Year: 2014
Danielle Kass Places Third, Wins $1,500 Scholarship in Breaking News Category of Hearst Journalism Awards Program
Her Story Covered Decision to Overturn the Conviction of Ryan Ferguson Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism student Dani Kass won third place in the breaking news category in the 54th annual William Randolph Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Her entry competed against 85 submissions from 45 schools in the U.S. Kass … Continued
Mark Twain Fellowship Sends MU Alumnus to Oxford
New Fellowship Rewards Exceptional Mizzou Students and Recent Graduates By University of Missouri Fellowships Office Used by permission. Zach Parolin spent spring break during his sophomore year sleeping on the streets of North Texas. The idea behind the five nights of self-induced homelessness was to raise awareness of the issue of youth homelessness and to … Continued
14 Missouri Journalism Students Inducted into Secret Societies During Annual Tap Day
Selection Is Based on Scholarship, Leadership and Service Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2014) — Fourteen Missouri School of Journalism students were inducted into three secret societies during the 87th annual Tap Day on the University of Missouri campus. Selection was based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, scholarship, leadership and service. Identities of the 2014 inductees … Continued
Missouri Journalism Scholars to Present 39 Papers at the International Communication Association Conference
Theme of ‘Communication and the Good Life’ Allows Exploration of the Challenges of the New Media Environment By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will present 39 papers at the 64th annual conference of the International Communication Association, which begins May 22 in Seattle. The … Continued
More Than 65 Missouri Journalism Students Participate in Mizzou Alternative Breaks to 12 US Locations
Service Activities Change Lives and Perspectives on a Variety of Issues Columbia, Mo. (April 30, 2014) — More than 65 Missouri School of Journalism students chose community service rather than relaxation during spring break. They were among the nearly 650 University of Missouri students who registered for 53 Mizzou Alternative Breaks trips. MU’s program is … Continued
Edward Hart Wins the 2014 Don Romero Prize for Outstanding Magazine Journalism
Judges Note His Ability to Combine Solid Reporting and Nimble Storytelling to Craft Impactful Stories Columbia, Mo. (April 30, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Edward Hart is the 2014 winner of the Don Romero Prize for outstanding magazine journalism. The prize was established in honor of Don Romero, a former magazine professor … Continued
Edward Hart Named 2014 Winner of the Atwater Prize for Writing
Judges Describe His Work as Compelling, Detailed and Masterful Columbia, Mo. (April 30, 2014) — Graduate student Edward Hart is the 2014 winner of the Atwater Prize for Writing, an award given in honor of the late Jim Atwater, former dean and faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism. Hart, BJ ’13, will complete … Continued
Dean Mills Honored by Missouri Interscholastic Press Association with Knight Award
His Support of Scholastic Journalism Has Benefited High School Students and Educators By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2014) — Dean Mills, the dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, was awarded the 2014 Knight Award by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. The recognition was announced during April’s Scholastic Journalism Day on the University … Continued
KBIA-FM Earns 3 Regional Murrow Awards for Excellence in Electronic Journalism
Station Received Top Honors in the Continuing Coverage, Feature Reporting and Website Categories Washington (April 24, 2014) — The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has recognized KBIA-FM in its 2014 regional winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards. The awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and online news organizations around … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Win 11 Awards in National College News Design Contest
Students Earn First in ‘Breaking News’ and ‘Multipage Feature’ Categories Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism students won 11 awards in seven categories in the annual College News Design Contest, co-sponsored by the Society of News Design. The awards recognize the best design work done by students at campus publications or … Continued