Alumni

Kris Budden, BJ '06

Mizzou Alumna Kris Budden, BJ ’06, Talks Sports Journalism

Columbia, Mo. (July 12, 2017) — Inside Sports recently interviewed Kris Budden, BJ ’06, a sideline reporter at ESPN. She primarily covers college athletics. Before Budden joined ESPN, she spent time as a sideline and features reporter for Fox Sports where she covered the NFL, college football and the San Diego Padres. She also worked … Continued

6 to Receive the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism

6 to Receive the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism

Awarded Annually Since 1930, the Medal Recognizes Lifetime or Superior Achievement Columbia, Mo. (June 27, 2017) — The Missouri School of Journalism will award the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism to six individuals this fall. The 2017 recipients will receive their medal during an evening banquet on Monday, Oct. 16, on … Continued

Mike Hall, BJ '04

Mizzou Alumnus Mike Hall, BJ ’04, Talks Sports Journalism

Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2017) — Inside Sports recently interviewed Mike Hall, BJ ’04, now working for the Big Ten Network. Hall hosts pregame, halftime and postgame shows for Big Ten Football and men’s basketball games; he also hosts BTN’s late-night show, “Sports Lite With Mike Hall,” airing Wednesday nights during the fall season. In … Continued

Jane B. Singer, PhD '96

Alumna Selected to Be Guest Editor of Themed #ISOJ Journal Volume

Columbia, Mo. (May 26, 2017) — The International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ) has selected Jane B. Singer, PhD ’96, to be the guest editor of its first themed volume called “Habits of Thought.” Singer is director of research and professor of journalism innovation at City, University of London. “The contemporary news environment is perpetually … Continued

Morgan Cook, MA '08

Morgan Cook, MA ’08, Named San Diego Journalist of the Year

Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2017) — The path Morgan Cook, MA ’08, took to being named 2017 San Diego Journalist of the Year had many twists and turns. Her first job after graduating with an English degree from the University of Missouri in 2004 was at a literary talent agency in New York. “It wasn’t … Continued

Photos by Laurie Skrivan, BJ '95

Alumna Laurie Skrivan Wins 2017 RFK Photojournalism Award

At top: “I will carry a gun when I am older – but I will never need to carry one because I am a peacemaker,” says Brandon Albritton (left), 13, a member of the dance troupe the Peacemakers, practicing at the Northwinds Apartments complex in Ferguson. Cynthia Barnett, who lives in the complex, started the … Continued

Jim Turner, BJ '52

O.N. Pruitt ‘Possum Town’ Exhibit Prompts Alumnus to Visit the School

Jim Turner, BJ ’52, was prompted to return to the MU campus after spotting an item about an exhibit of historic photographs from Mississippi in the Missouri School of Journalism monthly newsletter. Jim Turner, BJ ’52, Served as a US Civil Rights Attorney; His Career Spanned 9 Presidents By Sally Cochran and Beckie Jaeckels Journalism … Continued

Barbara Cochran, Betty Dukert and Betsy Fischer Martin

Surprise 90th Birthday Party for Betty Dukert, BJ ’49

Columbia, Mo. (May 10, 2017) — Betty Dukert, BJ ’49, was the guest of honor at a surprise 90th birthday party in her honor on May 9. Dukert retired in 1998 as executive producer of NBC’s “Meet the Press” after 41 years with the program and several years preceding that with NBC in Washington, D.C. Dukert … Continued

Alice Handelman, BJ '65

Alice Handelman, BJ ’65, Honored by Missouri Professional Communicators

Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2017) — Ladue News contributor Alice Handelman, BJ ’65, was honored by Missouri Professional Communicators with three awards in its 2017 Communications Contest. The awards were presented at the MPC Spring Connect luncheon April 22 at the St. Louis Artists Guild. MPC is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press … Continued