Year: 2017
7 Alfred Friendly Fellows to Train at the Missouri School of Journalism
The class of 2017, clockwise from top left: Ashley Lime, The Standard, Kenya, going to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Veengas Yasmeen, Daily Ibrat, Pakistan, training fellow; Binita Dahal, BBC Nepali Service, Kansas City Public Television; Salman Yousafzai, The Frontier Post, Pakistan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune; Yuliana Romanyshyn, Kyiv Post, Ukraine, Columbia Missourian and Chicago Tribune; Smitha Rajan, … Continued
Alumni Profile: Sarah D’Amico
Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2017) — Sarah D’Amico has had a passion for helping children for as long as she can remember, so of course, she naturally fit right in at Make-A-Wish. As a digital content coordinator for Make-A-Wish Illinois, Sarah helps forward the foundation’s mission of providing wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. … Continued
Four Journalism Students Selected for Mizzou ’39
From top-left: Missouri Journalism seniors Brittney Frazier, Grace Gabel, Emily Russell and Lily Zacharias are among those named for this year’s Mizzou ’39 award. The Award Recognizes Seniors for Their Leadership, Service and Academic Achievements By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2017) — Four students studying strategic communication at the Missouri School of Journalism … Continued
Support the Journalism School on Mizzou Giving Day
Mizzou Giving Day begins at noon on Wednesday, March 15, and continues through noon on Thursday, March 16. This first-ever 24-hour campaign is meant to inspire the entire University of Missouri family to support what they love most about Mizzou. While you can donate to the Journalism School throughout the year, Mizzou Giving Day is a great … Continued
Journalism Professor Launches Exhibition of Historic Mississippi Photographs
This Is the First Major Showing of the Work of O.N. Pruitt to the Public After 30 Years of Archiving and Research Columbia, Missouri (March 3, 2017) — Berkley Hudson, an associate professor of magazine journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, launched an exhibit of historic Mississippi photographs on March 1. The exhibit features … Continued
Senior Olivia Peterkin Selected for Diversity in Journalism Program
The Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism offers students hands-on training and mentoring by caring news veterans. The Chips Quinn Scholars Program Helps Bring Greater Diversity to US Newsrooms By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (March 3, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Olivia Peterkin is a winner of the highly selective scholarship … Continued
Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop to Be Offered July 8-14
High school students from around the nation will be able to discover the fast-paced world of professional journalism during the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop, held July 8 to 14 at the Missouri School of Journalism. A Diverse Group of High School Students Will Learn How to Cover Issues and News in an Inclusive Way Columbia, … Continued
School to Host National Summer Journalism Camp for High School Students
Update May 3: Regular registration is open until June 1. Students can sign up to attend Media Now Mizzou at the regular registration rate of $350. Registering early helps ensure students get their first choice course when possible. Housing can be added for an additional $100. Transportation is available from both Kansas City and St. … Continued
6 Missouri Students Selected for National Multicultural Advertising Program
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program Fellows receive full-time paid summer internships. Top row, from left: Jasmyn Barr, Destanee Bonds, Taylor Brodie. Bottom, from left: Cristen Milliner, Jalen Mosby. The Strategic Communication Majors Receive Full-time Paid Summer Internships at Major Agencies Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Six Missouri School of Journalism undergraduate students were selected as … Continued
3 Workshops Prepare Students for Strategic Communication Career Fair
Professionals Share Insider Tips on Applications, Resumes, Portfolios By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Top agency professionals from New York City to Los Angeles and Dallas to Chicago shared helpful tips and insider perspectives in a series of workshops to help students on their journey … Continued