College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Message from the Dean

What a year! 2020 was filled with challenges and incredible accomplishments.

Our students covered the Iowa Caucuses and tracked political news coverage. They covered Covid-19 for the New York Times and used traffic patterns to provide local insight on the pandemic. They covered Husker Sports, even when they couldn’t attend the games. They dove even deeper into understanding climate change and received national attention for their coverage of the climate crisis.

Dean's Update December

What a year! 2020 was filled with challenges and incredible accomplishments.

Our students covered the Iowa Caucuses and tracked political news coverage. They covered Covid-19 for the New York Times and used traffic patterns to provide local insight on the pandemic. They covered Husker Sports, even when they couldn’t attend the games. They dove even deeper into understanding climate change and received national attention for their coverage of the climate crisis. They worked on advertising and public relations campaigns for more than 50 university partners, community businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

78 join strategic planning committee, including 21 alumni and industry partners

In August 2020, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications launched a year-long strategic planning process to lay the groundwork for the future.

Guest speaker program brings alumni back to the classroom

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communication launched a guest speaker program in July 2020 to bring alumni back to the classroom.

Big Red reunions welcome alums from seven decades

When Shari Veil assumed the role of dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications in July 2020, she was determined to continue hosting alumni events despite the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Climate change depth report gains national attention

Climate Change Nebraska, a yearlong student depth-reporting project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln gained national attention when it was featured in Katie Couric’s newsletter “Wake-up Call” in October 2020. 

Welcome to Andersen Hall

This spring, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications will cut the ribbon on a  renovation of the lobby to Andersen Hall, the college's home. 

Election 2020: Student Coverage

Jacht Agency celebrates diversity and inclusion through Anchor Week activities

Omaha World-Herald Fellows get a taste of the real world

Founded in the 2008, the Omaha World-Herald Fellows program provides emerging journalists with the chance to learn from working journalists and apply for a coveted fellowship with the organization.