College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Former Chair of Human Rights Watch to discuss her book, "World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian" on Nov. 29

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs will co-sponsor a book talk with international human rights activist Jane Olson.

Olson will discuss her new book, “World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian,” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 29, at the International Quilt Museum. Refreshments will follow the discussion. To register to attend please visit https://go.unl.edu/worldcitizen. 

Six Daily Nebraskan alumni and staff inducted into its Hall of Fame

Six Daily Nebraskan alumni and its 1971-72 staffs were inducted into its Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 22. Beverly Deepe Keever, David Luebke, Matt Waite, Kent Warneke and Jeff Zeleny were Distinguished Alumni award winners. Not only did they make a difference to the Daily Nebraskan and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln but they had or have distinguished careers. 

Nebraska Nightly broadcasts first live newscast of the semester

Nebraska Nightly, the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications live newscast, aired its first episode of the fall 2022 semester on Oct. 11, 2022. Nebraska Nightly is one of the programs in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Experience Lab.

UNL welcomes 700 Nebraska high school journalists to campus for convention

More than 755 students and teachers from 48 Nebraska high schools made their way to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus on Oct. 17 to learn journalism and media skills from professional journalists, college educators and high school advisers.

Jacht & Nebraska Based Agencies Create Community Partnership Focused on Professional Development

Jacht Ad Agency, the student-run advertising agency at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be partnering with Artillery Media Co., redthread, and Swanson Russell to provide professional development opportunities through micro- internships and mentorship programs. 

Obituary: Wayne Charles Kreuscher

University of Nebraska alumnus Wayne Charles Kreuscher died on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in his Mahopac, N.Y., home. A graduate of both the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Journalism and the University of Nebraska School of Law, he was born Feb. 13, 1946, in Lincoln where he lived until he graduated from law school in 1974. His early focus was on journalism editing the Lincoln Southeast High School Clarion and working at the Lincoln Star even before entering university. A 1968 magna cum laude graduate of what was then the UNL J-School, he was editor of the Daily Nebraskan and member of the Innocents Society.

Six CoJMC alumni join the Young Alumni Academy

Six College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni were selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Young Alumni Academy, hosted by the Nebraska Alumni Association.

Dean's Update: October 2022

Thank you to all those who joined us for our Homecoming Celebration! We had a wonderful turnout of alumni and had the opportunity to show off the work-in-progress on our new studio and newsroom. The Ribbon Cutting on the new Don and Lorena Meier Studio will be on Nov. 17. Please join us if you are in the area! 

Donors and students recognized at scholarship brunch

College of Journalism and Mass Communications named scholarship donors and the students they support were recognized at a scholarship recognition brunch in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus Union on Oct. 8, 2022.

Obituary: Cassie Brenner

Cassie Brenner's family made only one ask of funeral-goers in the Lincoln woman's obituary. "Please help us celebrate her by wearing colors that represent her beautiful personality," the family wrote.