College of Journalism and Mass Communications News

Naomi Delkamiller, Jenna Ebbers, Joseph Zakaria

3 Husker journalists part of RFK Award-winning team

May 23 2024 - 11:30am

Three Husker journalists were part of a Carnegie-Knight News21 project that recently won two Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards — including the grand prize, given for only the second time to college journalists.

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Jane Olson signs copies of her book at the International Quilt Museum on Nov. 29

Alumna Jane Olson shares stories of human Rights Activism

Dec 19 2022 - 10:15am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs co-sponsored a visit and book talk with international human rights activist Jane Olson on Nov. 28 and 29. 

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Skylee Nelson and Kylee Sodomka

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation awards scholarships to two College of Journalism and Mass Communications students

Dec 18 2022 - 6:45am

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) has awarded scholarships to two students who are currently attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. 

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Dominic Xavier Bhola and Avery Nicole Bamesberger

Two students named Chancellor’s Scholars

Dec 18 2022 - 6:30am

Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Bob Moyer

Obituary: Bob Moyer

Dec 18 2022 - 6:15am

Bob Moyer, born 12/31/1948. He died on 12/6/2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was a lifelong resident of Lincoln. He loved this community and dedicated his life in service to it.

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Ryan Yettts

Graduation Spotlight: Ryan Yetts

Dec 16 2022 - 5:00pm

The best thing about being a Husker is the pride that we have for our sports. We show up and show out for every sports team on campus no matter how good or bad the team may be. We truly do have the best fans in the country.

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Dominic Bhola

Graduation Spotlight: Dominic Bhola

Dec 16 2022 - 11:30am

Graduating from UNL means all the hard work and the support of my friends, family, and instructors was worth it! Completing my undergraduate degree at UNL was a wonderful and evocative experience. So many wonderful people have supported and helped me, and I've enjoyed a lot of excellent experiences and moments throughout my college journey.

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Rachel Dempsey

Graduation Spotlight: Rachel Dempsey

Dec 15 2022 - 4:00pm

I absolutely love the people I work with, the city I live and the career that I am in! After graduation, I am most looking forward to diving right in. Having the ability to be part time at a place I love also allows me to work on things that I’ve been pushing off. I want to create! I want to sell things! I want to own a business! 

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Dean Shari Veil

2022 Message from the Dean

Dec 14 2022 - 2:30pm

In the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, we nurture curious and creative minds to thrive in the ever-changing media and communication professions. Our vision is to be a national leader in experiential journalism and mass communication education. To realize that vision, we are investing in our future and our “Do from Day One” approach, grounded in hard work, collaborative problem-solving and the ethical pursuit of truth to uphold democracy.

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students graduating

Graduate program to award 6 degrees, 5 certificates

Dec 8 2022 - 5:45pm

Master’s candidates will be awarded their degrees on Friday, Dec. 16 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate commencement. See CoJMC’s December 2022 master of arts graduates and certificate recipients.

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2023 Bateman team and advisors

Six students will lead UNL’s 2023 Bateman Competition Team

Dec 7 2022 - 3:45pm

Students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications will take part in the 2023 Bateman Case Study Competition. The 2023 challenge is in support of News Literacy Project. Teams across the U.S. will develop and execute integrated communications campaigns to raise awareness around the importance of knowing how to separate fact from fiction and become more informed, engaged and empowered citizens.

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