College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

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

Dean's Update: April 2024

Apr 16 2024 - 10:30am

We had packed house over the weekend as alums traveled across the country to celebrate the life and legacy of Professor George Tuck. Speakers included CoJMC alums Jennifer Gutierrez (‘90), Mike Theiler (‘76), Julia Dean (‘92), Joel Sartore (‘85) and George and Mary Lynn’s dear friend Sherri Johnson. You can watch the recording of the live stream here.

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Nominations open for faculty and staff awards

Feb 11 2024 - 6:30am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is accepting nominations for the annual faculty and staff awards. Nominations will be accepted from faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the college. Nominations for the awards are due by March 31. Please submit a nomination form and optional (1-page max) letters of support. 

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Kristian Anderson poses with award

CoJMC Staff Council announces January Not Too Shabby awards

Feb 11 2024 - 6:00am

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications Staff Council announced the January Not Too Shabby Award winners. Assistant Professor of Practice Kristian Anderson received the faculty award, and Technical Director Jamie Wenz received the staff award. 

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Alex Fernando leads a workshop for students from Lefler Middle School in Lincoln. Fernando and CoJMC ambassadors had the students taking photos, shooting video, social media posts and an advertising campaign.

Hands-on journalism lessons fuel Fernando’s recruitment work

Feb 9 2024 - 11:45am

Alex Fernando’s knowledge of Husker sports and his extensive collection of memorabilia, including items from belt buckles to posters to red suits, earned him a nickname among friends: Mr. Husker.

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Aaron Housenga

Housenga is Super Bowl ready as part of NFL Network

Feb 9 2024 - 11:15am

Aaron Housenga loaded up on hands-on experiences as a sports media and communication and broadcast double major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Today, he is an associate producer for the NFL Network and will work this Sunday as part of the Super Bowl team.

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Doyle named January Student of the Month

Feb 7 2024 - 10:30am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Seamus Doyle as the January Student of the Month. Doyle, a junior broadcasting major from Spring, Texas, was recognized for his commitment to learning about research. 

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students in the Meier Studio

Professionals-in-residence join spring 2024 Experience Lab

Feb 5 2024 - 2:00pm

Twenty-two industry experts will join the Experience Lab as professionals-in-residence at UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications for the spring 2024 semester.

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Huskers on the Move: February 2024

Feb 1 2024 - 2:45pm

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured Huskers include alumni who have recently published books, national award-winners, recent graduates who've secured their first full-time jobs and more!

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Brian Beach

Beach places 18th in Hearst Explanatory Reporting Competition

Feb 1 2024 - 10:00am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that Brian Beach placed 18th in the Hearst Journalism Awards Explanatory Reporting Competition on Jan. 30. 

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Huskers take 3rd place in national Invent2Prevent Competition

Feb 1 2024 - 9:45am

A team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students took third place in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Invent2Prevent Competition. 

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Dean Shari Veil (left) presents the December Professor of the Month Award to Assistant Professor Kelli Boling on Jan. 24.

Boling named December Professor of the Month

Jan 28 2024 - 10:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announces Assistant Professor Kelli Boling as the December Professor of the Month.  

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