Year: 2016
Asian-American Journalists Association Students Interview Lead Investigative Editor
Marty Baron Oversaw 2002 Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Interview Adds Depth to Academy Award-Winning Film ‘Spotlight’ By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2016) — Members of Asian-American Journalists Association (AAJA) Mizzou interviewed Marty Baron, who was the lead editor of the Boston Globe investigative reporting team at the time of the 2002 Catholic … Continued
ASNE and Missouri School of Journalism Develop Unique Training Resources for High Schools
24 Ready-to-Present Online Modules Available Now By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — The American Society of News Editors collaborated with Missouri School of Journalism faculty and staff to develop journalism training resources for secondary-school teachers and students. “Both the novice and experienced journalism teacher can take their student media program to the … Continued
Dean Kurpius Holds Twitter Q&A
Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — Dean David Kurpius invited prospective students to a Twitter Q&A on April 5, the second #AskMIZJourn of the semester. Kurpius fielded questions ranging from new technologies and study abroad programs to gaining experience in the School’s seven professional newsrooms and two agencies. What made the evening especially fun was … Continued
Tom Gray, Former General Manager of KOMU-TV, Dies
The Station Received the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence Under Gray’s Leadership Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — Thomas Richard Gray, 76, of Columbia, former general manager of KOMU-TV, passed away on March 31, 2016. Gray took over as general manager in 1974. The station is the only university-owned, fully commercial television … Continued
Journalism Professor Awarded 2016 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Earnest Perry Is One of Five Outstanding Teachers to Be Selected; Receives a $10,000 Check By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2016) — University of Missouri interim Chancellor Hank Foley and Commerce Bank Chairman Jim Schatz today awarded one of the 2016 William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence to Earnest … Continued
School Announces Members of New Strategic Planning Leadership Team
The 8-Month Planning Process Will Begin in April Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2016) — Dean David Kurpius has announced the formation of a new Strategic Planning Leadership Team at the Missouri School of Journalism. The group, made up of faculty, staff, a student and alumni, will hold its first meeting in mid April. The formation … Continued
Missouri Journalism Student Named ‘Air Force Writer of the Year’
Traci Howells Will Now Compete Against Entrants from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, for the Top Award in the Print Journalist of the Year Category Update April 26, 2016: Traci Howells won second place for the Military Print Journalist of the Year. She competed against active duty, Reserves and National Guard journalists from all Department … Continued
Vox Magazine Wins 7 Regional Society of Professional Journalists Awards
The Winners Represent the Best in Student Journalism By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2016) — The published work of Vox Magazine students has won seven Society of Professional Journalists Region 7 Mark of Excellence awards. The competition is sponsored by the SPJ for the best in student journalism. SPJ Region 7 includes Iowa, … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Selected as Great Plains Journalism Awards Finalists
Graduate Student Kasia Kovacs Named Student Writer of the Year, Wins $1,250 Scholarship By Ashley Szatala Tulsa, Oklahoma (April 4, 2016) — The Tulsa Press Club has named five Missouri School of Journalism students as finalists for the 2016 Great Plains Journalism Awards, and the press club has recognized one University of Missouri faculty member … Continued
STRANjERS: Eva López
It’s smart, passionate, resilient, quirky and creative people who make the Missouri School of Journalism so special. Meet them in “STRANjERS.” Eva López Anticipated Graduation: Bachelor’s Degree, May 2016 Emphasis: Strategic Communication Hometown: Chicago “I don’t really get advice that often, but I learn a lot from my mom and grandpa. With my family, hard … Continued