College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Dean's Update: June 2024

Jun 12 2024 - 9:15am

For so many of our students, college would not be possible without a part-time job. We typically employ about 60 part-time student workers every year in the CoJMC. Positions include our ambassadors who conduct workshops and recruit in local high schools, peer mentors who support our new freshmen when they get to campus, our music and sports directors at 90.3 KRNU and equipment check-out room and design lab assistants. The average student worker makes just over $2,500 during the academic year. But, with 60+ students, those figures add up fast. So, we asked some of our students, “Why is it important for you to have a part-time job in Andersen Hall?” Please take a moment to read their responses and considering giving to support the work they do. I expect their stories will resonate with many of you who were once in their shoes.

CoJMC in the National News

Aug 7 2014 - 7:00pm

Media outlets across the nation featured and cited the CoJMC on a number of occasions in July. University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty, administration, student and staff appearances in the national media are logged at http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews/      .

SPJ recognizes Sue Bullard for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism

Jul 23 2014 - 7:00pm

The Society of Professional Journalists has chosen Sue Burzynski Bullard, associate professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award.

Four CoJMC students participate in Nebraska at Oxford Program

Jul 19 2014 - 7:00pm

Four students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism participated in the 26th annual Nebraska at Oxford Program July 20-Aug. 16 at the University of Oxford in England, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Grad student receives 2014 National Native Media Award

Jul 13 2014 - 7:00pm

Rebekka Schlichting earned first-and second-place awards in the 2014 National Native Media Awards competition. The annual competition recognizes excellence in reporting by Native and non-Native journalists across the U.S. and Canada.

Jacht Ad Lab Welcomes Biggest Summer Crew Ever

Jun 19 2014 - 7:00pm

Jacht Ad Lab is taking it to the next level this summer with their largest summer crew yet. Jacht brings together highly motivated students from any major who are passionate about applying their knowledge and skills to the advertising and public relations fields.

Jenna Jaynes wins BTN LiveBIG journalism award

Jun 10 2014 - 7:00pm

Jenna Jaynes is one of five winners of the first BTN LiveBIG Student Solutions Journalism Awards. BTN challenged students from Big Ten universities to tell compelling and important stories through the BTN LiveBIG Share a Solution program.

Survey shows Chinese journalism students seek less news censorship

Jun 4 2014 - 7:00pm

China’s budding journalists hunger for more critical reporting about their nation — and call for less censorship of the news media there, according to a recent survey of journalism students conducted by University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Joe Weber and a Shantou University colleague.

Kaylee Everly places second in National Hearst Journalism Competition

Jun 4 2014 - 7:00pm

Kaylee Everly, of Fremont, placed second in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s National Championships held in Washington, D.C., June 2-5, 2014. Overall, University of Nebraska–Lincoln finished second in the Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition; fourth in the Intercollegiate Broadcast News Competition; and tenth in the Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition.

Gary Kebbel awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant

Jun 2 2014 - 7:00pm

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars has awarded Gary Kebbel, a professor of journalism, a Fulbright Specialist grant. Kebbel will be working with the U. S. Mission to the Africa Union, a cooperative organization of 54 African nations where he will be consulting with the Africa Union on its draft strategic communication plan. This is his second Fulbright Specialist grant award.

Wang selected for advertising visiting professor fellowship

Jun 1 2014 - 7:00pm

The Advertising Educational Foundation has selected advertising and public relations assistant professor (Bryan) Ming Wang for a two-week Visiting Professor Program fellowship. Wang will spend two weeks with Grey Advertising in New York City from June 2 to 13.

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