Year: 2016
School to Join National Reporting Network for 2016 Election
Students in the ‘Online Audience Development’ Course Will Monitor, Flag and Report on Problems that Emerge on Social Media New York (Sept. 8, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will join what is expected to be one of the biggest newsrooms in America for the 2016 election. The School is one of 13 journalism … Continued
Symposium to Address Media, Ethics and the Law as They Pertain to College Campuses
The 2-Day Event Will Be Held Sept. 15-16 on the MU Campus By Elizabeth Johnson Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the University of Missouri School of Law will host the Price Sloan Symposium for Media, Ethics and Law Sept. 15-16 on the MU campus. The symposium, which focuses … Continued
Professor Emeritus Rod Gelatt Honored With Endowment on 90th Birthday
Former Students Recognize His Legacy of High-Quality Storytelling and Reporting By Maggie Teson Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2016) — During his more than 45 years of service at the Missouri School of Journalism, Professor Emeritus Rod Gelatt built a legacy of high-quality storytelling and reporting in radio and television news. In honor of his 90th … Continued
School Honors 54 Freshmen for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Benefits of the Walter Williams Scholars Program Include a Global Programs Scholarship and a Faculty Mentor By Renee Sospenzi Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism held its annual Walter Williams Scholars ceremony on Aug. 31 to recognize and honor the 2016 incoming class of high-ability freshmen who will study at … Continued
Strategic Planning: ‘Coming Together’
On Aug. 26, the first Friday of a new academic year, 127 staff and faculty members gathered at the Reynolds Alumni Center for a strategic planning retreat. In late July, Dean David Kurpius invited all faculty and staff to offer input to the Journalism School’s strategic planning through this collaborative event. At the front of … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media Members Attend National Convention
The Weekend Included Panel Sessions and a Job Fair Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2016) — The Missouri student chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) recently attended the organization’s national convention in Miami. Seven student members and faculty adviser Elizabeth Frogge attended panels and workshops led by industry professionals throughout the three-day … Continued
Alumna Who Led Panama Papers Project Wins International Award
Marina Walker Guevara, MA ’05, Will Moderate a Panel on Investigative Reporting Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2016) — The Alfred Friendly Foundation will present Marina Walker Guevara, MA ’05, deputy director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, with the Susan Talalay Award for Outstanding Journalism on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Washington, D.C. The Alfred … Continued
Missouri Students Document Life in South Africa
Trip Teaches the Power of Forgiveness and Perseverance By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2016) — For the third year in a row, Missouri School of Journalism Professor Randall Smith, the Donald W. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Business Journalism, provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to experience and explore both the rich and painful … Continued
School Announces New, Unique Approach to Tackling Industry Diversity Levels
Immersive Student Development, Diversity and Recruitment Program Creates a Pipeline to Prepare Diverse New Talent Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 25, 2016) — The University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Office of the Provost and the Mizzou Advantage initiative announce today a new, immersive education-industry recruiting and training effort designed to increase the representation of underserved communities … Continued
Newspapers, Digital Subscription Services Can Optimize Profits with New Model
By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 18, 2016) — For decades, newspapers have relied on print advertising as their primary source of revenue. However, as newspaper readers continue to read more of their news online rather than in print, advertising revenue is dwindling for many newspapers. Now, researchers from the University of … Continued