Year: 2006
Journalism Student Sarah French Crowned Miss Missouri
By Kelly Peery Columbia, Mo. (June 26, 2006) — Sarah French, a radio-television journalism junior at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been crowned Miss Missouri for 2006. French will take a leave of absence from her studies to devote her time to her Miss Missouri appearances, press conferences and preparation for the national title. She anticipates traveling … Continued
School’s KBIA-FM News Lab Wins Prestigious National Award
By Allison Mang Columbia, Mo. (June 26, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s KBIA-FM news lab has won one of America’s top journalism awards. “What’s on the Line?” earned a national 2006 Edward R. Murrow Award in the small-radio market news documentary category from the Radio-Television News Directors Association. The story is an account of how residents living along the … Continued
Advertising Student Receives $1,500 Scholarship for Community-Based Summer Course
Columbia, Mo. (June 23, 2006) — Rachael Bax, a senior advertising major at the Missouri School of Journalism, recently received a $1,500 scholarship that will allow her to continue work started by her classmates in an unusual “real life” advertising experience. The course, “Creating and Implementing Effective Strategic Communications: A Hands-On Experience,” is taught by Craig … Continued
Weinberg Honored with $10,000 McIntyre Professorship for Excellence in Teaching
Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism professor, author and freelance magazine writer Steve Weinberg was recently named the 2006 recipient of the O.O. McIntyre Professorship for excellence in teaching. In his more than 25 years of service at the School, Weinberg has taught courses in investigative reporting, feature writing, arts journalism, criminal justice … Continued
Radio-Television Journalism Faculty, Student Win MBA Excellence Awards
By Allison Mang Columbia, Mo. (June 21, 2006) — Four radio-television journalism faculty members and a recent graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism captured two first-place awards and two certificates of merit for excellence in journalism in the Missouri Broadcasters Association‘s annual competition. “When our faculty and staff members win awards, as they have done … Continued
Jeffrey Dvorkin Named New CCJ Executive Director and Goldenson Chair at the Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (June 20, 2006) — Jeffrey Dvorkin, the first ombudsman for a major U.S. broadcast news organization, has been named the new executive director of the Committee of Concerned Journalists and the Goldenson Chair in Community Broadcasting at the Missouri School of Journalism. Dean Mills, dean of journalism, announced the appointment today. Dvorkin comes from NPR, where … Continued
Rick Shaw Named Director of Pictures of the Year International
Columbia, Mo. (June 8, 2006) — Rick Shaw, an award-winning photojournalist and design editor, has been named director of Pictures of the Year International (POYi). Pam Johnson, executive director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, announced the appointment today. POYi, a 63-year-old international photojournalism competition and educational program, will be headquartered in the Institute facilities at … Continued
Journalism Master’s Student Wins The New York Times “Win a Reporting Trip to Africa” Contest
Columbia, Mo. (May 26, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Casey Parks is the winner of a “Win a Reporting Trip to Africa” contest sponsored by The New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. In his article, Kristof writes of the 10-day trip the duo will take in September: “We’ll most likely start in Equatorial Guinea, bounce … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty and Students to Present 31 Papers at 2006 ICA Conference in Germany
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism will be well represented at this year’s International Communication Association (ICA) conference with 31 papers accepted, which were written or collaborated on by School faculty and student authors along with with other professors from the University of Missouri-Columbia and other universities. The 56th annual ICA convention … Continued
Journalism Under Fire: Discussion Series to Focus on News, Gender, Censorship and Photojournalism Issues
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — School may be out for the summer, but things are just starting to heat up for the Missouri School of Journalism’s New York Program. “Journalism Under Fire,” a four-part program in conjunction with The New School in New York, will bring together faculty, students, alumni, professionals and citizens to discuss hot topics … Continued