College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

UNL Documentary "Running Towards the Fire" Wins Grand Prize at Marina del Ray Film Festival

Jul 2 2024 - 10:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that "Running Towards the Fire – A War Correspondent's Story" was awarded the Grand Prize for best TV documentary at the Marina del Rey Film Festival on June 27. Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Journalism Barney McCoy directed the film.

Annual Welcome Night Now Backyard BBQ

Jul 20 2015 - 7:00pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications will celebrate the start of another great year with a Backyard Barbeque on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. There will be FREE food, prizes and music by the Bathtub Dogs.

UNL students Rebekka Schlichting (left) and Alex Mallory (far right) met with U.S. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students attend inaugural White House gathering of Native youths

Jul 19 2015 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students Alex Mallory and Rebekka Schlichting were among a dozen Nebraskans who joined Native youths at the White House earlier this month for the inaugural White House Tribal Youth Gathering.

CoJMC alumnus makes history with BuzzFeed

Jul 19 2015 - 7:00pm

Ben Kreimer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumnus, is making history as the beta fellow at BuzzFeed’s Open Lab For Journalism, Technology and the Arts.

Andersen Hall, College of Journalism and Mass Commumications

Journalism students to cover State Games of America

Jul 18 2015 - 7:00pm

As part of a two-week course, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will be covering the 2015 State Games of America in Lincoln and Omaha.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln CoJMC places fourth in the nation in Hearst Journalism Awards Program

Jun 22 2015 - 7:00pm

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications placed fourth in the nation the 2014-2015 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Currently, 108 accredited undergraduate journalism schools are eligible to participate in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

CoJMC students to produce live coverage of 2015 State Games of America

Jun 21 2015 - 7:00pm

University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will be on the ground covering the 2015 State Games of America in Lincoln and Omaha as part of a two-week, intensive course.

team leader Haylee Carpenter of Lincoln with her group: Alexandra Deman of Papillion, Joe Aguirre of Greenwood, Connor Gerdes of Olathe, KS, and Brennen Wohlford of Lenexa, KS

University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Media Academy Draws Students from Four States

Jun 16 2015 - 7:00pm

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications held its first media academy in early June. High school students from Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois and Missouri came to campus to learn about all things related to media.

Jacht Student Ad Lab Announces New Members for Summer 2015

Jun 15 2015 - 7:00pm

Jacht Ad Lab, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ student advertising agency, has announced their crew for the summer 2015 session, selecting students who represent a mix of returning and new students from multiple disciplines across the campus.

Spring 2015 Dean's List, Honor Roll named

Jun 14 2015 - 7:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced 195 students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications were named to the Deans' List/Honor Roll for the spring 2015 semester.

Chris Heady, Mara Klecker, and Faiz Siddiqui

University of Nebraska–Lincoln wins Three National SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

May 7 2015 - 7:00pm

The Society of Professional Journalists recently recognized the 2014 National Mark of Excellence Awards winners. University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students won 3 awards in three different categories.

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