Year: 2004
Media’s Attitude Significantly Affects Individual’s Social Connectedness, MU Researcher Finds
By Jessica Pollard Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2004) — This week, U.S. citizens throughout the country had the opportunity to vote for the President of the United States. However, some people decided not to vote because they were upset by the media’s negative coverage of the campaign. Their lack of interest could have been caused … Continued
Contest Recognizes Seven for Outstanding Summer Journalism Work
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2004) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism magazine and news-editorial students were recognized for outstanding work completed in newsrooms during the past summer. Christian Detrick, Andrew Eder, Brandon Hoops, Sarah Larimer, Cristian Lupsa, Elspeth Reeve and Arthur Wedler each received a cash prize of $50 for their winning entries in the “What … Continued
MA Student Named 2004 David Kaplan Memorial Fellow at ABC News in D.C.
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 27, 2004) — Master’s student Ross Todd is the 2004 recipient of the David Kaplan Memorial Fellowship, which is awarded each year to one Missouri graduate student who specializes in broadcast producing. Todd will be the thirteenth David Kaplan Fellow. David Kaplan was a producer for Sam Donaldson at ABC News when … Continued
Pam Johnson Named First Executive Director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at Missouri
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 25, 2004) — Pam Johnson will be the first executive director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, Dean Mills, dean, announced today. She will begin her responsibilities on Nov. 15. “We are delighted we could persuade Pam Johnson to lead the Reynolds Institute. She has a … Continued
Fidler Named to Hall of Achievement at University of Oregon
Eugene, Ore. (Oct. 21, 2004) — Roger Fidler has been inducted into the Hall of Achievement by the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. Fidler is the inaugural Visiting Fellow of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. He plans to launch the world’s first live … Continued
New Brochure Available for Five-Year BJ/MA Program
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2004) — A new brochure about the Five-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program at the Missouri School of Journalism is now available online and in print. The program allows a student to earn a master’s degree in just 12 months after the completion of the Bachelor of Journalism degree. “The Five-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Program provides … Continued
The Tina Hills Fellowship for Latin American Journalists
Deadline Extended to Feb. 18 for Fall 2005 Applications Español Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism announces a call for a new round of applications for the Tina Hills Fellowship for Latin American journalists interested in earning a master’s or doctoral degree at the world’s first journalism school. The fellowship … Continued
Beca Tina Hills para Periodistas Latinoamericanos
Candidatos para el programa que comienza en Agosto de 2005 tienen tiempo hasta el 18 de Febrero para enviar sus postulaciones. English La Escuela de Periodismo de la Universidad de Missouri anuncia la beca Tina Hills destinada a periodistas latinoamericanos que tengan interés en obtener una maestría o un doctorado en la facultad de periodismo … Continued
Don Ranly Steps Down as Head of Magazine Sequence
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2004) — When Don Ranly decided to step down as head of the magazine sequence earlier this fall, he had held the position for 27 years, making him the school’s longest-serving administrator. Though he is ready to leave the day-to-day demands of running a sequence to his successor, Jan Colbert, his … Continued
McKean Receives MU Teaching with Technology Award
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2004) — Mike McKean, an associate professor in the broadcast news department, has been selected as one of the recipients for the new 2004 Innovator Awards for Advancing Teaching with Technology. This award provides special recognition for faculty who have exhibited a broader college or campus impact on the effective use … Continued