College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

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Lindemann wins the 2024 Grimes Memorial Competition

Mar 27 2024 - 11:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications announced on March 27 that Marissa Lindemann is the 2024 George and Eva Grimes Memorial Competition winner. Lindemann is a sophomore broadcasting and journalism double major from Des Moines, Iowa.

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Linda Shipley

Obituary: Linda Shipley

Feb 23 2024 - 1:15pm

Linda J. Shipley, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on January 23, 2024, at the age of 78. Linda was born to Robert and Kathryn Mahoney on July 8, 1945, in Lincoln, NE.

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Huskers earn recognition in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts

Feb 21 2024 - 3:45pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that journalism student Clare Arter and professor John Shrader earned awards in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts on Feb. 16.  

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20 Huskers compete in the 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Feb 21 2024 - 11:00am

With three scholarships on the line, 20 students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications competed in the Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge from Feb. 23-24. 

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Ramon De Vere “Ray” Hansen

Obituary: Ramon De Vere “Ray” Hansen

Feb 21 2024 - 11:00am

Lifelong newspaper publisher and author, Ramon De Vere “Ray” Hansen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Center, Olathe, KS. He was 97. He was surrounded by family, loved ones and compassionate caregivers during the time of his passing.

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Alana Ross

Ross grows, pays it forward through campus organizations

Feb 21 2024 - 10:00am

Alana Ross, a sports media communication and advertising/public relations double major from Houston, Texas, came to Nebraska nervous about what college would bring. However, those concerns faded after meeting with her OASIS peer mentor and diving head-first into opportunities like UCARE and RSOs head-first. Now she’s helping fellow Huskers find their home at Nebraska.

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George Tuck Celebration of Life

Feb 21 2024 - 9:45am

Retired University of Nebraska professor George Tuck died December 14, 2023 as a result of Alzheimer’s at Country House Residence for memory care in Lincoln Nebraska. He was 81.

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Jemalyn Griffin, assistant professor of practice; Changmin Yan, associate professor

Griffin and Yan take on childhood adversity in Grand Challenges project

Feb 19 2024 - 4:15pm

Advertising and public relations faculty members at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Jemalyn Griffin, assistant professor of practice, and Changmin Yan, associate professor, are co-principal investigators on the Grand Challenges Catalyst Award project "Inspiring Outcomes for Children through Equitable Early Childhood Education Experiences."

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Lynsey Addario

Humanitarian photojournalist Lynsey Addario to present E.N. Thompson lecture

Feb 19 2024 - 2:30pm

The 35th season of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln presents “Of Love and War: Stories of Tragedy and Resilience” by award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario on March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Lied Center.

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Students take photographs on the Mekong river in Vietnam during the 2023 Global Eyewitness trip.

Global Eyewitness Information Session Feb. 29

Feb 18 2024 - 6:30am

Join us for an enlightening information session about the Global Eyewitness program and the unique opportunities available during the 2024-2025 academic year. Discover how you can be part of a transformative journey that combines travel, storytelling, and ethical journalism.

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Jacht Agency announces new members for spring semester

Feb 17 2024 - 8:45pm

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its student crew for the spring 2024 semester. This semester, there are 48 Jachters,” who represent students from different backgrounds and majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). 

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