Year: 2012
Missouri School of Journalism Students Head to Work as Journalists
Seven Selected for Prestigious Dow Jones News Fund Summer Internships Princeton, N.J. (June 11, 2012)— Seven Missouri School of Journalism students have been selected by the Dow Jones News Fund to work as news and sports copy editors, multimedia editors and business reporters at news organizations across the country this summer. They were among the … Continued
More Than 400 Key Accomplishments, Awards and Recognitions
Faculty and Students Recognized for Excellence During 2011-12 Academic Year Columbia, Mo. (June 4, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty earned more than 400 top awards, honors and recognitions in writing, design, research, design, strategic communication and other areas during the 2011-12 academic year. The following list outlines these international, national and … Continued
Six Master’s Students Attend Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
The Experience Includes Personal Congratulations from the President and First Lady Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2012) — Six Missouri School of Journalism students had tickets to one of the hottest events in Washington – the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Headlined by comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, the event was attended by … Continued
Josh Barone Wins 2012 Atwater Prize for Writing Contest
Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2012) — Joshua Barone, BJ ’12, was the winner of the 2012 Atwater Prize for Writing contest. Barone earned numerous awards and recognitions for his writing while a student at the Missouri School of Journalism. In February he was recognized as the top candidate and named the Aubespin scholar in the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Test New Digital Newsroom This Summer
‘Missouri Business Alert’ to Benefit State’s Decision Makers on Business Issues Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2012) — A new digital newsroom will help key business decision-makers in Missouri gain a competitive edge. And the project will give Missouri School of Journalism students another hands-on newsroom opportunity, one that focuses on business journalism. The “Missouri Business … Continued
MU Awards Honorary Degree to Ron Powers, BJ ’63, During May Commencement Ceremonies
Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2012) — The University of Missouri awarded celebrated critic, Mark Twain historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Powers the Degree of Humane Letters during the May 2012 commencement ceremonies. A native of Hannibal, Mo., Powers received his bachelor’s degree from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1963. Powers’ accomplishments throughout a … Continued
National Network of Religion Sites Fills Gap for Religion News
Websites Hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — In recent years, many newspapers have been forced to eliminate religion beat writer positions due to budget cuts, leaving religion news largely uncovered throughout the country. Now, the Religion News Service (RNS), which is headquartered … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Scholars to Participate in Global Research Conference
Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 23 Papers, Lead Two Sessions Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism scholars will join those from more than 60 counties and the top universities in the world at the upcoming International Communication Association meeting in Phoenix. Faculty, students and alumni will present 23 conference … Continued
Madeline O’Leary Is Awarded the $10,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — Madeline O’Leary, a dual major in print and digital news and economics, is the recipient of the $10,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism for an incoming junior at the Missouri School of Journalism. In her application O’Leary said her interest in business journalism was born in part … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Names Lynda Kraxberger as Its New Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Administration
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism has named Lynda Kraxberger, a professor and chair of the convergence journalism faculty, as its new associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration. She will begin her responsibilities on July 1. Kraxberger will replace Brian Brooks, who will retire after almost four decades as … Continued