Year: 2016
8 Missouri Journalism Graduate Students Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
These Scholarship Recipients Received VIP Treatment, Including Personal Congratulations from President and Mrs. Obama Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2016) — Eight Missouri School of Journalism graduate students attended President Obama’s last White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 30. The lucky eight were honored guests as recipients of scholarships funded by the proceeds of the … Continued
An Interviewing Tool for the Apple Watch Wins RJI Student Competition
Team Recordly Will Present Its Plan to Executives at Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, California, on May 18 Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2016) — Nearly 100 students came to the first speed dating session. Sixteen teams submitted ideas. Ten teams made initial pitches. Five finalists received funds and mentoring to make those ideas a reality. Today, … Continued
Miranda Lee Recognized by the American Advertising Federation
Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2016) — Being considered one of the Top 20 American Advertising Federation (AAF) students is no small feat. Then again, Miranda Lee has never been one to think small. Lee, a strategic communication student heading into her final year, was selected by the Stickell Student Internship Program as one of the … Continued
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Awards $240,000 Grant to School-Based Center
The Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism Will Provide Health and Disparities Training for Journalists Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) has awarded a three-year $240,000 grant to the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, the educational arm of the Association of Health Care Journalists. The center and … Continued
How Public Outrage on Twitter Affects Organizations in Crisis
Missouri School of Journalism Doctoral Students Explore Conversations about the NFL and Concussions Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — Two Missouri School of Journalism doctoral students, Douglas Wilbur and Danielle Myers, innovatively applied a public relations theory to a situation involving the National Football League (NFL), popular culture and health issues. The theory applied, contingency … Continued
School to Recognize 563 Candidates at May Graduation Ceremony
The Program Will Begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at the Hearnes Center Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 563 students at the 5 p.m. commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, at the Warren E. Hearnes Multipurpose Building on the University of Missouri campus. Seating is open, … Continued
Missouri Students Give Strong Performance in District 9 Advertising Competition
Student-Led Strategic Communication Team Brings Home Awards for Best Plan Book Design and a Top 3 Finish By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — A dedicated team of Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students was recognized for multiple accomplishments at the District 9 National Student Advertising Competition in Kansas City on April … Continued
Retired Advertising Professor Ruth Briggs Bratek Dies
She Was One of the First Women Journalism Educators to Teach at the Missouri School of Journalism The following obituary, courtesy of Allen Funeral Home, has been edited. Bloomington, Ind. (May 4, 2016) — Darlene Ruth Briggs Bratek, one of the first woman journalism educators to teach at the University of Missouri, died May 1, … Continued
KBIA-FM Wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
The Radio and Television Digital News Association Awards Recognize the Best in Electronic Journalism Columbia, Mo. (May 2, 2016) — The Radio and Television Digital News Association has awarded KBIA-FM five prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards for its work as a small-market radio station in region 5. These awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced … Continued
Strategic Communication Awards Show 2016: A Night In Vegas
Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host its annual Strategic Communication Awards Show 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, at the Tiger Hotel to honor students and faculty for excellence in the strategic communication field. Reigning Miss Missouri Sydnee Stottlemyre will be the master of ceremonies, assisted by strategic … Continued