College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Vern Powers, '84, CEO of Hastings Industrial Manufacturing, received the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

Powers honored with Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award

Apr 26 2024 - 12:30pm

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln celebrated eight entrepreneurs from across the state and beyond who positively impact the future of entrepreneurship. CoJMC alum Vern Powers ('84), CEO of Hastings Industrial Manufacturing, was honored with a new award, the Jeff Vaske Service in Entrepreneurship Award.

Sports media and communication students and faculty to travel to Spain this summer

Feb 25 2022 - 12:00pm

After a few years on hiatus due to the pandemic, students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications will travel to Spain this summer to learn more about global sports, media and entertainment. For nearly three weeks CoJMC students will travel throughout Spain in participation of a 3-credit class led by sports media and communication associate professor, John Shrader. Shrader is familiar with the trip as he has previously taken students to Spain for similar study abroad trips.

Professionals-in-residence meet with students in the experience lab

CoJMC announces spring 2022 professionals in residence

Feb 20 2022 - 3:15pm

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is pleased to announce that 21 industry professionals have joined The Experience Lab as professionals-in-residence for the spring 2022 semester.

Three CoJMC students chosen Clifton Strengths Institute coaches

Feb 20 2022 - 4:45am

Three students in the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications were chosen as Clifton Strengths Institute coaches for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Jacht Agency announces new members for Spring 2022

Feb 18 2022 - 12:45pm

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its crew for Spring 2022. This year, 65 students were accepted into the competitive program. The student-run agency is composed of “Jachters”, both returning and new students from several backgrounds and majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

Communication Design Workshops

Feb 18 2022 - 8:15am

Communication Design workshops are happening now through May and they're open to any CoJMC student. Get hands-on experience to help with learning software and equipment through a series of instructor-led workshops that take place in person at the scheduled date and time in Room 27 in the Andersen Hall lower level. They're free and if you're a student taking a Communication Design course (JOMC 131, 132 or 133) each workshop counts as 2 points of extra credit. Students can earn up to a total of 10 points of extra credit per class.

Glow Big Red is this week

Feb 13 2022 - 8:15am

From noon to noon on Feb. 16 to 17, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host its annual 24 hours of giving event.

Alloway to be inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

Feb 13 2022 - 7:15am

Rick Alloway, associate professor of broadcasting and general manager of 90.3 KRNU, will be inducted in the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame on Aug. 9, during the 87th Annual NBA Convention.

Huskers named finalists in NBS National Student Electronic Media Competition

Feb 13 2022 - 7:15am

Huskers were named finalists in seven categories of the National Electronic Media Association’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition on Feb. 11.

Huskers take first and 15th in the Hearst Audio Competition

Feb 12 2022 - 10:00am

Two Huskers placed in the national Hearst Journalism Awards Audio Competition on Feb. 9, 2022. Chase Porter, who graduated in May 2021 with degrees in broadcasting and philosophy, took first place. Ethan Petrik, a senior sports media and communication and broadcasting double major, placed 15th.

Cooper Foundation, University Honors Program and CoJMC to host a conversation on race in sports

Feb 11 2022 - 11:15am

On Wednesday, February 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Cooper Foundation, Nebraska’s University Honors Program and the College Journalism and Mass Communications are hosting the student event “Cooper Conversation: Tackling the Complex Dynamics of Race, Sports and Social Justice” in the Red Cloud A room at the Cather Dining Complex.

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