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.

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.

Huskers earn recognition at the American Advertising Federation’s 2024 Creative Nebraska Awards

Mar 1 2024 - 2:45pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students won 10 awards for outstanding creative work during the American Advertising Federation’s annual Creative Nebraska Awards on Feb. 23. The students earned seven silver awards, one gold and two special judge’s citations.

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