College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Three CoJMC students receive Most Promising Multicultural Student (MPMS) awards

by Molly Chapple

Three College of Journalism and Mass Communications students were recently named Most Promising Multicultural Students by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Anna Fobair, Julia Nguyen and Wellesley Michael were each awarded the honor. Carlos Velasco, graphic design major and creative director at Jacht Ad Lab, also received the award.

Global Eyewitness showcase set for Nov. 16

by Molly Chapple

Photojournalism students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications will present “Global Eyewitness Uganda: Stories of Life, Death & Hope” Thursday, Nov. 16. The students, who were part of the Global Eyewitness photojournalism program, will display their photos from last spring’s trip to Uganda.

Wounds of Whiteclay project recognized at two local events

by Molly Chapple

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications depth reporting class will be recognized for its Wounds of Whiteclay project at two upcoming events. The class will be honored for its exemplary journalism that came out of the project, culminating in the 2017 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism grand prize.

Larry Walklin retires from CoJMC after 50 years

by Alli Inglebright

Larry Walklin, professor at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, retired Sept. 1 after 50 years of service.

Leadership Lincoln works with CoJMC students to launch new brand image

by Alli Inglebrigth

Leadership Lincoln launched a new brand image this fall designed by CoJMC students. The nonprofit organization partnered with Kelli Britten’s spring 2017 ad campaigns class. The class worked with Leadership Lincoln to research and design a new brand strategy for the organization.

theSkimm visits the CoJMC

by Alli Inglebright

theSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisber and Carly Zakin visited the College of Journalism & Mass Communications Oct. 6 to talk with students about their media company.

Attend the "Black Jack Pershing: Love and War" screening

The broadcast premiere of “Black Jack Pershing: Love and War” coincides with this year’s 99th anniversary of World War I’s armistice.

The documentary, produced and directed by Professor Barney McCoy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, tells the story of General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and the only active duty six-star general in U.S. history.

CoJMC alums lead Lincoln Rotary Club

by Molly Chapple

One College of Journalism and Mass Communications alum has followed another as leader of  the downtown Lincoln Rotary Club.

 Jennifer Brinkman, a 1993 broadcasting alumna and 2017-2018 club president, follows Mark Stephens, a 1983 advertising alumnus and the previous year’s president who was awarded outstanding club president at the Rotary District Conference this past August.

Students win SCBS awards

by Alli Inglebright

Three students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications won grand prizes at the South Central Broadcasting Society award ceremony last week in Texas. The SCBS is a chapter of the National Broadcasting Society.

Five CoJMC students selected as Omaha World-Herald Fellows

The Omaha World-Herald chose five students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications to work as reporting fellows at the newspaper for Fall 2017.