College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Cobler selected for New York Times talent-pipeline mentorship program

Sep 22 2023 - 10:45am

Ariana Joy Cobler, a CoJMC junior from Yokosuka, Japan, was recently named to the second New York Times Corps cohort. Cobler is one of 19 undergraduate students from across the country selected to participate in the talent-pipeline mentorship program.

Kirkpatrick welcomed as first guest on new Nebraska Extension podcast

Sep 6 2023 - 1:30pm

Dr. Ciera Kirkpatrick, an assistant professor of advertising and public relations in the CoJMC, was the first guest on Nebraska Extension's new podcast, "The Good Life in Early Life." The series will highlight Nebraska's research on early care and youth education.

The Society of Professional Journalists selects Jill Martin for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award

Sep 5 2023 - 2:00pm

The Society of Professional Journalists has chosen Jill Martin as recipient of the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award. Martin is an assistant professor at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Obituary: Jessica Kennedy-Matthews

Aug 31 2023 - 3:30pm

Jessica passed away on August 28, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland, with her beloved husband, Scott, by her side. Jess and Scott were nearing the end of a wonderful road trip through Ireland when Jess suddenly fell ill and later died in a Dublin hospital.

Lindsay Krause goes in for a kill. Photo by Scott Bruhn, Nebraska Communications.

If you see it: Husker volleyball gave state new role models

Aug 31 2023 - 3:30pm

Sports media and communications alum Abby Barmore wrote an her last article for the Nebraska News Service about the Husker volleyball program and Husker volleyball player Lindsay Krause before graduating in December 2021. A version of the article was published in Nebraska Today to promote Nebraska Volleyball Day.

Dean's Update: August 2023

Aug 24 2023 - 8:45am

I love the start of the fall semester. The energy and excitement even cuts through the steamy 100+ degree heat we’ve been experiencing in Nebraska! We are so excited for the start of a new semester and to introduce you to the five new faculty and new director of academic advising starting this academic year.

Five faculty and one new staff member join Nebraska's College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Aug 23 2023 - 10:45am

Five faculty and one new staff member joined CoJMC, starting in the 2023-24 academic year: assistant professor of practice, Kristian Anderson; assistant professor of practice and Deepe Family Chair in Depth Reporting, Chris Graves; assistant professor in media law, Dr. Michael K. Park; assistant professor in sports media and communication, Dr. Ryan Tan; assistant professor and Deepe Family Chair in Depth Reporting, Dr. Linda White; and director of advising, Alisa Smith.

Broadcasting Huskers win four national best of show awards

Aug 22 2023 - 4:30pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications won 16 awards—including four Best of Show—at the 2023 Broadcast Education Association’s On-Location Creative Works Competition.

Six Huskers win gold at Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards

Aug 22 2023 - 10:00am

Six Huskers won gold at the 2023 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards, along with several CoJMC alumni and incoming first-year students. The winners received their awards during the Nebraska Broadcasters Association annual convention on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Veil honored with Nebraska Broadcasters Association Friend to Broadcasters Award

Aug 21 2023 - 4:15pm

Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was honored with the Friend to Broadcasters Award at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The banquet was the opening event at the NBA's 89th annual convention.

Four Nebraska News Service alums win national Edward R. Murrow Award

Aug 21 2023 - 11:00am

The Nebraska News Service and four recent graduates from UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications won the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Digital Reporting from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

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