College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Five CoJMC students bring home gold at Nebraska Broadcaster’s Assocation convention

by Molly Chapple

The College of Journalism and Mass Communications brought home five of 12 student gold awards during the Pinnacle Awards Banquet at the conclusion of the annual Nebraska Broadcasters Association convention. The event, sponsored by Pinnacle Banks of Nebraska and Nebraska Public Power District, took place on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Embassy Suites in Lincoln.

A message from Dean Struthers

Dear Alums and Friends of CoJMC,

Happy New Year!

Yes, it’s our New Year and, for me, the bright fresh back-to-school days of August and September seem much more like a time for resolutions than the deep dark nights of January.

CoJMC professors speak at Mandela Washington Fellowship program

by Molly Chapple

Three CoJMC professors recently spoke at the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the U.S. State Department Young African Leaders Initiative. The fellowship program brings 700 community leaders from 20 African countries to take part in programs at 27 elite academic institutions, chosen as host sites.

CoJMC alum wins national television award

by  Molly Chapple

CoJMC graduate Bree Samani was recently honored with the Outstanding Student Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Heartland Chapter on July 14, 2018, in Denver, Colorado.

Rural Futures Institute offers scholarships to community innovators for mobile tech conference

The Rural Futures Institute (RFI) at the University of Nebraska is offering 10 $250 scholarships for rural Nebraska community innovators to attend the 2018 MobileMe&You national conference at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Oct. 26-27, 2018.

Global Eyewitness students to present visual exhibit on Puerto Rico

After nearly one year in darkness since Hurricane María and more than $100 billion in storm damages, electricity has still not returned to thousands of residents across Puerto Rico, where an estimated 5,000 people died from hurricane-related causes. 

A message from Dean Struthers

Come home to CoJMC.

That’s our invitation to all of you, our alums, for the college’s first-ever Homecoming Reception on Friday September 28 from 5pm to 7pm at Andersen. Mark your own calendars now to join us!

CoJMC professor selected as student success fellow

by Molly Chapple

Professor Adam Wagler was recently invited to serve as a student success fellow for the office of the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC) fellows program. Wagler is one of 12 who were chosen as fellows.

CoJMC professor presents documentary at Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Club

by Molly Chapple

On June 28, 2018, “Black Jack Pershing: Love and War” was screened at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C. Producer/director and CoJMC broadcasting professor Barney McCoy attended the special event to discuss his film with members of the club.

CoJMC professor joins Task Force on Careers

by Molly Chapple

Frauke Hachtmann, advertising and public relations professor at the CoJMC, was invited by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) president-elect David Perlmutter to serve a two-year term on a newly formed AEJMC Task Force on Careers.