College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

by Molly Chapple

When Collective Impact Lincoln launched a canvassing and community building effort in the city’s six most economically challenged neighborhoods, College of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty saw an opportunity to immerse students from all of its majors in a hands-on civic engagement project.

The CoJMC has three upcoming opportunities for students to interview for internships at Lincoln Journal-Star, Dallas Morning News and Norfolk Daily News.

The checkout room will have extended hours starting Monday, Oct. 1.

by Molly Chapple

CoJMC professor Valerie Jones is launching the CoJMC’s first-ever Media Analytics Lab. The goal of the lab is to allow students to apply classroom knowledge and provide insights to clients based on the data they find. The lab is an extension of her online Digital Insight and Analytics class, which she developed in 2011 and has been teaching ever since.

Dear Friends of CoJMC,

We have been celebrating Homecoming this week, our time to welcome alums back into our classes and our building. I am constantly impressed with the graduates of our programs, who are incredibly loyal and ready to give back. This is a moment when we can visibly acknowledge YOUR role in our family of stakeholders, as supporters of our college, disciplines and industries. 

by Brianna Frisbie, sophomore ADPR major and PRSSA vice president of Chapter Advancement

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter reached its professional development goals and was named a Star Chapter. UNL PRSSA members have been recognized as a Star Chapter in 2014, 2016 and now once again for projects and programming completed in 2017.

by Molly Chapple

CoJMC Professor Gary Kebbel will serve as a virtual trainer and moderator for journalists in Fiji who are reporting on an upcoming general election in October.

by Bill Riccetti

Interim Dean Dr. Amy Struthers was selected as one of five faculty members who will represent the University of Nebraska at the Big Ten Academic Leadership Program this year.

by Molly Chapple

A team of eight CoJMC students recently made the final four in the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC), sponsored by the Anthony J. Fulginiti (AJF) Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter at Rowan University. Last spring was the first time a CoJMC team participated in the competition.

by Molly Chapple

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications brought home five of 12 student gold awards during the Pinnacle Awards Banquet at the conclusion of the annual Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention. The event, sponsored by Pinnacle Banks of Nebraska and Nebraska Public Power District, took place on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Embassy Suites in Lincoln.