College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Graduation Spotlight: Marissa Kraus

May 16 2024 - 8:00am

After graduating from the CoJMC, senior journalism major Marissa Kraus of Columbia, Missouri will move to Los Angeles, California to start her first post-grad role as a sports reporting intern with the LA Times. Read more about Marissa and her college experiences below!

Hachtmann selected as University of Nebraska–Lincoln Athletics Alumni Master

Oct 28 2016 - 6:45am

Associate dean and CoJMC alumna, Frauke Hachtmann, has been selected by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Athletics as the 2016 Alumni Master.

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Starita writes book on first Native American doctor, available now

Oct 25 2016 - 3:15pm

by Savanah Baker

Susan La Flesche became the first Native American doctor in the United States, but only after breaking down thick walls of ethnic, racial and gender prejudice. Professor Joe Starita wrote the book “A Warrior of the People,” to draw attention to La Flesche’s accomplishments and to bring light to the American West’s history through the eyes of a woman.

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CoJMC and CBA students attend Society of American Business Editors and Writers conference

Oct 13 2016 - 10:45am

by Joe Weber

Students in the Financial Communications course, a joint effort of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the College of Business Administration, took in the sites in New York City and deepened their knowledge about business and financial journalism and investor relations in a trip to the fall 2016 conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers on Oct. 6 and 7.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln's first team from CoJMC competes in Adobe Analytics Challenge

Oct 12 2016 - 9:30am

by Savanah Baker

A graduate student team from the College of Journalism & Mass Communications, assisted by Professor Valerie Jones, is participating in the Adobe Analytics Challenge (AAC).

The 2016 CoJMC Alumni Master is Margaret Holman

Oct 12 2016 - 6:30am

Margaret Holman, president of Holman Consulting, has been selected as the 2016 CoJMC Alumni Master. Margaret will be honored on campus during Masters Week, Nov. 9-12.

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Jacht Ad Lab enters seventh year in CoJMC program

Oct 11 2016 - 1:30pm

by Savanah Baker

Jacht Ad Lab is in its seventh year as part of the College of Journalism & Mass Communications’ class choices, helping to create more qualified and experienced candidates for the work field.

Five CoJMC alums named among Lincoln's top young professionals

Oct 5 2016 - 6:30am

Five College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni were named among top young professionals by the Lincoln Journal Star.

Marian Andersen receives 2016 Sower Award

Sep 28 2016 - 6:15am

Marian Andersen received the 2016 Sower Award from the Nebraska Humanities Council Sept. 27 at a dinner before the 21^st Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities.

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CoJMC introduces 360-degree video, virtual reality modules into Visual Communication program

Sep 22 2016 - 4:45pm Students start by learning the basics of visual communication, including storytelling and how the technology works in the first two classes. Then they have the opportunity to choose which advanced modules they would like to take. Read more

CoJMC to host General Pershing talk by acclaimed WWI historian Mitchell Yockelson

Sep 20 2016 - 3:30pm

Nationally acclaimed historian and author Mitchell Yockelson will discuss World War I General John J. Pershing in a free presentation at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 11. University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Department of History are hosting Yockelson’s visit.

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