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MU Awards Honorary Degree to Ron Powers, BJ ’63, During May Commencement Ceremonies
Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2012) — The University of Missouri awarded celebrated critic, Mark Twain historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Powers the Degree of Humane Letters during the May 2012 commencement ceremonies. A native of Hannibal, Mo., Powers received his bachelor’s degree from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1963. Powers’ accomplishments throughout a … Continued
National Network of Religion Sites Fills Gap for Religion News
Websites Hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — In recent years, many newspapers have been forced to eliminate religion beat writer positions due to budget cuts, leaving religion news largely uncovered throughout the country. Now, the Religion News Service (RNS), which is headquartered … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Scholars to Participate in Global Research Conference
Faculty, Students and Alumni to Present 23 Papers, Lead Two Sessions Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism scholars will join those from more than 60 counties and the top universities in the world at the upcoming International Communication Association meeting in Phoenix. Faculty, students and alumni will present 23 conference … Continued
Madeline O’Leary Is Awarded the $10,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — Madeline O’Leary, a dual major in print and digital news and economics, is the recipient of the $10,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism for an incoming junior at the Missouri School of Journalism. In her application O’Leary said her interest in business journalism was born in part … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Names Lynda Kraxberger as Its New Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Administration
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — The Missouri School of Journalism has named Lynda Kraxberger, a professor and chair of the convergence journalism faculty, as its new associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration. She will begin her responsibilities on July 1. Kraxberger will replace Brian Brooks, who will retire after almost four decades as … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Places in Top Ten in Hearst Multimedia Competition IV
San Francisco (May 14, 2012) — The top ten winners in the college Multimedia IV Team Reporting category were announced in the William Randolph Hearst Foundation‘s Journalism Awards Program, in which 106 undergraduate journalism programs at universities across the nation are eligible to participate. The Missouri School of Journalism placed tenth for Project 573, an … Continued
Mary Kay Blakely Named 2012 O.O. McIntyre Professor for Teaching Excellence
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — Associate Professor Mary Kay Blakely is the winner of the 2012 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for excellence in teaching, an annual award presented by the Missouri School of Journalism. She will receive a $10,000 salary supplement for the upcoming academic year. Blakely joined the school’s faculty in 1997 and teaches … Continued
Columbia Missourian Newsroom Administrator Cheri Cherry Receives Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2012) — Cheri Eichholz Cherry, the newsroom coordinator for the Columbia Missourian, was named the 2012 recipient of the Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award during the recognition ceremony held May 7 in the Fred W. Smith Forum of the Reynolds Journalism Institute. Cherry received a $500 cash award and a plaque. … Continued
New White Paper Shows Youth and Young Adult Employees Value Long-Term Benefits
By Cole Donelson YAYA Connection Columbia, Mo. (May 11, 2012) — New research reveals employees in all fields of work in the YAYA (Youth And Young Adults) demographic, those 18 to 24 years, value opportunities for career growth and healthcare coverage over other features offered by employers. These and other findings are now available in … Continued
Missouri Journalism Student Designers Earn Four Awards in National Contest
Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2012) — Missouri School of Journalism students earned four awards in the national Michigan State University Design Contest for College Students. The MSU Design Contest began in 2000 as a way for students to enter work done not only for a campus newspaper, but also projects done for a class, a … Continued