College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Alumni discuss global journalism and advertising experience with students

May 1 2024 - 9:45am

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni Ronald Ng (‘93), MRM Global Creative Director and Dionne Searcey (‘93), New York Times Reporter zoomed in to talk with CoJMC students about their vast experience in the world of global advertising and journalism.

Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Rembert, '19

Aug 21 2020 - 11:30am

Name: Elizabeth Rembert
Grad Year: 2019
Major: Journalism
Current Position: Agriculture Reporter at Bloomberg News
Current Location: Lincoln, NE

Alumni Spotlight: Christopher Galen, '85

Aug 19 2020 - 10:30am

Name: Christopher Galen
Grad Year: 1985
Major: Broadcasting
Current Position: Senior Vice President for Member Services & Strategic Initiatives, National Milk Producers Federation
Current Location: Arlington, VA

CoJMC expands emergency support for students

Aug 16 2020 - 11:15am

Thanks to alumni and donors' generous contributions, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications expands emergency funding options for students.

Beginning on Aug. 17, 2020, students can apply for emergency funding for "life interruptions." These interruptions might include a car breaking down, a laptop repair or replacement or an unexpected medical bill.

UNL’s Climate Change Nebraska Project Launches In-Depth Website

Aug 16 2020 - 8:30am

Climate Change Nebraska, a yearlong student depth-reporting project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, announced today the unveiling of a powerful, dynamic website on climate change in Nebraska: Climate Change 2020 - What Could It Mean for Nebraska?

CoJMC masters graduate spurs "Feed the E.R.” campaign in California

Aug 15 2020 - 9:45am

It all started with a Facebook post that mentioned someone bringing food from local restaurants to the E.R. workers at the local hospital. Totten immediately thought, why not do an entire campaign?

Dean's Update July

Jul 29 2020 - 5:15pm

Dear Alumni and Friends of CoJMC, I am delighted to write to you for the first time as dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. I am grateful to Interim Dean Amy Struthers for her leadership the last two and a half years and am thankful for her partnership during the transition. Amy’s steady hand and dedication to all members of the CoJMC family guided the college through a time of great uncertainty.

UNL PRSSA receives Star Chapter Award

Jul 27 2020 - 4:00pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter received the 2020 Star Chapter Award from PRSSA National. This award is distributed to Chapters who exhibit a commitment to leadership and growth.

New partnership brings election cybersecurity initiative to Nebraska

Jul 24 2020 - 8:45am

In June 2020, the College of Journalism and Mass Communications joined the Nebraska Governance and Technology Center (NGTC). The Center, housed in the College of Law, was established in partnership with the Colleges of Business and Engineering in February 2020. The Center was founded to examine the ever-changing relationship between law and technology.

Preparing for the Fall 2020 Semester

Jul 22 2020 - 3:45pm

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications will welcome students back to Andersen Hall for the fall 2020 semester. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications will welcome students back to Andersen Hall for the fall 2020 semester. The college has been hard at work updating our facilities, policies and procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.

Alumni Spotlight: Jess Rustad, '05

Jul 22 2020 - 12:15pm

Name: Jess Rustad (Kinser)
Grad Year: 2005
Major: Broadcasting
Current Position: Director of Communications and Marketing, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska
Current Location: Lincoln, NE

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