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.

McCoy features alumna, war correspondent in ‘Nebraska Stories’

May 15 2023 - 10:15am

Hebron native and University of Nebraska alumna Beverly Deepe Keever and her career as a Vietnam War correspondent is featured in the May 18 episode of “Nebraska Stories."

Husker students and staff pick up six Omaha Press Club awards

May 15 2023 - 9:15am

Five UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and one staff member received awards from the Omaha Press Club (OPC) for the 2023-2024 academic year at the OPC Foundation brunch on April 22 in Omaha.

Students, faculty and organizations honored at the Student Impact Awards

May 12 2023 - 3:15pm

UNL's Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement hosted an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 4 to announce and celebrate the 2022-23 academic year Student Impact Awards.

Five Huskers win awards to support summer internships

May 12 2023 - 11:30am

Five UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications students received internship awards to support their summer internships. Internship awards provide students with funding to help offset the cost of pursuing unpaid internships, low-paid internships or internships located in large cities.

Clockwise from top left: Lauryn Higgins, stringer, New York Times; Kelly Ann Scott, editor-in-chief and vice president of content, AL.com and Angel Jennings, assistant managing editor for culture and talent, Los Angeles Times

Husker alumni win three Pulitzer Prizes for journalism excellence

May 11 2023 - 4:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications is proud to announce that three alumni have won Pulitzer Prizes. Angel Jennings, Lauryn Higgins and Kelly Ann Scott have each been recognized for their outstanding work in journalism.

Jacob Vanderford, junior, advertising and public relations and sports media and communication major, receives the Student Leadership Award at the UNL Student Impact Awards on May 4.

Vanderford receives student leadership award

May 11 2023 - 2:30pm

Jacob Vanderford, a junior studying advertising and public relations and sports media and communication from Lincoln, was recently honored with the Student Leadership Award at the 2022-2023 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Impact Awards. This prestigious award recognizes Vanderford's exceptional leadership skills and his significant contributions to the university community.

Clockwise from top letf: Jordan Snader, writer and producer, Swanson Russell; Jackie Ostrowicki, assistant vice president and director of marketing, branding and digital media, University of Nebraska; Katie Ripa, vice president and account director, KidGlov and Christine Weeks, founder and CEO, Eleonor Creative

Four alumni recognized at 2023 PRISM Awards

May 11 2023 - 2:30pm

Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni have received recognition at the 2023 PRISM Awards, organized by the American Marketing Association Lincoln Chapter. The awards ceremony took place on May 9, 2023, at The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln.

Nathan Hé is presented the Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the GLBT Community by Chancellor Ronnie Green on May 4, 2023.

Students, alum honored at Nebraska Lavender Graduation

May 8 2023 - 3:00pm

On May 4, the University of Nebraska held its annual Lavender Graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of graduating LGBTQA+ students on campus. Among the honorees were two students and one alum from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Sports media elevates Gross’ passion to next level

May 8 2023 - 11:00am

Typically, doing class assignments on a Saturday isn’t every student’s vision of an ideal weekend. For Meg Gross, who recently photographed the Husker football spring game for her sports media and communication major in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday.

Jacht and National Student Production Awards logos

Jacht Agency wins three National Student Production Awards

May 3 2023 - 2:30pm

Student creators from Jacht Agency won three first-place awards at the National Student Production Awards, an extensive educational program created by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) that recognizes achievement in video production.

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