Alumni
San Francisco Alumni Host Reception for New Missouri Journalism Dean
The Event Is Part of a Listening Tour to Learn from Graduates and Industry Professionals San Francisco (Aug. 6, 2015) — In the 107 years since the Missouri School of Journalism turned out its first graduates, there have been 19 US presidents, 18 California governors, 16 San Francisco mayors, 10 popes, 15 presidents of the University … Continued
Kansas City-Area Alumni Welcome School’s New Dean
Columbia, Mo. (July 31, 2015) — More than 75 alumni and friends welcomed David Kurpius as the new dean of the Missouri School of Journalism in Kansas City on July 23. The event was the first stop on a listening tour that Kurpius will conduct during the upcoming months. Beyond the School’s faculty and staff, … Continued
San Francisco-Area Alumni to Welcome School’s New Dean at Aug. 4 Reception
The Event Will Be Held at MSLGroup; Brief Program Begins at 7:15 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (July 21, 2015) — San Francisco-area alumni will welcome David Kurpius, the new dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, at a reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the MSLGroup, 100 California St., Suite 900. A brief … Continued
Politico Selects Missouri Student for Journalism Institute Class of 2015
Elizabeth Brown Will Receive Intensive Training on Political and Policy Journalism Arlington, Va. (July 13, 2015) — Elizabeth Brown, BJ ’15, is one of 12 undergraduate students selected by POLITICO, American University and the Maynard Institute for the 2015 POLITICO Journalism Institute. Brown, who studied magazine journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, began her … Continued
KC-Area Alumni to Welcome School’s New Dean at July 23 Reception
The Event Will Be Held at the Indian Hills Country Club; Register by July 17 Columbia, Mo. (July 9, 2015) — Kansas City-area alumni will welcome David Kurpius, the new dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, at a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m., on Thursday, July 23, at the Indian Hills Country Club, 6847 Tomahawk … Continued
Alumna Mary McNamara Earns Pulitzer Prize in the Criticism Category
Hands-on Reporting for the Columbia Missourian Launched Her Career, She Says By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (June 15, 2015) — An alumna of the Missouri School of Journalism has been awarded a 2015 Pulitzer Prize, the highest honor given for U.S. journalism. Mary McNamara, BJ and BA ’85, television critic for the Los Angeles Times, … Continued
Journalism Graduates to Be Recognized at May Commencement Ceremony
The Program Will Begin at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at Mizzou Arena Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2015) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 460 students at the 4:30 p.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at Mizzou Arena. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Graduate degrees will be awarded to … Continued
7 Students Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
The Scholarship Winners Met President and Mrs. Obama, Notable Journalists and Celebrities at the Star-Studded Event By Abby Johnston Washington (April 30, 2015) — On April 25, seven Missouri School of Journalism graduate students got to hug first lady Michelle Obama. Oh, yeah, and the president was there, too. In addition to being wrapped in FLOTUS’ … Continued
MU Receives $1 Million Gift to Support Journalism Education on LGBT Issues
The Gift Is the First of Its Kind Among American Universities Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2015) — The University of Missouri has received a $1 million estate gift to support journalism education and research into the connection between American journalism and the advancement of human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Timothy … Continued
Alumni, Experts Help Students Prepare for Life After Graduation
‘What If I Can’ Event Focused on the Transition from College to Career By Alexa Pace and Katrina Molholm Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2015) — Personal financial planning, employer health benefits and salary negotiation were among the topics discussed at a recent event geared toward preparing soon-to-be graduates for life after college. “What If I … Continued