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.

Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association to speak on April 5

Apr 3 2022 - 7:30am

Dan Shelley, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association will speak with students at 3:35 p.m. on April 5 via Zoom. Shelley will discuss the good and bad roles U.S. media play in spreading or helping thwart disinformation.

Huskers earn seven awards in the National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition

Apr 3 2022 - 6:00am

On March 31, College of Journalism and Mass Communications students took home seven awards in the National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition. The competition was held during the annual National Broadcasting Society convention.

Joseph Weber, Alan Eno and Katie Krcmarik headshots

Three CoJMC faculty earn promotion

Apr 3 2022 - 5:45am

Three faculty in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned promotions in 2022. Joseph Weber, the Jerry and Karla Huse Professor of News-Editorial, earned a promotion from associate to full professor. Alan Eno and Katie Krcmarik earned promotions from assistant to associate professors of practice.

A second Checkout Room opens in the Agency

Apr 2 2022 - 7:30am

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications opened a second checkout room in the Agency last week to serve current college majors. The new Checkout Room is located on the third floor of the Lincoln Children’s Museum.

Author Shane Bauer to discuss “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment,” on April 13

Apr 2 2022 - 6:00am

Journalist and author Shane Bauer will discuss his book, “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment,” in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications on April 13 at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Keri Mesropov wins Women of Courage, Character, and Commitment award

Mar 31 2022 - 10:00am

Keri Mesropov, 1992 graduate and president and chief talent officer, TRG Arts, received the 2022 Women of Courage, Character, and Commitment award. This award, which is presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women’s Center, recognizes students, faculty or staff who have made a positive impact through professional, personal, mentoring or peer relationships.

Seline Lecture Series to focus on the business of journalism

Mar 30 2022 - 2:15pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce the 2022 Seline Lecture Series focusing on innovative business models in journalism. The advent of digital media and the loss of traditional advertising revenue have hit the journalism profession hard. Newsrooms across the country have faced cutbacks, layoffs and closures. News desserts have grown, and reliable news and information can be hard to find. To survive and thrive, the journalism industry must innovate and change.

Disinformation specialist and leading expert on Russian issues to host conversation with students on March 29

Mar 27 2022 - 10:00am

Marcus Kolga, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, disinformation specialist and leading Canadian expert on Russian issues will host a conversation with students on Tuesday, March 29, at 3:35 p.m. via Zoom.

Priority registration begins today

Mar 27 2022 - 8:30am

Priority registration begins today for those with senior standing. Your personal priority registration date and time is located in your MyRed account under MESSAGES. The date assigned to you is when your registration opens

Guillies honored as CoJMC’s Alumni Master

Mar 27 2022 - 8:15am

Wendy Guillies, president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, was honored as the 2022 CoJMC Alumni Master, during Masters Week from March 30 to April 1. Alumni Masters Week is a program sponsored by the Nebraska Alumni Association, the Student Alumni Association, and the UNL Chancellor's Office.

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