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.

Global Eyewitness to present 'Voices of Vietnam' on May 10

Apr 11 2024 - 2:15pm

The Global Eyewitness program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications presents the ‘Voices of Vietnam’ exhibition on Friday, May 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. in Andersen Hall room 15.

Baker Hansen joins Nebraska Alumni Association Council

Apr 11 2024 - 1:30pm

The Nebraska Alumni Association has announced the selection of eight talented and accomplished individuals to the Council of Alumni Ambassadors. One of the new members is CoJMC alumna Sarah Baker Hansen (‘01), food critic at Grow Omaha and director of public and media relations at Emspace + Lovgren.

Buffett-Mangelsen-Sartore Chair and Assistant Professor of Practice Shoun Hill (right) receives the March Professor of the Month Award from Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications on April 9.

Faculty, staff and students win March Awards

Apr 11 2024 - 1:00pm

In March, we celebrated the achievements of our students, faculty and staff at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Shoun Hill was named the March Professor of the Month, Naomi Delkamiller was named the March Student of the Month, and Zac Franzen and Kaci Richter received the February Not Too Shabby Awards.

Huskers win big at Eric Sevareid Awards

Apr 11 2024 - 12:45pm

Students and faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications won 22 Eric Sevareid Awards for exceptional broadcasting journalism during the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association annual convention on April 5 in Minneapolis.

Waite and Wang panelists at AI and democracy summit

Apr 11 2024 - 11:15am

Faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications were panelists on Civic Nebraska’s “Democracy in the Age of AI” Community Summit on Feb. 24, 2024.

Alumna to receive 2024 Leadership Nebraska Award

Apr 10 2024 - 2:30pm

Jennifer Higgins ('96) will be presented with the Nebraska Press Association's 2024 Leadership Nebraska Award on April 26 during the NPA annual convention. Higgins is the managing editor at Antelope County News in Neligh and was nominated by for the award by a member of the Neligh City Council. Read more from Norfolk Daily News:

Alumni panel dives deep into media ethics and decision-making

Apr 10 2024 - 12:15pm

On March 7, 2024, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted a dynamic panel discussion on media ethics. Moderated by associate professor Rick Alloway, the panel featured six of the college’s alumni who offered students invaluable insights into real-world ethical dilemmas.

Huskers on the Move: April 2024

Apr 9 2024 - 11:15am

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!

Five May grads named Chancellor’s Scholars

Apr 5 2024 - 1:30pm

Five University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications seniors were named Chancellor’s Scholars on April 3, earning the University’s highest academic award.

Nebraska Promise helps West bring entrepreneurial spirit to class

Apr 4 2024 - 4:15pm

Mitch West has never shied away from a new challenge. After successful forays into music journalism, photography, craft beer and professional firework and pyrotechnic shows for Husker athletic events, the multi-hyphenate and multitalented West still had one lingering goal he wanted to achieve since childhood: become a Husker.

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