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.

Obituary: Walter “Walt” William Switzer

Jun 29 2020 - 12:15pm

Walter “Walt” William Switzer

May 12, 1937 - June 19, 2020

Harney to retire on Aug. 15, 2020

Jun 21 2020 - 11:00am

Patti Harney will retire from the college on August 15. Patti joined the college five years ago as a lecturer in advertising and public relations. Last year, she was hired as an assistant professor of practice and the college's first Honors Faculty Fellow in partnership with the University Honors Program.

Carnegie-Knight Initiative on the Future of Journalism

Carnegie-Knight Initiative Deans Statement on Recent Events

Jun 19 2020 - 3:45pm

As deans of journalism and communication schools at some of the country’s leading research universities, we stand together to reaffirm our belief that journalism is critical for a functional democracy. This principle is especially true now, at a time of national reckoning.

Data journalism students use traffic patterns to provide local insight on COVID-19

Jun 8 2020 - 8:30am

Data journalism students at the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) completed an analysis of individual traffic station data to provide local insight about the impact COVID-19 is having on Nebraska’s roadways.

Photo by Craig Chandler of University Communications

CoJMC celebrates 5-year partnership with FOX Sports U

Jun 4 2020 - 3:45pm

Over the past five years of CoJMC’s partnership with FOX Sports U, students have had the opportunity to work on major FOX Sports brands.

Hannah Stodolka: Graduation Spotlight

May 10 2020 - 12:30pm

To Class of 2020 graduate Hannah Stodolka, yesterday meant achieving a goal connected to some of her most precious childhood memories.

'Global News' course brings Nebraska, Omani students together

May 7 2020 - 11:15am

Eight in the morning is not a favorite start time for most college students. However, the chance to video chat with peers halfway across the world has spurred Huskers enrolled in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s “Global News in the Age of Social Media” class.

PRSSA’s Jemalyn Griffin wins Student Impact Award for Outstanding New Advisor

Apr 23 2020 - 2:30pm

CoJMC's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) advisor, Jemalyn Griffin, has worked with the chapter for less than three years and has accomplished major strides for the group. It's no suprise that she earned the title of Outstanding New Advisor from UNL Student Involvement's annual Student Impact Awards. Look here to read the PRSSA Exec team's personal thank you notes to Jemalyn.

CoJMC student creates campaign for Lincoln Food Bank

Apr 12 2020 - 3:45pm

Senior advertising and public relations student Jesse Esquivel had the opportunity to create a campaign for the Lincoln Food Bank catered towards students during the coronavirus pandemic.

CoJMC student plans lunch n' learn for the graduate program

Apr 10 2020 - 10:45am

Even with a quarantine during a global pandemic, CoJMC graduate student Natalie Drozd found a way to host a webinar with Lincoln-based advertising company Kidglov. She's is confident that even though the event was virtual, it still had the same effect and maybe was even a little more impactful because people felt comfortable speaking up.

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