Gutzwiller named runner-up at Hearst National Championships

Winning college journalists in the 63rd National Writing, Photojournalism, Audio, Television and Multimedia Championships were announced on June 7 by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program.

Huskers win 12 awards at 2023 AMA Prism Awards

The Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association held its annual Prism Awards on May 4. The Prism Awards were created to celebrate the strength and innovation of Lincoln’s marketers. Student groups within the College of Journalism and Mass Communications won nine Prism Awards and three Sterling Awards.

Baldridge awarded the third annual Bailey Lauerman Fund for Student Opportunity Scholarship

Bailey Lauerman’s annual scholarship is one of the ways they uphold their commitment to growing DEI in their agency, in their community, and in the advertising industry. Each year, they award a scholarship to one student who exemplifies a diverse perspective and a commitment to supporting marginalized groups.

The Bay High Focus Program is seeking a certified journalism/English teacher

The Bay High Focus Program is seeking an inspirational English/Journalism teacher to join our academic team and help expand our students' ability to communicate and tell stories. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in teaching and inspiring budding journalists. The candidate will work with high school juniors and seniors two days a week. This is a benefits eligible position.

College names Experience Lab leads for upcoming semester

UNL's CoJMC recently announced the thirteen Matousek Scholars who will serve as student leads in the college's Experience Lab for the fall 2023 semester.

Two Huskers awarded Nebraska Broadcasters Association scholarships

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation awarded scholarships to two CoJMC students with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. The following students are recipients of the $2,000 NBA EEO Scholarships for 2023:

Chris DeRuyscher elected into IDEA Hall of Fame

The Information Display & Entertainment Association (IDEA) is proud to announce the election of Chris DeRuyscher into the IDEA Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will take place July 12th at the 2023 IDEA Conference to be held in Austin, Texas.

Two CoJMC students participate in Rural Fellows internship program

Rural Prosperity Nebraska kicked off the 10th season of its Rural Fellows internship program on June 5. Twenty-one students will live in 10 rural communities across the state, working on community development projects that range from public health to downtown creative arts districts.

Dulce Garcia named Outstanding Honors Graduate

Sixteen graduating seniors earned awards from the University Honors Program at UNL. The students were selected from among 300-plus Honors graduates during the 2022-23 academic year.

Graduation Spotlight: Victoria Baker

Victoria Baker's path to discovering her passion for advertising is unique, not to mention inspiring. The May 2023 broadcasting graduate took her first advertising course this fall 2022. Now she's moving to Los Angeles to start her copywriting internship at one of the largest advertising agencies in the world.

Graduation Spotlight: Ana Chincoa

Ana Chincoa graduates from the CoJMC knowing she's already fulfilled her biggest dream— graduating from a four-year university like Nebraska. As an international student from São Paulo, Brazil, college wasn't easy for Chincoa. She's faced numerous challenges in the last few years, like navigating cultural differences, her mental health and financial stability.

Graduation Spotlight: Kloee Sander

After building a solid support system of professional connections and cherished friendships at UNL, Kloee Sander is looking forward to expanding her community on the east coast. The May 2023 broadcasting graduate has lived in Lincoln her entire life, but starting this fall, she'll trade in her Husker red for Tar Heel blue when she begins law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Take our alumni survey!

All alumni who received a bachelor’s degree from the CoJMC are asked to complete the Alumni Survey. This survey helps us gauge how well we are preparing students for their future careers. The information you provide will be used to make changes to the college’s curriculum to better prepare the next generation of journalists and communicators.

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Great Plains Anywhere with Carson Vaughan

This episode of Great Plains Anywhere features Carson Vaughan, a CoJMC class of 2010 alum. Vaughan is the author of "Zoo Nebraska" and a journalist who covers the Great Plains region. His recent works include covering the October 2022 Bovee Fire at the Nebraska National Forest Bessey Ranger district and writing about author Mari Sandoz.

Huskers on the Move

Congratulations to the CoJMC alumni who have made big strides in their careers. This month's featured alumni include May 2023 graduates with their first full-time jobs, Heartland Emmy nominees, job promotions and more!

Huskers Take Over Coors Field

Join Husker alumni, friends and fans at Coors Field and connect with university leaders and each other. You’re invited to a special all-Husker reception at iconic Coors Field in downtown Denver on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Save the Date: CoJMC Homecoming Celebration

Save the date for CoJMC's Homecoming Celebration on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m.! Join us at Andersen Hall for an evening of conversation, delicious food, drinks and catching up with fellow alumni.

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