College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Vern Powers, '84, CEO of Hastings Industrial Manufacturing, received the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

Powers honored with Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award

Apr 26 2024 - 12:30pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated eight entrepreneurs from across the state and beyond who positively impact the future of entrepreneurship. CoJMC alum Vern Powers ('84), CEO of Hastings Industrial Manufacturing, was honored with a new award, the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

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Charlie Arnot and Jana Langemach

Arnot establishes Look East Fund for Student Opportunity

Nov 15 2023 - 10:30am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alum Charlie Arnot recently established the Look East Fund for Student Opportunity. Arnot is the founder and CEO of Look East PR and Communications Agency.

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USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (Blue) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Vance Scott

Alumni assist USS Nebraska with project to honor the Cornhusker State

Nov 11 2023 - 11:00am

BANGOR, Washington — On Veterans Day, the USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) began honoring the Cornhusker State by naming all work and living spaces after Nebraska communities. Vance Scott, commanding officer on the U.S. Navy’s nuclear powered, Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, came up with the idea while touring University of Nebraska Innovation Campus and the Scarlet Hotel during Lincoln Navy Week in August.

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Ryan Tan

Tan wins Faculty Slam; clinches CoJMC’s three-peat

Nov 10 2023 - 12:45pm

Tan, an assistant professor of sports media and communications, won the 2023 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam Nov. 8, chosen by spectators among five presenters.

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scholarship recipients

Annual scholarship brunch brings donors and students together

Nov 6 2023 - 5:15pm

Nebraska’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications scholarship donors and the students they support were recognized at a scholarship recognition brunch in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus Union on Nov. 4, 2023.

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Huskers on the Move: November 2023

Nov 6 2023 - 9:45am

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

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Kale Murray and Zoey Reeves

Murray and Reeves win the 2023 Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity Challenge

Nov 4 2023 - 3:30pm

Senior advertising and public relations major Kale Murray of Elkhorn and junior advertising and public relations major Zoey Reeves of Battle Creek won the 2023 Bailey Lauerman Design Diversity in Nebraska Challenge on Thursday, Nov. 2.

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alumni at Andersen Hall

Homecoming 2023 highlights at Andersen Hall

Oct 30 2023 - 2:15pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications had much to celebrate during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 2023 Homecoming Week from Oct. 23-28.

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Three CoJMC alumni join the Young Alumni Academy

Oct 30 2023 - 9:15am

Three College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni were selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Young Alumni Academy, hosted by the Nebraska Alumni Association.

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Hannah-Kate Kinney and Preston Kotik

Kinney crowned homecoming royalty at Nebraska

Oct 29 2023 - 1:45pm

College of Journalism and Mass Communications senior Hannah-Kate Kinney of Omaha was crowned homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 28.

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Lyle Denniston

Renowned Supreme Court journalist Lyle Denniston ('55) honored with Distinguished Nebraskan Award

Oct 27 2023 - 12:00pm

Lyle Denniston (‘55) was awarded the Distinguished Nebraskan Award on Oct. 24, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The Distinguished Nebraskan Award recognizes exceptional Nebraskans who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.

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