College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Recent Episodes
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Second place winner in the BEA Festival of Media Arts PSA, promo or commercial category.
Shari Veil, Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, interviewed CoJMC alumna and fashion icon, Marylou Luther at her book launch party in NYC.
The 2021-2022 National Student Advertising Competition Team, took home a gold in the Film, Video and Sound category for its entry, “Why Not Now Quest is Ready Concern.”
Kaitlin Kadavy and Karston Chase won the Instructional Video category at the 2023 National Electronic Media Association’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition.
From Feb. 27 to March 10, 2023 Jennifer Urich joined the CoJMC as the Worick Visiting Professor in Market Research.Jen Urich is the CEO and co-founder of Sparrow Strategy. Her 35-year career spans industries, countries, and cultures, from Bain + Company to US Peace Corps/Philippines, and from Cummins Engine to J. Walter Thompson/Mexico. She has helped grow Fortune 100 companies, nurtured micro-enterprises in the developing world, and revolutionized social marketing, winning awards and admiration along the way. Urich has a bachelor’s degree and MBA from Yale University.
From Nebraska Public Media story "Some of the worst I've ever seen" Nebraska ranchers, farmers struggle against 5th worst drought on record"
Holly Fischer, a senior triple majoring in broadcasting, political science and advertising and public relations, won eighth place in the 2023 Hearst Audio Competition with "Parental Consent or Censorship" and "Drought Resiliency in Nebraska."
Holly Fischer, a senior triple majoring in broadcasting, political science and advertising and public relations, won eighth place in the 2023 Hearst Audio Competition with "Parental Consent or Censorship" and "Drought Resiliency in Nebraska."
Hallie Gutzwiller, a senior broadcasting major won first place in the 2023 Hearst Audio Competition with "Wildfires Nebraska" and "Water Preservation."
Hallie Gutzwiller, a senior broadcasting major won first place in the 2023 Hearst Audio Competition with "Wildfires Nebraska" and "Water Preservation."
Interested in participating in the 2023 Perry Challenge, but want to learn more? Watch this video of CoJMC's photojournalism professor, Shoun Hill, explain all that the competition entails.
College of Journalism and Mass Communications students attended the Society of Professional Journalists conference in Washington D.C. with the help of alumna Bev Keever.
College of Journalism and Mass Communications alumni and community members were invited to hear from current students about their experiences with the Experience Lab. The event was held over Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2022 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards Best Student Television Live Sports Event: “UNL Women's Basketball: BTN + Student,” Connor Clark, junior sports media and communication and broadcasting double major; from Lake Bluff, IL. Matt McMaster, junior sports media and communication and broadcasting double major; from Skokie, IL.
2022 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards Best Student Radio News Story: “The Red Zone: Campus Sexual Assaults” Luke Weidner, August 2022 graduate, advertising and public relations and journalism double major; from Norfolk, NE.
2022 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards Best Student Radio News Feature: “Protecting a Campus: UNL COVID Testing” Emma Krab, senior advertising and public relations and English double major; from Ogallala, NE.
2022 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards Best Student Television News Feature: “COVID Curtains on Broadway Shows,” Alayna Verduyn, May 2022 graduate, broadcasting major with an emphasis in news; from Clive, Iowa.
Dulce Garcia is the 2022 Bailey Lauerman Fund For Student Opportunity Scholarship Winner
National Broadcasting Society’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition
National Broadcasting Society’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition
Finalists in the National Broadcasting Society’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition
Audio Segment Feature finalist in the 2021-2022 National Broadcasting Society’s National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition
A two-hour workshop on May 12, 2021, from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom that provides us with practical guidance about approaches we can take in and out of the classroom, while we challenge our own biases and approaches to storytelling and expand our opportunities for richer, deeper journalism practices.
First place winner of the 2021 Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association's Eric Sevareid Awards Hard Feature Category. Produced by December 2020 College of Journalism and Mass Communications graduate Allie Snow.