College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Broadcasting major Kai Xing Toon from Sitiawan, Malaysia

Graduation Spotlight: Kai Xing Toon

May 18 2024 - 2:00pm

For broadcasting graduate Kai Xing Toon, graduating from Nebraska isn't just about getting a degree. As she celebrates this milestone, she reflects on the friendships, memories and growth she experienced through her college involvements in the Business International Student Organization and the Malaysia Student Association, as well as in the classroom, as a videographer at Jacht Agency and on the production crew for Nebraska Nightly.

Huskers on the Move: May 2024

May 1 2024 - 8:00am

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured Huskers include alumni who have recently presented at national conventions, recent graduates who've secured their first full-time jobs and more!

Delkamiller inducted into the 2024-25 Mortar Board class

May 1 2024 - 7:45am

One College of Journalism and Mass Communications student, Naomi Delkamiller, was inducted into the 2023-24 Mortar Board class on April 13 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s annual Ivy Day ceremonies.

Petrotta named ESPN Research Fellow

May 1 2024 - 7:45am

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) announced the recipients of the 2024 ESPN Research Fellowships. This year’s selection showcases a diverse group of scholars whose project proposals will be pivotal in advancing knowledge on responsible gambling messaging in sports media.

Naren Narasimhan, senior sports marketing and communications and marketing double major from Omaha (right) receives the April Student of the Month Award from Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications on May 1.

Faculty, staff and students win April Awards

May 1 2024 - 7:30am

In April, we celebrated the achievements of our students, faculty and staff at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Adam Wagler was named the April Professor of the Month, Naren Narasimhan was named the April Student of the Month, and Shari Veil, Barney McCoy and Alisa Smith received the April Not Too Shabby Awards.

Kraus receives the Nelson Dream Big Award

May 1 2024 - 7:15am

Marissa Kraus, a senior journalism major from Columbia, Missouri, was awarded the Nelson Dream Big Award from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications. The award will help fund her summer internship with the Los Angeles Times.

Huskers win 11 awards in the SPJ Region 7 Mark of Excellence competition

May 1 2024 - 7:00am

Current and former students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned 11 awards in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards Competition on April 23.

Maggie Nielsen, Emma Dostal, Emily Scheidler, Jeannine Akamba, Emma Magnone, Ryann Zechmann

Bateman team earns honorable mention in national competition

Apr 30 2024 - 3:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications Bateman Case Study team has earned an honorable mention and a top-12 finish in the 2024 national competition. The Public Relations Student Society of America hosts the Bateman competition annually for public relations students, allowing them to implement an entire public relations campaign using their classroom education and internship experiences.

Naomi Delkamiller, Jenna Ebbers, Joseph Zakaria

News21 Huskers win Webby People’s Voice Award

Apr 29 2024 - 9:30am

The Carnegie-Knight News21 Program at Arizona State University won a People’s Voice Webby Award for “America After Roe.” Three Huskers were involved in the 2023 project: Naomi Delkamiller, a junior journalism and advertising and public relations major from Omaha and alumni Jenna Ebbers (‘23) of Cambridge and Joseph Zakaria (‘22) of Lincoln.

Huskers place third in the National Student Advertising Competition

Apr 28 2024 - 5:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's team placed third at the District 9 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) held in Kansas City on April 19. The regional competitors come from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Seven schools competed at this year’s competition.

Broadcasting students Mackenzie Noble (left) and Alaina Tomesh (right) emceed the 2024 New Venture Competition

Noble and Tomesh emcee 2024 New Venture Competition

Apr 27 2024 - 4:15pm

Two UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students served as emcees for the Center for Entrepreneurship's 37th annual New Venture Competition. Sophomore Mackenzie Noble of West Dundee, Illinois and junior Alaina Tomesh of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, emceed the first two rounds of the competition on April 16 at the Nebraska Union, as well as the final round and award reception on April 18 at the Rococo Theatre.

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