College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

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Huskers awarded Nebraska Broadcasters Association Scholarships

Mar 28 2024 - 12:45pm

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association awarded two Huskers $2,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year on March 28.

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Dean's Update: November 2023

Nov 28 2023 - 9:30am

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. We are thankful so many of you were able to come back to campus for our Homecoming Party and Scholarship Brunch. Check out all the pictures and let me know if you want me to send you one of your glamour shots!

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Ranch hand Mike Goodman, left, and ranch manager Frank Thompson ride through the prairie grass on a ranch located north of Keystone, Nebraska. The ranch is owned by a Wyoming-based ranching operation run by Jeff Burnett, which recently paid $20 million for nearly 28,000 acres of ground on the Sandhills’ southern edge. A Flatwater Free Press analysis of five years of land sales shows that four of the top five buyers of land by acre are headquartered outside Nebraska. Photo by Ryan Soderlin for the Flatwater

Nebraska journalism course provides data for Flatwater Free Press’ latest story

Nov 27 2023 - 11:30am

The newest project from Nebraska’s independent and nonprofit newsroom The Flatwater Free Press features stories that spotlight seven out-of-state buyers who have spent nearly $250 million on Nebraska farmland.

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Note from the NU Foundation

Nov 20 2023 - 11:00am

As winter nears, so too, does end-of-the-year giving. Over time, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, like other colleges and departments at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has seen a steady increase in the number of qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from an individual retirement account (IRA), especially in the month of December.

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Delkamiller wins first place in 2023 College Media Association Film and Audio Festival Awards

Nov 19 2023 - 6:45am

Naomi Delkamiller, a junior journalism and advertising and public relations double major from Omaha, Nebraska, won first place in the short documentary category of the 2023 College Media Association Film and Audio Festival Awards. 

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Huskers win American Association Social Media Team of the Year

Nov 19 2023 - 6:15am

Two current College of Journalism and Mass Communications Majors, Tyler Hurst and Broderick (Brody) Wilken, and one alum, Avery Jelinek, won the 2023 American Association of Professional Baseball Social Media Team of the Year for their work with the Lincoln Salt Dogs. 

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Neill named November Student of the Month

Nov 19 2023 - 5:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications proudly announces Alex Neill as the November Student of the Month. Neill, a senior broadcasting and sports media and communication double major from Lebanon, Tennessee, was recognized for his leadership and work with the campus radio station 90.3 KRNU. 

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Premiere of documentary unveils the untold journey of Santee Sioux Vietnam War Veteran

Nov 17 2023 - 9:45am

The premiere of a documentary featuring a Santee Sioux Vietnam War veteran’s story was on Nov. 15 in the Andersen Hall auditorium at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The screening was sponsored by the University Libraries and CoJMC alumna and Vietnam War correspondent Bev Keever attended the viewing.

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Jacht students listen to Swanson Russell Executive Vice President and Director of Experience & Insights Tony Sattler explain the history of the agency.

Jacht Agency collaborates with local advertising agencies for career development

Nov 16 2023 - 11:15am

Jacht Agency collaborated with local advertising agencies this semester to offer Jacht students opportunities for professional development, connect with advertising industry professionals and explore career opportunities in the Lincoln area.

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Malkoski funds underpaid internships, experiential learning opportunities

Nov 15 2023 - 11:15am

Kris Malkoski is a University of Nebraska–Lincoln 1982 journalism graduate who has served in several roles at the University. She's a member of the CoJMC's Comprehensive Campaign Committee and the University of Nebraska Foundation Board of Trustees, and she has served as a mentor for the Nebraska Women's Leadership Network, formerly known as Cather Circle.

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From a dream to a major: A decade of excellence in sports media and communication

Nov 15 2023 - 11:15am

Over the past decade, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications has achieved remarkable advancements in preparing students for careers in sports media and communication. This transformative journey commenced in 2013 when the college introduced a sports communication emphasis within its curriculum. This addition aimed to equip students for dynamic news reporting and promotional roles within the sports industry.

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