College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Dean's Update: May 2024

May 9 2024 - 2:15pm

The end of the year provides a great opportunity to welcome our incredible alumni back to campus. In the last month we welcomed back MRM Global Creative Director Ronald Ng (’93) and New York Times Reporter Dionne Searcey (’93) to talk about their experience in global advertising and journalism. We also celebrated the opening of Joel Sartore’s (‘86) ‘Photo Ark’ exhibit at Morrill Hall and Vern Powers’ (’84) honor with the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

Housenga is Super Bowl ready as part of NFL Network

Feb 9 2024 - 11:15am

Aaron Housenga loaded up on hands-on experiences as a sports media and communication and broadcast double major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Today, he is an associate producer for the NFL Network and will work this Sunday as part of the Super Bowl team.

Doyle named January Student of the Month

Feb 7 2024 - 10:30am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Seamus Doyle as the January Student of the Month. Doyle, a junior broadcasting major from Spring, Texas, was recognized for his commitment to learning about research.

Professionals-in-residence join spring 2024 Experience Lab

Feb 5 2024 - 2:00pm

Twenty-two industry experts will join the Experience Lab as professionals-in-residence at UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications for the spring 2024 semester.

Huskers on the Move: February 2024

Feb 1 2024 - 2:45pm

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

Beach places 18th in Hearst Explanatory Reporting Competition

Feb 1 2024 - 10:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that Brian Beach placed 18^th in the Hearst Journalism Awards Explanatory Reporting Competition on Jan. 30.

Huskers take 3rd place in national Invent2Prevent Competition

Feb 1 2024 - 9:45am

A team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students took third place in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Invent2Prevent Competition.

Dean Shari Veil (left) presents the December Professor of the Month Award to Assistant Professor Kelli Boling on Jan. 24.

Boling named December Professor of the Month

Jan 28 2024 - 10:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Assistant Professor Kelli Boling as the December Professor of the Month.

Dean's Update: January 2024

Jan 24 2024 - 4:30pm

This month’s newsletter includes the largely self-written obituary from the one and only George Tuck. He was a photographer, friend, colleague, student advocate, and above all, Texan. He spent 33 years educating photojournalism students at the University of Nebraska. He spent his years in retirement continuing to brag about his students (even those who didn’t pursue a career in photography). Alums have told me they can’t take a picture with their phone without hearing George’s voice in their head.

Waite, Wang panelists at Civic Nebraska's AI & Democracy Community Summit

Jan 23 2024 - 2:45pm

Advancements in artificial intelligence, or AI, raise the likely transformation of our democratic systems. AI-driven tools may potentially help in election administration, but AI’s vast power to rapidly synthesize, regenerate, and spread content in the form of disinformation risks new dangers to democracy, including election integrity.

Vie named December Student of the Month

Jan 23 2024 - 7:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Lance Vie as the December Student of the Month. Vie, a senior broadcasting major from Nickerson, was recognized for commitment and skill in broadcasting.

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