Alumni
School to Recognize 563 Candidates at May Graduation Ceremony
The Program Will Begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at the Hearnes Center Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 563 students at the 5 p.m. commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, at the Warren E. Hearnes Multipurpose Building on the University of Missouri campus. Seating is open, … Continued
Missouri Alumni in Hong Kong Welcome Dean David Kurpius
Mizzou Strengthens International Ties in High-Growth Asia Pacific Hong Kong (March 11, 2016) — Dean David Kurpuis made his first international visit as head of the Missouri School of Journalism to Asia Pacific, where he was greeted by University of Missouri friends and alumni in Hong Kong. The welcome reception drew a large, highly-diverse group … Continued
Alumni Pay It Forward to Help Current Students
Virtual Individual Resume and Portfolio Reviews Prepare Strategic Communication Students for Annual Career Fair By Hailey Yeakle Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism alumni from across the country donated an hour of their time to help current students refine their resumes and portfolios during the recent Individual Resume and Portfolio Review. This … Continued
Spong PR in Minneapolis Hosts Missouri Journalism Reception
Alumni, Friends Meet the School’s New Dean and Network Minneapolis (Dec. 10, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism alumni and friends gathered at Minneapolis-based Spong public relations agency on Dec. 8 to meet Dean David Kurpius, network and receive an update from the University of Missouri campus. President of Spong PR Julie Batliner, BS ’96 … Continued
School to Recognize 139 Candidates at December Graduation Ceremony
Commencement Will Begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2015) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize a total of 139 graduates at its commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Graduate degrees will … Continued
Dean David Kurpius Meets with Missouri Journalism Alumni, Friends in Chicago
Commitment to Inclusiveness, Role of First Amendment and Recent Campus Events Among Topics Discussed Chicago (Dec. 7, 2015) — New Missouri School of Journalism Dean David Kurpius‘s first months have been busy ones, noted Chuck Kaiser, BJ ’93, general manager, corporate affairs, of Edelman Chicago. The agency, which hosted the event, is a leading global … Continued
Alumna Juana Summers Recognized as Trailblazer in the Age of Digital Journalism
Marie Claire Names the Mashable Politics Editor as One of the ’50 Most Influential Women in America’ By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2015) — Juana Summers, BJ ’09, has all eyes on her coverage of the 2016 presidential election. She has made a name for herself as a digital journalist, currently serving as … Continued
Edelman to Host Nov. 18 Journalism Alumni Reception in Chicago
Dean David Kurpius Will Present a Brief Program at 6:15 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2015) — Edelman will host a Missouri School of Journalism alumni reception at its Chicago office on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m., with a brief program at 6:15 p.m. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be … Continued
Asia Pacific Regional President of FleishmanHillard Visits Journalism School
Lynne Anne Davis, BJ ’87, Celebrates Homecoming, Meets with Strategic Communication Students Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 19, 2015) — Lynne Anne Davis, BJ ’87, regional president of the Asia Pacific region of FleishmanHillard, visited the University of Missouri to reconnect with her alma mater during Homecoming and to share her career experiences with strategic communication students. … Continued
‘It’s All About the Students,’ Dean David Kurpius Tells St. Louis Alumni
Listening Tour Helps New Dean Determine Priorities and Strategies St. Louis (Oct. 5, 2015) — Graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism is more than earning a degree, Dick Feldman, BJ ’78, told the crowd gathered to welcome new Dean David Kurpius at a Sept. 9 reception at the Forest Hills Country Club in St. … Continued