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.

Husker alumna writes book with the hope of inspiring peers to reach their potential

Apr 30 2022 - 12:45pm

College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna Nicole Kyung Buntgen has always loved writing, it’s what drew her to Andersen Hall in 2016. In high school she was actively involved with the student newspaper and yearbook clubs. Buntgen declared a journalism major early on, but eventually switched to advertising and public relations when she started to narrow in on her interests.

Nebraska’s National Student Advertising Competition team wins second place at districts

Apr 29 2022 - 4:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team placed second at the District 9 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition on April 22, 2022. The District 9 regional competitors come from colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Nine schools competed at this year’s competition.

Five students receive 2022 Omaha Press Club Scholarships

Apr 29 2022 - 2:45pm

Five University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students will receive scholarships from the Omaha Press Club for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Jacht Agency Final Presentation

Apr 27 2022 - 11:30am

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its final presentation. Each semester, “Jachters” partake in a final presentation to showcase the semester’s work and highlight both internal and external success for the agency and its clients. With 23 clients and 65 “Jachters” this spring, Jacht Agency is excited to celebrate the work done by all students.

Nebraska's Bateman team named finalist for second consecutive year

Apr 21 2022 - 12:45pm

For the second consecutive year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications (CoJMC) Bateman Team has been named a finalist in the Public Relations Student Society of America’s Bateman Case Study Competition. This is the third time in the last six years that the team has had a top three finish in the national competition.

Public Insight Lab to host a Zoom workshop on social media research on May 6

Apr 20 2022 - 1:45pm

The Public Insight Lab in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications will host a free Zoom workshop on May 6, with support from the UNL Social & Behavioral Sciences Research Consortium and the Methodology and Evaluation Core Facility. The workshop, “Tools and Training for Social Media Research,” will showcase current projects using social media research at UNL, the University of Alabama, Clemson and Louisiana State University.

Public Insight Lab seeks to catalyze social media research on campus

Apr 20 2022 - 1:15pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications launched a new interdisciplinary research lab in April 2022, with support from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Consortium, the Methodology and Evaluation Research Core Facility and in collaboration with the NU Public Policy Center.