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.

Journalism alumni named Nebraska’s sportswriters of the year

Mar 1 2023 - 3:00pm

Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduates, Evan Bland and Stu Pospisil, were named Nebraska’s 2022 Sportswriters of the year, respectively, by the National Sports Media Association.

Huskers on the Move: March 2023

Mar 1 2023 - 11:30am

Congratulations to these CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers! This month's features highlight several alumni who've started new jobs or received a promotion!

Dean's Update: February 2023

Feb 23 2023 - 9:00am

As promised, this month’s newsletter includes an update on our developing esports program. Headed up by UNL alum, Husker football great and seasoned esports coach Ahman Green, the proposed program offers an opportunity for students to engage in a shared passion for gaming in a centralized location on campus.

UNL Levels Up in Esports

Feb 21 2023 - 2:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is launching an interdisciplinary esports program that will offer scholarships, an esports arena and an undergraduate certificate program to enable students to learn and compete in a rapidly growing field. The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is spearheading the efforts.

Journalism class examined past coverage by the World-Herald on race

Feb 20 2023 - 9:45am

During the spring 2022 semester, a class of College of Journalism and Mass Communications students examined past coverage by the Omaha World-Herald to determine if the coverage was true, fair and accurate.

CoJMC students and alumni at the 2023 Nebraska Advertising Awards

Huskers win five Nebraska advertising awards

Feb 17 2023 - 4:30pm

Students in UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications brought home four silver awards and one gold award at the 2023 Nebraska Advertising Awards on Friday, Feb. 10.

20 Huskers to compete in the 2023 Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Feb 17 2023 - 3:15pm

With three monetary awards on the line, 20 students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications will compete in the Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge from Feb. 25-26 and on March 4.

Hallie Gutzwiller, Emma Krab and Barney McCoy

Journalism students and faculty place at the BEA Festival of Media Arts Competition

Feb 17 2023 - 3:00pm

Two College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and one faculty member took away prizes at the Broadcasting Education Association's Festival of Media Arts Competition. More than 80 colleges and universities from all over the U.S. and abroad entered the competition.

Huskers place first and eighth in Hearst audio competition

Feb 16 2023 - 6:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to announce that two of its students have earned recognition in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Audio Competition. Hallie Gutzwiller, a senior broadcasting major from Elm Creek, Nebraska, won first place and a $3,000 prize. Holly Fischer, a senior triple majoring in broadcasting, political science and advertising and public relations from Beatrice, Nebraska, received a certificate of merit for placing eighth in the competition.

Obituary: Brett Dettmer

Feb 14 2023 - 11:15am

Brett W. Dettmer, 27 of Syracuse, passed away at the Memorial Hospital in Guymon, OK on December 5, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1995, at the Syracuse Community Memorial Hospital to Bill & Dawn (Clark) Dettmer.

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