Alumni
The New York Times Features Long-Form Storytelling Alumnae
Columbia, Mo. (March 27, 2017) — A March 17, 2017, article in the New York Times begins with alumna Joanna Demkiewicz as a Missouri School of Journalism student in March 2013. Demkiewicz attended a daylong event on reporting and writing long-form nonfiction. Mike Sager, writer-at-large for Esquire magazine, had just published “Next Wave: America’s New … Continued
Documentary Journalism Program Featured in Leading Trade Pub
Columbia, Mo. (March 24, 2017) — Documentary, the online publication of the International Documentary Association, featured the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism in a Feb. 28, 2017, article. “Documentary Film, Journalism Intersect in Groundbreaking Academic Program in Missouri” highlights how Jonathan Murray, an alumnus and the acknowledged father of reality television, found a … Continued
CBS’ Major Garrett to Journalists: Look to History for Comfort During Early Trump Presidency
CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett. Photo: Breanna Pitts. Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Molly Olmstead and Kaishuo Zhao Washington (March 20, 2017) — When CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett hears journalists worrying about being labeled the enemy of the Trump administration, … 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
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
Science and Agricultural Journalism Chair Wins Advising Award
The Honor Seeks to Recognize Those Improving Academic Advising Within Higher Education Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 10, 2017) — Sharon Wood-Turley, program chair of the Department of Science and Agricultural Journalism in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is the 2017 recipient of the National Academic Advising Association‘s (NACADA) Region VII Outstanding Faculty Academic … Continued
Symposium to Discuss Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting
The Missouri-Hurley Symposium Will Be Held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, March 9, at the National Press Club in Washington Washington (Feb. 10, 2017) — What’s fact and what’s fake were questions that dominated the 2016 election campaign. Now that Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the 45th U.S. president, what new challenges … Continued
Alumni Profile: Jessica Stroder
Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 26, 2017) — It’s only natural to question yourself when facing a daunting challenge. However, it’s how you respond to that challenge that determines your fate. Jessica Stroder felt this when she was first hired as a partner manager at Facebook. Even though she had already worked at Ketchum, Influence and Co. … Continued
Missouri Journalism Reception Planned in Houston on Thursday, Jan. 19
The Event Will Begin at 6 p.m. at Former President George H.W. Bush’s Office Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 8, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism alumni, prospective students and friends are invited to join Dean David Kurpius for a reception from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at former President George H.W. Bush’s office, 10,000 … Continued
School to Recognize 143 Candidates at December Graduation Ceremonies
The Program Will Begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at Jesse Auditorium Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 143 students at the 1 p.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Jesse Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. … Continued