Year: 2012
Missouri School of Journalism Students to Write Editorials for the State’s Community Newspapers
Columbia, Mo. (March 23, 2012) — Some Missouri School of Journalism students will write editorials for the state’s community newspapers through a partnership with the Missouri Press Association. The 21 students in Associate Professor Clyde Bentley‘s editorial writing course will be paired with Missouri editors and publishers and asked to write a topic relevant to … Continued
Photojournalism Senior Receives Society of American Business Editors and Writers Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 20, 2012) — The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) has recognized a Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism senior with a “Best in Business” award. The competition honors excellence in business and financial journalism across all news platforms. Robson Abbott received an honorable mention in the student category for “Les … Continued
Journalism Master’s Student Anna Boiko-Weyrauch Launches ‘Why Music Matters’ Series on NPR
Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2012) — A radio series produced by Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Anna Boiko-Weyrauch is now airing on NPR weekends on “All Things Considered.” “Why Music Matters” is a collection of stories from people of diverse backgrounds, in their own words, about how music has changed their lives. In the … Continued
Two Radio-TV Journalism Students Place Second and Fourth in Hearst Journalism Awards Program
Blake Hanson and David Wietlispach Will Receive Scholarships for Their Wins Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism seniors Blake Hanson and David Wietlispach placed second and fourth, respectively, in the second television competition for the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Hanson will receive a $2,000 scholarship for his top placement; Wietlispach, $1,000. … Continued
Missouri Journalism Student Ties for Second Place in International ‘Girls’ State of the Union’ Video Contest
Jamie’s Crockett’s Entry Competed with More Than 50 Entries from Around the World Columbia, Mo. (March 12, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism sophomore Jamie Crockett tied for second place in the “Girls’ State of the Union” video contest. Sponsored by the Women’s Media Center in New York, the international competition sought to identify important … Continued
Strategic Communication Students Visit New York City Ad/PR Agencies and Companies
Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2012) — Creativity and innovation are hallmarks to successful communication, a group of 16 Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students learned during a two-day trip to New York City. Insights into how to develop and execute these values were shared at eight advertising and public relations agencies and other organizations. … Continued
Henry Hager, 85, MU Journalism Professor, Remembered for Graceful Interaction
By Nicole Jones Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2012) — Henry Hager could be described in one word by his friend George Kennedy, an MU professor emeritus. “It occurred to me that if I had to describe Henry in just one word, it would be graceful,” Kennedy said. “As a former athlete, Henry was … Continued
Film on Joplin (Mo.) Globe’s Tornado Response Will Premiere on Thursday, May 3, in Columbia
Proceeds of Silent Auction Will Benefit Memorial to Victims and Survivors Columbia, Mo. (March 7, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism is helping to organize the premiere of a film about The Joplin (Mo.) Globe‘s response to a devastating tornado that hit the town in 2011 as well as a silent auction to benefit … Continued
Strategic Communication Senior Earns Two ADDY Student Awards from the AAF Kansas City Chapter
The “Lifesavers” Campaign Will Compete on the National Level Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Nathan Morris earned two recognitions in the recent ADDY awards student competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation’s Kansas City Chapter (AAFKC). He is a dual major in strategic communication and marketing. The “Lifesavers” campaign … Continued
New Journalism Ambassadors Selected for 2012-2013 Academic Year
Students Will Represent the School at Various Events and Activities Columbia, Mo. (March 5, 2012) — Fifteen Missouri School of Journalism students have been selected to serve as Journalism Ambassadors for the 2012-2013 academic year. Journalism Ambassadors represent the Missouri School of Journalism at various student recruitment and special events. Ambassadors also provide tours of … Continued