Marissa Kraus looks across Tom Osborne Field from the media box in Memorial Stadium

Kraus works to advance representation of women in sports media

Mar 7 2024 - 2:30pm

A senior journalism major from Columbia, Missouri, Marissa Kraus is following the path blazed by other female reporters while helping advance the representation of women in sports.

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Faculty, staff and students win February awards

Mar 7 2024 - 8:00am

In February, we celebrated numerous achievements of our students, faculty and staff at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Bill Doleman was named the February Professor of the Month, Hannah Roebke was awarded the February Student of the Month and Adam Wagler, Haley Hamel and Alisa Smith were selected as the February Not Too Shabby award winners.

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Roxana Rodriguez

Rodriguez wins the 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Mar 5 2024 - 10:45am

Roxana Rodriguez, a junior advertising and public major from Wood River, won the top prize in the 2024 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge for her essay "402: Hispanic Businesses Growing the Nebraskan Economy and Culture." Rodriguez will receive a $7,000 scholarship to complete her studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 

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Huskers earn recognition at the American Advertising Federation’s 2024 Creative Nebraska Awards

Mar 1 2024 - 2:45pm

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students won 10 awards for outstanding creative work during the American Advertising Federation’s annual Creative Nebraska Awards on Feb. 23. The students earned seven silver awards, one gold and two special judge’s citations.

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Huskers earn recognition in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts

Feb 21 2024 - 3:45pm

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln proudly announces that journalism student Clare Arter and professor John Shrader earned awards in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts on Feb. 16.  

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20 Huskers compete in the 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge

Feb 21 2024 - 11:00am

With three scholarships on the line, 20 students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications competed in the Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge from Feb. 23-24. 

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Alana Ross

Ross grows, pays it forward through campus organizations

Feb 21 2024 - 10:00am

Alana Ross, a sports media communication and advertising/public relations double major from Houston, Texas, came to Nebraska nervous about what college would bring. However, those concerns faded after meeting with her OASIS peer mentor and diving head-first into opportunities like UCARE and RSOs head-first. Now she’s helping fellow Huskers find their home at Nebraska.

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Huskers travel to 2024 Iowa Caucuses

Feb 14 2024 - 9:00am

Twelve Huskers enrolled in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications pre-session pop-up course “Covering the Iowa Caucuses in 2024” traveled to the 2024 Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 15.

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Students take photographs on the Mekong river in Vietnam during the 2023 Global Eyewitness trip.

Global Eyewitness Information Session Feb. 29

Feb 18 2024 - 6:30am

Join us for an enlightening information session about the Global Eyewitness program and the unique opportunities available during the 2024-2025 academic year. Discover how you can be part of a transformative journey that combines travel, storytelling, and ethical journalism.

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Jacht Agency announces new members for spring semester

Feb 17 2024 - 8:45pm

Jacht Agency is excited to announce its student crew for the spring 2024 semester. This semester, there are 48 Jachters,” who represent students from different backgrounds and majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). 

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