Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 126 Students at Dec. 15 Commencement

The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 126 students at the 1 p.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, in Jesse Auditorium. Alumna speaker will be Coburn Dukehart, MA ’03. Obehi Imarenezor will serve as master of ceremonies and Evan Dodson will present “Thoughts of the Class.” Ceremony Scheduled to Start at 1 p.m. in … Continued

Journalism School Celebrates 50 Years of Washington, D.C. Program with Event on Dec. 5

Boasting hundreds of alumni, the Missouri School of Journalism Washington, D.C. program has been giving graduate and undergraduate students hands-on experience contributing to the largest press corps in the country since 1968. Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 4, 2018) — The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Washington, D.C. program on Dec … Continued

Alexis Allison Named the 2018 Winner of the Atwater Prize for Writing

Current master’s student and reporter for the Columbia Missourian Alexis Allison, winner of the 2018 James and Patricia Atwater Memorial Writing Prize. Photo: Jo De Castro. Master’s Student’s Stories Aim to Connect People from Disparate Backgrounds, Beliefs Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 30, 2018) — Graduate student Alexis Allison is the winner of the 2018 James and … Continued

Senior Claire Mitzel Awarded $2,500 Homer L. Hall Scholarship

Winner of the 2019 Homer L. Hall Scholarship, senior Claire Mitzel grew up reading local newspapers, saw the value of their role as community watchdog and hopes to put her #MizzouMade investigative journalism skills to good use. The Scholarship Honors a Former Missouri High School Newspaper Adviser Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 20, 2018) — Missouri School … Continued

Journalism School Team’s Award-Winning Project Inspires Ocean Spray Ad Campaign

Working with tighter-than-normal deadlines, a 20-member student team at the University of Missouri placed third in a nationwide advertising campaign designed for Ocean Spray, and the “conspiracy theorist” theme of their work inspired a recent campaign produced by the ag cooperative. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 9, 2018) — An advertising campaign designed for … Continued

Journalism Students Learn How to ‘Get in the Game’ of Sports Journalism, Promotions at Recent Event

The Missouri School of Journalism’s recent “Get in the Game” event, sponsored by the Engagement and Outreach office, attracted more than 100 students interested in sports journalism or promotion. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2018) — Sometimes you have to look beyond advertised job listings when searching for a sports internship, Missouri School … Continued

Moore Foundation Awards $500,000-Plus Grant to Support Health Journalism

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation recently made a three-year grant of $509,400 to the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, the educational arm of the Association of Health Care Journalists headquartered at the J-School. Association of Health Care Journalists Professional Organization is Headquartered at Missouri Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 5, 2018) — The Center … Continued

Stacey Woelfel to Be Honored by Mizzou Alumni Association

Stacey Woelfel, professor and director of the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, will be recognized as a faculty honoree by the Mizzou Alumni Association at its 51st annual Faculty-Alumni Awards Ceremony Nov. 9 on the MU campus. Annual MAA Recognition Celebrates Outstanding Service and Professional Accomplishments Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 1, 2018) — The … Continued

David Rees Named to Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame

At left, photojournalism Professor Emeritus David Rees displays his commemorative plaque after being inducted into the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame. Rees is joined by fellow inductees Thelma Blumberg and Dave Marner. By Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 30, 2018) — David Rees received a C-plus on a photo class assignment in 1974. Undeterred, he … Continued