UNL Levels Up in Esports

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is launching an interdisciplinary esports program that will offer scholarships, an esports arena and an undergraduate certificate program to enable students to learn and compete in a rapidly growing field. The College of Journalism and Mass Communications is spearheading the efforts.

Huskers place first and eighth in Hearst audio competition

UNL is proud to announce that two of its students have earned recognition in the annual Hearst Journalism Awards Audio Competition.

Huskers win five Nebraska advertising awards

Students in UNL’s CoJMC brought home four silver awards and one gold award at the 2023 Nebraska Advertising Awards on Friday, Feb. 10.

Kirkpatrick named AEJMC Emerging Scholar

Nebraska’s CoJMC assistant professor of advertising and public relations Ciera Kirkpatrick was named a 2023 Emerging Scholar and awarded a $3,500 grant by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

20 Huskers to compete in the 2023 Perry Photojournalism Challenge

With three monetary awards on the line, 20 students in UNL's CoJMC will compete in the Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge from Feb. 25-26 and on March 4.

Journalism students and faculty place at the BEA Festival of Media Arts Competition

Two CoJMC students and one faculty member were awarded at the Broadcasting Education Association's Festival of Media Arts Competition. There were 1,650 total entries with 299 student winners and 60 faculty winners. Over 80 different colleges and universities from all over the U.S. and abroad entered the competition.

Journalism class examined past coverage by the World-Herald on race

During the spring 2022 semester, a class of CoJMC students examined past coverage by the Omaha World-Herald to determine if the coverage was true, fair and accurate.

Martin named Professor of the Month

Jill Martin was named the January Professor of the Month by the CoJMC Student Advisory Board. Martin is an assistant professor of practice in journalism. She teaches journalism and community reporting courses, leads the Nebraska News Service and serves as co-director of the Experience Lab.

Amenyah gains industry experience, tells stories through Heartland Pulse

Meet Odelia Amenyah, an advertising and public relations and journalism double major from Omaha. Through Heartland Pulse, she’s getting hands-on experience in the industry while telling stories of people in the state.

Huskers selected as summer orientation leaders

Two CoJMC students will serve as orientation leaders for summer 2023. In these roles, which are among the most competitive and prestigious student leadership positions at the university, the students will help welcome more than 4,500 students and their family members.

326 students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List

326 CoJMC undergraduate students earned a place on the fall 2022 semester Dean’s List. For students to make the Dean’s List, they must have completed 12 or more credit hours (pass/no pass courses do not qualify) with at least a 3.7 semester GPA.

Jacht Agency announces new members for spring semester

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its student crew for spring. This semester, there are 52 “Jachters,” who represent returning and new students from different backgrounds and majors at UNL.

Black named Student of the Month

The UNL CoJMC Student Advisory Board voted to select Jessica Black as the December 2022 Student of the Month. Black is a junior advertising and public relations major from Lincoln.

Troupe, fellow Academic Navigators, offer resources to students

New to UNL this year, Academic Navigators are available in each college to help students stay on track and find the resources they need to be successful at NU. They help students feel successful, safe and healthy on campus, aid in school struggles, set career goals and get involved.

RSVP for the Pepsi Unlimited Sports Lab Dedication

Join us on March 9, at 4 p.m. in the Pepsi Unlimited Sports Lab, located in Andersen Hall on UNL’s city campus. You'll get an inside look at the lab, meet our all-star students and faculty and learn about the game-changing programs and courses we offer. As a bonus, you’ll hear from two-time national champion and retired NFL football player Ahman Green on how he plans to help the college grow the esports team at UNL.

Nominations open for faculty and staff awards

UNL's CoJMC is proud to announce its annual faculty and staff awards which recognize exceptional achievements.

Huskers on the Move

Congratulations to these CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers! This month's featured alumni include many recent grads who've started new jobs or received a promotion.

Join a curriculum review committee

If you are willing to serve on an Alumni Curriculum Review Committee in late fall/early spring, please complete this form. You’ll receive an outline of our curriculum, syllabi for all required classes and a summary of electives and special programs. We’ll then convene a Zoom meeting to discuss the curriculum with Associate Dean for Academic Programs Adam Wagler and faculty from the major. Please get involved, we want your feedback!

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We're Hiring!

CoJMC is seeking an assistant professor of practice in media production to join our award-winning program starting in August 2023.

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Obituary: Brett Dettmer

Brett W. Dettmer, 27 of Syracuse, passed away at the Memorial Hospital in Guymon, OK on December 5, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1995, at the Syracuse Community Memorial Hospital to Bill & Dawn (Clark) Dettmer.