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.

Arielle Wiedenbeck speaks at Public Relations Society of America’s ICON Conference

Oct 29 2021 - 1:00pm

Arielle Wiedenbeck graduated from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications in May 2021. While at Andersen Hall she studied advertising and public relations and political science. She was also the creative director for 2020-2021 UNL Public Relations Students Society of America Bateman Team. The team won second place in the national competition with their project “The Civility Effect”.

Katie Krcmarik published in Baseline Shift: Untold Stories of Women in Graphic Design History

Oct 29 2021 - 8:30am

Assistant professor of practice in advertising and public relations Katie Krcmarik had a chapter in “Baseline Shift: Untold Stories of Women in Graphic Design History.” Baseline Shift centers diverse women across backgrounds whose work has shaped, shifted, and formed graphic design. It captures the untold stories of women across time who used graphic design to earn a living while changing the world.

Fantasy Sports to legalized betting, a recent study examines the possibility

Oct 29 2021 - 7:15am

A recent study, “A Shaky Bet: Legalized Sports Betting in the United States,” examined the attitudes of fantasy sports players to determine their likelihood to adopt legalized sports betting after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in May 2018.

Journalism grad charts unique career path via digital media

Oct 27 2021 - 4:45pm

Mekita Rivas, a journalism graduate, has used her talent for storytelling to build a career writing and editing for various publications. While on campus, she worked at the Daily Nebraskan and Nebraska Today.

LWVNE to Present Webinars on Media Literacy, Journalism Profession

Oct 26 2021 - 4:15pm

The League of Women Voters of Nebraska will present two virtual webinars related to media literacy, the journalism profession, and the importance of the First Amendment in November.

Dean's Update October 2021

Oct 25 2021 - 11:00am

This Friday is the Experience Lab Ribbon Cutting. I don’t know if I can fully express how proud I am of our college as we prepare for this exciting event. Faculty, staff and students have dedicated an incredible amount of time and energy launching the Experience Lab this fall. Through all the confusion of Covid, curriculum changes and construction plans, they have been laser focused on our vision to be a leader in experiential journalism and mass communications education.

Kirkpatrick selected for Research Development Fellows program

Oct 16 2021 - 7:15am

Ciera Kirkpatrick, assistant professor of advertising and public relations, was selected Oct. 15 to participate in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Research Development Fellows Program.

Garth Brooks interviewed by reporting students

Oct 15 2021 - 12:30pm

Assistant professor of journalism Chris Graves wasn’t expecting to walk away with the phone number of international country star Garth Brooks the night before his concert in Lincoln this August. Graves attended Brooks' press conference on Aug. 13 and the Memorial Stadium concert the following night to write a story for “Nebraska Quarterly,” the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s alumni magazine.

Obituary: Kelly Cain

Oct 15 2021 - 10:45am

Kelly Ann Cain, 61, was born on June 28, 1960, to Dr. Jerome A. & Helen M. Cain in Lincoln. She passed away on October 7, 2021.

Kelli Britten named AAF Lieutenant Governor

Oct 15 2021 - 7:00am

Assistant professor of practice Kelli Britten was named the Lieutenant Governor for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 9. She'll also serve on N3AC, the AAF National Advertising Awards Committee. In this role she is responsible for the district AAF competition as well as supporting AAF clubs in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

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