College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Shari Veil, Jane T. Olson Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Dean's Update: April 2024

Apr 16 2024 - 10:30am

We had packed house over the weekend as alums traveled across the country to celebrate the life and legacy of Professor George Tuck. Speakers included CoJMC alums Jennifer Gutierrez (‘90), Mike Theiler (‘76), Julia Dean (‘92), Joel Sartore (‘85) and George and Mary Lynn’s dear friend Sherri Johnson. You can watch the recording of the live stream here.

Walsh chosen for national faculty success program

Oct 3 2021 - 9:00am

Jessica Fargen Walsh, an assistant professor of journalism, was chosen to participate in the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity’s Faculty Success Program in spring 2022.

Obituary: Donald Ward Robinson

Oct 3 2021 - 8:00am

Donald Ward Robinson passed from this life September 18, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dean's Update September 2021

Sep 27 2021 - 9:00am

Happy Homecoming Week! I’m looking forward to seeing you this Friday, from 5-8 p.m., for the CoJMC Homecoming Party. Partake in appetizers and adult beverages while meeting our new faculty, getting a sneak peek at the Agency Experience Lab and checking out the construction progress on the studio redesign. We’ll be making a big announcement about the studio at the party. I hope to see you there!

Kevin Abourezk chosen as 2021 Multicultural Homecoming Distinguished Alumni

Sep 27 2021 - 8:15am

The College of Journalism and Mass Communication welcomed Kevin Abourezk, a 2012 graduate of the professional journalism master of arts program, as one of UNL’s Distinguished Alumni at the Multicultural Homecoming event.

Faculty Accomplishments: Sept. 2021

Sep 25 2021 - 2:45pm

Faculty from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have achieved several notable accomplishments this month.

Study finds peer messages improve the chances of clinical trial participation

Sep 25 2021 - 2:00pm

A recent study, “Effects of Communication Source and Racial Representation in Clinical Trial Research,” published in Health Communication, found that messages from peers improved participants’ attitudes toward clinical trials and increased the intentions to participate in future trials.

Two named to University Conduct and Appeals Board

Sep 25 2021 - 7:00am

Associate Professor John Shrader and Graduate Student Services Coordinator Carly Morse were named to the University Conduct and Appeals Board on Sept. 21, 2021.

Name, Image and Likeness Program launches across campus

Sep 22 2021 - 4:15pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is one of the college partners for the new “#NILbraska” program. The Nebraska Athletics department introduced #NILbraska as a three-part initiative to help student-athletes gain Name, Image and Likeness experience.

Huskers on the Move: September 2021

Sep 22 2021 - 4:15pm

See the most recent accomplishments some of our CoJMC alumni have made.

Recent faculty accomplishments: September 2021

Sep 20 2021 - 7:30am

CoJMC faculty have accomplished several noteworthy achievements in September 2021.

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