Year: 2016
KBIA-FM Wins Oral Health Champion Award
The Missouri Coalition for Oral Health Recognizes Station’s Stories About Access to Dental Services for Underserved Populations Columbia, Mo. (March 15, 2016) — The Missouri Coalition for Oral Health recognized KBIA-FM with an Oral Health Champion Award for its outstanding coverage of oral health policy and the ways in which limited access to oral health … Continued
Boot Camp Helps Students Prepare for Summer Internships
Industry Professionals Conduct Mock Interviews During the Professional Development Event Columbia, Mo. (March 14, 2016) — More than 65 Missouri School of Journalism students participated the third annual Internship Boot Camp, a professional development event designed to help students secure internships. The event, hosted by the School’s Career Services office, was open to all undergraduate … Continued
STRANjERS: Ross Terrell
It’s smart, passionate, resilient, quirky and creative people who make the Missouri School of Journalism so special. Meet them in STRANjERS. Ross Terrell Anticipated Graduation: Bachelor’s in Journalism, May 2016 Emphasis: Convergence Journalism Hometown: Conyers, Georgia “I’ve been wearing this Superman necklace a lot lately. I just wear it as a reminder. I kind of … Continued
Humans of Strat Comm: Carolyn Welter
Columbia, Mo. (March 13, 2016) — Senior Carolyn Welter is never afraid to take on a new challenge. Originally from Prairie Village, Kansas, Carolyn came to Mizzou in 2012 ready to jumpstart her journalism career. “I had a really great experience as a student journalist in high school, so I knew the J-School would naturally … Continued
Missouri Alumni in Hong Kong Welcome Dean David Kurpius
Mizzou Strengthens International Ties in High-Growth Asia Pacific Hong Kong (March 11, 2016) — Dean David Kurpuis made his first international visit as head of the Missouri School of Journalism to Asia Pacific, where he was greeted by University of Missouri friends and alumni in Hong Kong. The welcome reception drew a large, highly-diverse group … Continued
11 Journalism Students Selected for Mizzou 39
Seniors Are Recognized for Their Leadership, Service and Academic Achievements By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2016) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism students are among the 39 selected for Mizzou 39. The award, given by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board, recognizes 39 outstanding seniors across all majors for their leadership, service and … Continued
Ball State Awards Glen Cameron Its Public Relations Achievement Award
The Honor Recognizes His Scholarship, Experience and Contributions to the Public Relations Field Muncie, Ind. (March 11, 2016) — Ball State University has selected Glen T. Cameron to receive its 2016 Public Relations Achievement Award. Cameron is a professor and the Maxine Wilson Gregory Chair in Journalism Research at the Missouri School of Journalism. He … Continued
Documentary Journalism Students Premiere Short Film at True/False Festival
‘Concerned Student 1950’ Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Campus Protests During Fall 2015 By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism students Varun Bajaj, Adam Dietrich and Kellan Marvin premiered their short film “Concerned Student 1950” in front of an audience of True/False festival-goers in the Missouri Theatre. Original members … Continued
Dear J-School
Have questions about the Missouri School of Journalism? Travel through its storied halls in this video, and tap into the wisdom of current students and faculty, from a freshman to the dean. Meet the J-Schoolers: Jack Buttacavoli Year: Freshman Hometown: Long Grove, Illinois Plan for His Journalism Degree: Either broadcast journalism or marketing. Fun Fact: … Continued
Missourian Reporters Win 7 Top Associated Press Sports Editors Awards
The National Contest Recognizes Excellence in Professional Sports Writing By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2016) — The Columbia Missourian and three Missouri School of Journalism sports reporters have won seven awards in the Associated Press Sports Editors 2015 contest. The results were recently announced at the APSE judging convention at the Poynter Institute … Continued