College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

CoJMC has five finalists in National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition

 Broadcasting students Jeremy Davis, David Cluchey, and Zach Penrice, along with the spring semester broadcasting advanced reporting and advanced production classes are finalists in the National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition. 

Community journalism at the heart of CoJMC experiences

by Molly Chapple Roe

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is dedicated to providing students with real-world experience that allows them to hit the ground running after graduation with all the tools they need to succeed. Part of this hands-on experience involves the college’s commitment to getting students involved in community journalism.

A message from Dean Struthers

This calendar year is an important milestone for both UNL and CoJMC: 150th and 125th anniversaries coinciding in a grand celebration!

The original charter establishing our land-grant university was signed on February 15, 1869. 

And just 25 years later, the first journalism class was taught, spring semester 1894. We have been an important part of the “people’s university” for 125 years. 

Two CoJMC students make top five in Hearst Multimedia competition

by Molly Roe

Two CoJMC students have been named top five finalists in the Hearst Multimedia I/Narrative Storytelling – Features Competition of the 2018-2019 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. There were 74 entries from 46 schools submitted in the first multimedia competition of the year.

Krcmarik and Wagler named Adobe Education Leaders

Katie Krcmarik, assistant professor of practice and visual communications coordinator, and Adam Wagler, assistant professor, in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications were named Adobe Education Leaders for 2019.

PRSSA earns top honors at Paper Anvil Awards

by Lindsey Amen, senior ADPR major

 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter took home top honors at the Paper Anvil Awards Jan. 23, earning Best of Show and nine other recognitions for the chapter’s public relations work in 2018.

CoJMC alumna honored with Native American 40 Under 40 award

by Molly Chapple Roe

Alumna Rebekka Schlichting was recently named a 2018 “Native American 40 Under 40 Award” recipient by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

Broadcasting alumnus becomes the voice of Texas baseball team

by Matt Balascak, senior ADPR major from Eagan, MN

“Right-hander Adkins ready again, the kick and the 0-1... a swing and a sharp line drive into left field for a base hit, first base runner of the night on either side.”

CoJMC alums find friendship, mentorship in New York City

by Molly Chapple Roe

CoJMC alumna Lynne Grasz has hosted many CoJMC students in her home. She has opened her New York City apartment to several CoJMC students who had internships in the city and needed a cozy place to stay for a few months.

CoJMC alumnus began work as an entrepreneur in his dorm room

by Elizabeth Gould, senior advertising and public relations major from Atlanta, Georgia

From day one of his freshman year, Adi Kunalic and his roommate established a unique friendship that would later result in a successful business partnership.