College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Bella Galindo, advertising/public relations and graphic design double major from Lincoln, Nebraska

Graduation Spotlight: Bella Galindo

May 19 2024 - 4:15pm

For recent graduate Bella Galindo, her time as a lead graphic designer at Jacht Agency was crucial to her professional growth and college experience. At Jacht, she worked with real-world clients, further developed her leadership and technical skills and even attended the Adobe Max Conference in Los Angeles.

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Kelli Bohling, front, Kaitlin Van Loon and Haley Hamel

Boling studies true crime media

Dec 13 2023 - 10:30am

True crime podcasts can be either healing or retraumatizing for crime victims or their loved ones. Nebraska researcher and assistant professor of advertising and public relations, Kelli Boling is exploring the popular genre with an eye toward developing best practices for the industry, journalists and perhaps even the justice system.

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Krystin Collins and Lance Vie

Huskers receive Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation scholarships

Dec 13 2023 - 10:00am

Two students from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications received scholarships from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation for the 2023-2024 academic year. These prestigious awards recognize their dedication to the field of broadcasting.  

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Jen Urich, CEO and founder of Sparrow Strategy

Urich named Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research

Dec 12 2023 - 4:45pm

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces the appointment of Jen Urich, CEO and founder of Sparrow Strategy, as the Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research for the spring 2024 semester.

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Dillon Galloway

Galloway photographs Husker glory via internship

Dec 11 2023 - 10:45am

As a student photographer for Husker Athletics, Dillon Galloway, a senior from Omaha, has stretched his photographic strengths and capture emotion, tension and triumph across a variety of sports.

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Shari Veil headshot

2023 Message from the Dean

Dec 11 2023 - 10:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications has been accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications since 1954 and is the only accredited journalism and mass communications program in Nebraska.

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Students posing with awards

Husker teams win Paper Anvil Awards

Dec 8 2023 - 12:00pm

Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln teams won Paper Anvil Awards from the Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America Dec. 7. Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications was also named Nebraska Professional of the Year.  

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winner's headshots

CoJMC Staff Council announces November Not Too Shabby awards

Dec 7 2023 - 2:15pm

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications Staff Council announced the November Not Too Shabby Award winners. Assistant Professor Jason Stamm received the faculty award, and Karez Hassan, Natalie Becerra and Tiffany Groteluschen received the staff award. 

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Jemalyn Griffin in the Agency

Griffin builds varied, impactful career across university

Dec 7 2023 - 1:45pm

Jemalyn Griffin’s contributions to the university span nearly a decade and extend to departments across campus, culminating in a leading role in the development of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Experience Lab.

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Megan Buffington

Buffington named Chancellor's Scholar

Nov 30 2023 - 7:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has named Megan Buffington as Chancellor's Scholar. Buffington is a journalism major from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. 

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Shari Veil

Veil receives 2023 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Relations Education

Nov 30 2023 - 7:45am

The National Communication Association Public Relations Division selected Shari Veil, dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, for the 2023 Outstanding Contribution to Public Relations Education Award. The Division recognizes achievements in public relations research. 

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