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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Dean Shari Veil and Hallie Gutzwiller

Gutzwiller named runner-up at Hearst National Championships

Jun 14 2023 - 8:45am

Winning college journalists in the 63rd National Writing, Photojournalism, Audio, Television and Multimedia Championships were announced on June 7, 2023 by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program.

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Drew Baldridge

Baldridge awarded the third annual Bailey Lauerman Fund for Student Opportunity Scholarship

Jun 13 2023 - 11:00am

BL’s annual scholarship is one of the ways we uphold our commitment to growing DEI in our agency, in our community, and in the industry. Each year, we award a scholarship to one student who exemplifies a diverse perspective and a commitment to supporting marginalized groups.

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Bobby Coleman, Marissa Lindemann

Two CoJMC students participate in Rural Fellows internship program

Jun 5 2023 - 4:00pm

Rural Prosperity Nebraska kicked off the 10th season of its Rural Fellows internship program on June 5. Twenty one students will live in 10 rural communities across the state, working on community development projects that range from public health to downtown creative arts districts.

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Huskers on the Move: June 2023

Jun 5 2023 - 12:30pm

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured alumni include May 2023 graduates with their first full-time jobs, Heartland Emmy nominees, job promotions and more!

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Jacht students at AMA Prism Awards

Huskers win 12 awards at 2023 AMA Prism Awards

May 30 2023 - 5:15pm

The Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association held its annual Prism Awards on May 4, 2023. The Prism Awards were created to celebrate the strength and innovation of Lincoln’s marketers. Student groups within the College of Journalism and Mass Communications won nine Prism Awards and three Sterling Awards.

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Chris DeRuyscher

Chris DeRuyscher elected into IDEA Hall of Fame

May 30 2023 - 2:00pm
The Information Display & Entertainment Association (IDEA) is proud to announce the election of Chris DeRuyscher into the IDEA Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will take place July 12th at the 2023 IDEA Conference to be held in Austin, TX.
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Hannah-Kate Kinney and Kylee Sodomka

Two Huskers awarded Nebraska Broadcasters Association scholarships

May 25 2023 - 2:45pm

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation awarded scholarships to two UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. The following students are recipients of the $2,000 NBA EEO Scholarships for 2023:

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College names Experience Lab leads for upcoming semester

May 25 2023 - 9:15am

UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced the thirteen Matousek Scholars who will serve as student leads in the college's Experience Lab for the fall 2023 semester. The experiential learning program allows students to gain hands-on experience from the first day they begin college. More than 200 students will participate in the Experience Lab this fall.

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Shari Veil

Dean's Update: May 2023

May 23 2023 - 1:30pm

Over the weekend, we added 210 CoJMC graduates to the alumni family! On Friday, 27 graduate students received their master of arts degrees or a graduate certificate at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. On Saturday, 183 undergraduate students crossed the stage at Memorial Stadium. We had beautiful weather throughout the weekend as Chancellor Ronnie Green presided over his final commencement at Nebraska. On Monday, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter named Rodney D. Bennett as the priority candidate for our next chancellor.

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Dulce Garcia

Dulce Garcia named Outstanding Honors Graduate

May 21 2023 - 12:15pm

Sixteen graduating seniors earned awards from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The students were selected from among 300-plus Honors graduates during the 2022-23 academic year.

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