College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Obituary: JL (John) Schmidt

Apr 23 2024 - 11:30am

JL (John) Schmidt, 77, was born December 20, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebr., and passed to eternity April 21, 2024. A Scottsbluff native and 1976 University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism graduate, Schmidt began his newspaper career at The Daily Nebraskan in 1966. He worked as a reporter, copy editor, business manager and night news editor.

Bottle with packaging designed by students

Huskers win regional advertising awards, advance to nationals

Apr 25 2023 - 2:45pm

Two entries from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications have won American Advertising Awards in the Region 9 competition.

McCoy receives grant from Humanities Nebraska

Apr 23 2023 - 2:45pm

In partnership with Nebraska Public Media, Barney McCoy, the Gilbert and Martha Hitchcock Professor of Broadcasting in the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications, received a grant from Humanities Nebraska. The grant will support the production of “Running Towards the Fire,” a WWII documentary about University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate Barney Oldfield and Reuters News correspondent Robert Reuben.

Broadcasting legend Ron Hull passes away

Apr 21 2023 - 10:00am

Ron Hull, a leader of Nebraska Public Media and a public television trailblazer, has passed away. He was 92-years-old. For nearly 70 years, Hull made Nebraska Public Media his life’s work – beginning his career in 1955 just a year after Nebraska’s public television station was founded. In fact, at that time it was only the ninth station to sign on to the PBS system. From the beginning, Hull was a jack-of-all-trades, producing and directing an array of television programs with his sights set on creating programs that both informed and entertained.

Jill Lamkins, senior, broadcasting and sports media and communication and Hannah-Kate Kinney, senior, broadcasting, journalism and advertising and public relations

Kinney, Lamkins serve as emcees of New Venture Competition

Apr 16 2023 - 2:45pm

Two students from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications served as emcees for an event at the Sheldon Museum of Art.

Paige Brophy (left), junior advertising and public relations major, and Emily Bray, senior advertising and public relations and graphic design double major

Huskers receive AAF Nebraska scholarships

Apr 16 2023 - 8:15am

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce that two of its students have been selected as scholarship winners by the American Advertising Federation Nebraska.

Five students named May 2023 Chancellor's Scholars

Apr 16 2023 - 8:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to announce that five exceptional students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been named as Chancellor’s Scholars. The prestigious award is the highest academic recognition the University offers and is given to those who have achieved an A in every undergraduate class.

Nebraska Chapter of PRSSA Announces 2023-2024 Officer Team

Apr 16 2023 - 8:00am

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce that the Nebraska Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America has selected its new officer team for the 2023-2024 academic year.

With Buoy, Brophy helps impact nonprofits across the state

Apr 12 2023 - 10:45am

Advertising and public relations student Paige Brophy wears a lot of different hats for Buoy. In addition to working with the team of 30+ students that make up Buoy, Brophy organizes, communicates and collaborates with a roster of nonprofit clients that utilize Buoy’s marketing services.

Urich visits campus as the Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research

Apr 12 2023 - 10:45am

Jennifer Urich, CEO and co-founder of Sparrow Strategy, was this year’s Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Urich was on campus from Feb. 27 to March 11 and visited numerous classes, sharing her strategic expertise.

Jacht Agency collaborates with student ad agencies across country to deliver annual workshop Jachtventure

Apr 12 2023 - 10:15am

Jacht Agency announces its first annual outreach event, Jachtventure. What started as a discussion about student agencies in Nebraska blossomed into a bigger conversation about all student advertising firms across the country. From this, the idea of Jachtventure was born.

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