College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Jay Quemado, a junior, is co-lead of Nebraska Nightly, a broadcasted program from the Experience Lab in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Through Nebraska Nightly, Quemado feels rush of live TV

May 14 2024 - 11:15am

Part of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Experience Lab, Nebraska Nightly offers students the real-world experience of producing a live broadcast every week. For Jay Quemado, a junior from El Paso, Texas, the program solidified his calling in TV broadcasting.

Arnot named 2024 Alumni Master

Mar 20 2024 - 2:30pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Charlie Arnot, founder and CEO of Look East and founder of the Center for Food Integrity, as the 2024 Alumni Master. The Alumni Masters program honors UNL Alumni who have demonstrated success and leadership in their fields.

Huskers pick up Omaha Press Club awards

Mar 20 2024 - 11:00am

Five University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and one staff member were selected for awards from the Omaha Press Club Foundation for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Nebraska study illuminates social media trap for new moms

Mar 20 2024 - 9:15am

Being a new mom is not glamorous or effortless — no matter what some social media influencers suggest — and the uptick of idealized portrayals online has been shown to have deleterious effects on moms.

Future Huskers receive scholarships from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association

Mar 20 2024 - 7:45am

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation awarded three future Huskers $1,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year on March 13.

Garber awarded the Bailey Lauerman Scholarship for Student Opportunity

Mar 15 2024 - 2:15pm

Ariana Garber, a junior advertising and public relations and journalism double major from Papillion, was awarded the Bailey Lauerman Scholarship for Student Opportunity by the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Scholarship Committee on March 4.

Huskers on the Move: March 2024

Mar 8 2024 - 11:30am

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!

Marissa Kraus looks across Tom Osborne Field from the media box in Memorial Stadium

Kraus works to advance representation of women in sports media

Mar 7 2024 - 2:30pm

A senior journalism major from Columbia, Missouri, Marissa Kraus is following the path blazed by other female reporters while helping advance the representation of women in sports.

Faculty, staff and students win February awards

Mar 7 2024 - 8:00am

In February, we celebrated numerous achievements of our students, faculty and staff at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Bill Doleman was named the February Professor of the Month, Hannah Roebke was awarded the February Student of the Month and Adam Wagler, Haley Hamel and Alisa Smith were selected as the February Not Too Shabby award winners.

UNL to premier 'Running Towards the Fire' documentary on May 1

Mar 7 2024 - 7:30am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to announce the May 1 premiere screening of "Running Towards the Fire - A War Correspondent’s Story." The documentary highlights the remarkable efforts of World War II correspondents. Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Journalism Barney McCoy directed the film.

Rodriguez wins the 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Mar 5 2024 - 10:45am

Roxana Rodriguez, a junior advertising and public relations major from Wood River, won the top prize in the 2024 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge for her essay "402: Hispanic Businesses Growing the Nebraskan Economy and Culture." Rodriguez will receive a $7,000 scholarship to complete her studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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