Chart Your Own Course
You will have both in-class and out-of-class experiences that help you mold yourself into the professional you want to be. Learn more about all that is waiting for you here at CoJMC.
Student Media Outlets
Clubs, Organizations and Involvement
ACES: The Society for Editing
Copyeditors, unite! This organization is ideal for students that are fans of AP Style, foes of the Oxford comma and love to find ways to make stories perfect before they go to print.
Ad Club
Learn about the ins and outs of the advertising industry every week with Ad Club! You'll make friends, network with professionals and prepare yourself to land a killer internship or job. Ad Club meets Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. in Andersen Hall 114.
Social MediaCreative Commons
This is an inclusive space for womxn interested in advertising and the creative arts can grow their community, find inspiration and most importantly: create! Currently not active.
Email Creative Commons to learn more
Social MediaFriends of KRNU
Support, promote and give your input on KRNU's programming through this hands-on club. It's time to make your voice be heard!
Internships
Internships are a stepping stone to landing the job of your dreams. Our connections keep us posted with the latest openings — don't be afraid to reach out to our Career Development Specialist to see what's out there!
Learning Community
Our CoJMC Learning Community provides you with the opportunity to live on the same floor as many of your classmates. You take classes together, live together and take part in special opportunities available only to the learning community.
Nebraska Broadcasting Society
The National Broadcasters Society supports our broadcast TV and radio students through scholarships offered every year.
Public Relations Student Society of America
PRSSA plans and implements public relations campaigns, brings in panels of professionals and connects students with mentors that guide them on their career paths in this exciting field. PRSSA meets Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. in Andersen Hall 109.
Social MediaSports Media Club
Sports Media Communications can find a place to attend games, share their stories and hear from sports media professionals in CoJMC's Sports Media Club. Sports Media Club meets every other Thursday, starting September 8, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the UNLimited Sports Lab (2nd floor of Andersen Hall).
Email sports media club to learn more
Social MediaStudent Advisory Board
Make an impact on CoJMC by joining the Student Advisory Board! You'll be the voice for your fellow students and plan initiatives that improve the CoJMC experience.
Email the advisory board to learn more
Social MediaEducation Abroad
Explore our faculty led education abroad opportunities that are tailored to each major and designed to help students discover something new about themselves and gain an understanding of a different culture.
Spring Game
The Nebraska Football Spring Game is an amazing opportunity for students to live out their dreams of being a sports professional by taking photos on the sidelines, calling play-by-plays and reporting on all the events of the day. Any student regardless of class level can sign up.
Competition Teams
These academic competition teams can be used as a 3-credit hour upperclass course that can attribute to your capstone curriculum prior to graduation.
Opportunities in the Classroom
Depth Reporting
Take part in an in-depth reporting project that stretches your strengths and uncovers truths that have yet to be reported.
Global Eyewitness
Travel the world and share stories that matter by becoming a member of the Global Eyewitness cohort.
Mosaic Multimedia Class
Lincoln is home to an ever-expanding refugee community, and this class allows you to share their stories with the world through photos, videos and written word.
Awards
As you collaborate with your classmates and create your own content, you can consider applying for awards from esteemed national organizations. These awards will help you win scholarships while also allowing you to expand your recognition and network within the industry.
