College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Lockyear (left) and Leach (right) hail from Lenexa, Kansas, and Lake Oswego, Oregon, respectively. As out of state students, they each have a special appreciation for NU’s campus that ‘The Final Syllabus’ has helped reinforce.

With ‘Final Syllabus,’ Leach, Lockyear make the most of last semester

May 14 2024 - 12:15pm

Creating a new syllabus wouldn’t typically be everyone’s idea of a perfect sendoff for your final semester in college. What began as an offhanded collection of fun activities became a semester-long challenge for CoJMC senior Katie Lockyear, CBA senior Sarah Leach and friends to end their time at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with intention and appreciation.

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.

A College of Journalism and Mass Communications student graduates with their bachelors of journalism at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

68 degrees awarded at December commencement

Jan 19 2024 - 3:45pm

UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrates the 63 students who graduated on Dec. 16, 2023, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, including Chancellor's Scholar Megan Buffington. Five master's degrees were also awarded at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.

Shari Veil (left), dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, presents the November Professor of the Month Award to Deepe Family Endowed Chair Linda White on Nov. 27.

Faculty, staff and students win November awards

Jan 19 2024 - 3:00pm

Last November, we celebrated numerous achievements within the CoJMC community. David Swotek, a junior broadcasting and sports media and communication double major from Lincoln, was awarded November Student of the Month; Linda White, Deepe Family Endowed Chair in Depth Reporting, was named the November Professor of the Month; and assistant professor Jason Stamm, as well as, staff members Karez Hassan, Natalie Becerra and Tiffany Groteluschen were selected as the November Not Too Shabby award-winners.

Naomi Delkamiller, Anne Gallagher, Ellie Kuckelman, Rebecca (Heckel) McGann

Huskers place Top 20 in three Hearst Journalism Competitions

Jan 19 2024 - 12:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications celebrates the outstanding achievements of its students in the Hearst Journalism Awards across various categories.

Samantha Grove, Jordan Moore, Shelby Rickert

Three Huskers selected for 2024 Carnegie-Knight News21 Program

Jan 18 2024 - 2:15pm

Three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, Samantha Grove of Lincoln, Jordan Moore of Lincoln and Shelby Rickert of Beaver City were selected to participate in the 2024 Carnegie-Knight News21 Program hosted at Arizona State University.

Experience Lab announces 2024 student leadership

Jan 18 2024 - 12:45pm

Fourteen Huskers have been selected as Matousek Scholars for UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications spring 2024 Experience Lab. The experiential learning program allows students to gain hands-on experience from day one of their college journey. Matousek Scholars serve as the student leaders of Experience Lab and coordinate day-to-day operations under faculty guidance.

Holman launches Strategic Fund for Innovation

Jan 17 2024 - 9:00am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna Margaret Holman ('73) recently established the CoJMC Strategic Innovation Fund. The fund will allow the college to quickly react to changes in the ever-evolving mass communications industry and adjust accordingly.

Fall 2023 Dean's List announced: CoJMC honors 306 students for exceptional academic success

Jan 15 2024 - 6:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces that 306 distinguished students have earned a position on the Fall 2023 Dean’s List, a testament to their academic dedication and excellence.

Park joins CoJMC as assistant professor of media law

Jan 12 2024 - 1:30pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications welcomes Michael K. Park as an assistant professor of media law beginning in January 2024.

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