College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

CoJMC alumna wins Investigative Reporters & Editors award

by Molly Chapple

CoJMC alumna Paula Lavigne, an investigative reporter at ESPN, was recently named a winner of the 2017 Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) awards in the book category for "Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University Amid College Football’s Sexual Assault Crisis.”

Hassler selected to participate in solutions journalism academy

Associate Professor of Practice Michelle Hassler was selected to be part of the inaugural Solutions Journalism Education Academy this summer. Hassler is one of 10 participants attending the July 12-13 academy at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.

CoJMC professor wins award for documentary film

“Black Jack Pershing: Love and War” has been honored with an Award of Excellence by judges in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts documentary division competition. Producer/director Barney McCoy, broadcasting professor at the CoJMC, was honored with the award at the BEA’s 2018 convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, April 8.

Burge announces retirement

On Monday, April 2, 2018, Trudy Burge, assistant professor of practice and technical writing coordinator, announced her retirement from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC). Her final day with the college will be May 11, 2018.

Berens to be honored by Civic Nebraska

Charlyne Berens, emeritus professor and associate dean at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (University of Nebraska–Lincoln) College of Journalism and Mass Communications, will be honored as an Outstanding Civic Health Partner by Civic Nebraska on April 12.

Norton to be honored by Wheaton College

Will Norton, Jr., former dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, will be honored with a Distinguished Service to Society award by the Wheaton College Alumni Association.

PRSSA scores two Student Impact Awards

by Brianna Frisbie, sophomore, advertising and public relations 

PRSSA members received two top awards for leadership and program development at University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Impact Awards on Thursday, March 29.

A message from Interim Dean Struthers

This is a special week at the CoJMC as we celebrate J-Days, a springtime tradition. I am especially excited about this year’s event, because our students are in charge! The Student Advisory Board (SAB), with members that include freshmen through seniors, and representatives of each major, has created a wonderful suite of activities. The leadership they have taken to add their own contributions to our college culture is truly heart-warming.

CoJMC Students attend NICAR in Chicago

by Lauryn Higgins

Every year the brightest and the best data journalists and journalism students descend upon the windy city for a four-day conference to mingle, listen and discuss the latest innovative technologies that are helping advance newsrooms. 

Hanus experiences his first South by Southwest

by Mike Hanus

Every year, some of the brightest minds in journalism, advertising, business, technology, film and music get together to talk about the latest advancements and upcoming trends in their fields. South by Southwest is a massive combination of festivals, concerts, panels and keynote speeches that annually brings more than 250,000 visitors  for 10 days to Austin, Texas.