College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Huskers place third in the National Student Advertising Competition

Apr 28 2024 - 5:45am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's team placed third at the District 9 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) held in Kansas City on April 19. The regional competitors come from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Seven schools competed at this year’s competition.

Kinney crowned homecoming royalty at Nebraska

Oct 29 2023 - 1:45pm

College of Journalism and Mass Communications senior Hannah-Kate Kinney of Omaha was crowned homecoming royalty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Renowned Supreme Court journalist Lyle Denniston ('55) honored with Distinguished Nebraskan Award

Oct 27 2023 - 12:00pm

Lyle Denniston (‘55) was awarded the Distinguished Nebraskan Award on Oct. 24, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The Distinguished Nebraskan Award recognizes exceptional Nebraskans who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.

Dean's Update: October 2023

Oct 24 2023 - 9:30am

I am delighted to announce that I will be getting a new title. Jane Tenhulzen Olson (’64) and her husband, Ron, have made a $2 million gift commitment to establish the Jane T. Olson Endowed Deanship in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. I am honored to be the inaugural recipient of the deanship and carry on Jane’s legacy to the next generation. Read more about Jane’s incredible life journey and the impact this gift will have on the future of our college.

Alumna creates endowed deanship for College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Oct 24 2023 - 7:00am

Jane Olson traveled the globe with human rights and humanitarian organizations, always carrying a pen, reporter’s notebook and camera, something she attributes to her days as a journalism student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

675 Nebraska high school journalists and teachers meet at UNL for annual convention

Oct 23 2023 - 9:15am

Some 675 students and teachers from 45 Nebraska high schools and a middle school attended the Nebraska High School Press Association fall convention Oct. 16 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus to learn journalism and media skills from professionals, college educators and high school advisers.

Hannah-Kate Kinney named 2023 homecoming royalty finalist

Oct 22 2023 - 10:00am

Hannah-Kate Kinney is one of twenty senior students that have been selected as University of Nebraska–Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists. Kinney is a journalism, advertising and public relations, and broadcasting triple major from Omaha.

The college hosted a lunch for workshop attendees.

Class Intercom collaborates with CoJMC for interactive social media workshop

Oct 20 2023 - 11:00am

Class Intercom, the leading provider of school social media management software, worked with Nebraska’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications for their fourth annual Content Generation Workshop. The student-focused event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT at a combination of in-person locations and was accessible to virtual attendees at schools nationwide.

KRNU sports director broadcasts live from Lincoln, around the country

Oct 14 2023 - 9:15am

As a sports director for KRNU radio, Jacob Schrantz stays busy covering a wide swath of Husker sports while earning opportunities to broadcast for teams around the country.

Nebraska Mosaic students explore Democracy Day in Lincoln

Oct 10 2023 - 10:45am

Students in associate professor of practice Michelle Hassler’s Nebraska Mosaic class— a course focused on reporting for and about diverse audiences—wrote stories about Democracy Day for their first class assignment.

Students invited to meet with accrediting site team

Oct 8 2023 - 8:15am

Since 1954, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications has held the unique distinction of being Nebraska's only accredited journalism and mass communications program. Accreditation, a rigorous evaluation against established standards, underscores our commitment to quality and integrity. This process, undertaken every six years, assures students, parents and the broader community of our unwavering dedication to excellence.

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