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!

CoJMC students gather for the CoJMC Backyard BBQ

Sep 7 2016 - 3:00pm

CoJMC students came out last Wednesday for the CoJMC Backyard BBQ on the Holman Plaza outside Andersen Hall. With the recently completed Centennial Mall open, students, faculty and staff got to know each other over hamburgers, hot dogs and cookies.

Starita directs his Native American interest into publications

Sep 2 2016 - 12:30pm

A fascination for Native American culture developed at a young age for Joe Starita. His lifelong passion has translated into multiple Native American publications, including the upcoming book, "A Warrior of the People."

CoJMC's Drone Journalism Lab launches drone operations manual

Sep 1 2016 - 11:30am

To help newsrooms get started using drones for journalism, the Drone Journalism Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is releasing the “The Drone Journalism Lab Operations Manual,” a guide that covers everything from pre-flight checklists to ethical considerations.

Clockwise from Left: Brandon Nutting, Michael Hanus, Octavio Kano-Galvan, Courtney Pearson and Katie Krcmarik

Meet the new CoJMC faculty & staff

Aug 30 2016 - 9:30am

We’re excited to introduce our four new faculty members and one new staff member joining the College of Journalism and Mass Communications this year. Joining us are Assistant Professors of Advertising and Public Relations Michael Hanus and Brandon Nutting, Visual Communications Professors of Practice Octavio Kano-Galvan and Katie Krcmarik and Career Development Specialist Courtney Pearson.

Professor Michelle Hassler named NHSPA Executive Director

Aug 30 2016 - 8:45am

Michelle Carr Hassler, an assistant professor of practice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named executive director of the Nebraska High School Press Association, a statewide group that supports scholastic journalism.

CoJMC awarded at NBA Convention

Aug 30 2016 - 8:30am

Students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications were recognized with scholarships and competitive awards at the recent Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention in Lincoln.

Dean Marron steps down as J&MC Educator editor

Aug 29 2016 - 8:30am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications Dean Maria Marron has announced that she’s stepping down as editor of Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, the leading journal in journalism and mass communications pedagogy, to focus on her commitments to the college.