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.

New class of ambassadors announced for the 2022-2023 school year

May 9 2022 - 9:30am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism has welcomed in a new class of ambassadors. Six students joined the ambassador team in January 2022, and seven students joined in April 2022.

Mark your calendar: NYC Media Tour

May 8 2022 - 6:00pm

We haven’t been able to travel due to COVID-19, but we are bringing back the NYC Media Tour in fall 2022. Mark your calendar for Oct. 17 and 18, 2022, and join us to tour media outlets and agencies in New York City. Travel will correspond with fall break.

Meier Foundation announces major gift to support newsroom and television studio

May 7 2022 - 3:15pm

The Donald and Lorena Meier Foundation of Chicago is giving $755,000 to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications to support construction of a new television studio and newsroom.

Huskers inducted into journalism honor society

May 6 2022 - 2:15pm

Ten Huskers were inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha during a ceremony held on May 6 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus. Kappa Tau Alpha is a collegiate honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in journalism and mass communication.

Huskers inducted into the 2022 class of Alpha Delta Sigma

May 6 2022 - 10:00am

Nine students from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, the Nebraska College of Business, the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the College of Education and Human Sciences were inducted into the 2022 class of the Alpha Delta Sigma honor society on Monday, April 18.

Three CoJMC students named spring 2022 Chancellor’s Scholars

May 3 2022 - 11:30am

Three students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been named Chancellor’s Scholars. This is the highest academic award the University offers and this year the distinction is shared by 82 student scholars graduating this May.

Husker creates business to explore career interests and help fellow students

Apr 30 2022 - 3:45pm

Sophomore advertising and public relations major and entrepreneurship minor Aditi Gunda launched her business, a videocast series called “The Business Takeaway” (TBT), at the start of 2022. Gunda was struggling to figure out a career path because she had so many interests in the public relations field.

Kelli Britten honored as AAF District 9 Faculty Advisor of the Year

Apr 30 2022 - 3:30pm

Assistant Professor of Practice Kelli Britten was named the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 9 Faculty Advisor of the Year at the District 9 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC).

Husker alumna writes book with the hope of inspiring peers to reach their potential

Apr 30 2022 - 12:45pm

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna Nicole Kyung Buntgen has always loved writing, it’s what drew her to Andersen Hall in 2016. In high school she was actively involved with the student newspaper and yearbook clubs. Buntgen declared a journalism major early on, but eventually switched to advertising and public relations when she started to narrow in on her interests.

Nebraska’s National Student Advertising Competition team wins second place at districts

Apr 29 2022 - 4:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team placed second at the District 9 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition on April 22, 2022. The District 9 regional competitors come from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Nine schools competed at this year’s competition.

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