personality profile writing competition. She wins a $2,000 scholarship for her piece titled, “At home in America: ‘I am so thankful.’” Chris Heady tied for 14th place with his piece, “Road to recovery: Former Husker Anthony Steels overcomes drug addiction.” There were 99 entries in this competition, submitted from 56 schools.

CoJMC students win 10 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards

University of Nebraska–Lincoln wins 10 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Mar 29 2015 - 7:00pm

The Society of Professional Journalists recognized the 2014 Mark of Excellence Awards winners from Region 7. University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students won 10 awards in 10 different categories – a first for the university.

Shelby Wolfe finishes second and Sierra Ramsay finishes ninth in Hearst multimedia competition

Mar 26 2015 - 7:00pm

Shelby Wolfe placed second in the Hearst multimedia competition for her multimedia presentation, “Relying on the sea: Pollution threatens the livelihood of green mussel farmers.” She wins a $2,000 scholarship.

Sierra Ramsay placed ninth in the Hearst multimedia competition for her multimedia presentation, “Rising from the rubbish: A mother’s impact on a village of trash pickers.” This story is about a woman who spends most of her time picking through trash at Bantar Gebang, Indonesia’s largest trash dump.

CoJMC Graduate Jerry Warren, Press Aide to Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 84

Mar 25 2015 - 7:00pm

Jerry Warren graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1952 with a degree in journalism. He died on Friday, March 20 in Arlington, Virginia at the age of 84.

Matt Waite to Present at the Arab Media Forum in Dubai

Mar 23 2015 - 7:00pm

Matt Waite, professor of practice in journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, has been invited to present at the Arab Media Forum sponsored by the Dubai Press Club.

Dean Marron re-appointed AEJMC Educator editor

Mar 22 2015 - 7:00pm

Dr. Maria B. Marron, Dean of University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications has been selected to serve as editor of Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. Marron will officially begin her second four-year term as editor of the quarterly journal on Oct. 1, 2015.

Tidball honored by University of Nebraska–Lincoln Women’s Center

Mar 21 2015 - 7:00pm

Sriyani Tidball, assistant professor of practice of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications was selected as a “woman of character, courage and commitment” by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Women’s Center as a part of the Women’s Week 2015 celebration.

L-R: Brent BonFleur, Vanessa Daves, Madison Wurtele, Joseph Hoile Not pictured: Jane Ngo

Omaha Press Club Foundation to Award Scholarships

Mar 15 2015 - 7:00pm

Five students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications will share in $11,500 in scholarships that the Omaha Press Club Foundation will award on April 24.

Two CoJMC students advance to national Media Case Competition

Mar 3 2015 - 6:00pm

Charlsie Bastian and Joslyn Maenner of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications finished in the Top 30 teams nationwide of the Washington Media Plan Case Competition.

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