College of Journalism and Mass Communications

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Advertising & Public Relations

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Broadcasting

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Journalism

If you want to learn a lot, work hard and have fun doing it, the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is the place to come. You will get real-world experience and work with faculty at a Big Ten university who believe your story really matters. Start here and learn the skills and ideas that will take you anywhere.

Faculty make all the difference. I got a strong foundation that hasn’t cracked. Kristine Johnson Evening Anchor at CBS 2

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Bailey Williams
Advertising & Public Relations and Journalism double major
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Conor Dunn
Journalism and Broadcasting double major
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Daniel Wheaton
Journalism Major

Go Anywhere

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Caleb Jensen
Wieden+Kennedy, NYC
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Kristine Johnson
CBS 2, New York City
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LaSharah Bunting
The New York Times

Hands-On Opportunities

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Nebraska News Service
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Photojournalism
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Internships
Tools and Technology
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Mosaic Multimedia Class
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Depth Reports
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Learning Communities
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Jacht Ad Lab
Explore all the opportunities

How to Apply

Start your story at the CoJMC from day one. If you’re admitted to UNL, you’re admitted to the college. To be eligible for scholarships, select your major—Advertising & Public Relations, Journalism, or Broadcasting—on the undergraduate application and submit it by the application deadline: January 15 for incoming freshmen, February 1 for current or transfer students.

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Visit the Office of Admissions website for additional details.

CoJMC places third in 2016 Hearst Broadcasting competition

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications placed third overall in the in the 2016 Hearst Journalism Awards Intercollegiate Broadcast Competition.

CoJMC students place in 2016 BEA Festival of Media Arts competition

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications broadcasting students placed third in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2016 Festival of Media Arts competition.
Professor Matt Waite featured in Fusion’s documentary on mugshot websites
March 16, 2016 - 7:00pm
Barney McCoy produces TV report on WWI General John J. Pershing
March 16, 2016 - 7:00pm
Omaha Press Club Foundations awards scholarships to 8 CoJMC students
March 15, 2016 - 7:00pm
UNL CoJMC student named NBS student governor
March 15, 2016 - 7:00pm