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

Video Game Sensation-Alumnus to Keynote Scholastic Journalism Day

J-Day, Hosted by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association, Will Be Held April 8 in Columbia Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2015) — Greg Miller, BJ ’05, the front man for the website “Kinda Funny,” will be the keynote speaker at the April 8 Scholastic Journalism Day at the Missouri School of Journalism. Known as J-Day, the … Continued

3 Missouri Journalism Faculty Honored for Longevity and Accomplishments

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and Interim Provost Ken Dean Presented the Awards Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 5, 2015) — Three Missouri School of Journalism professors were among the University of Missouri faculty recently honored for their work and service. Sandra Davidson was one of three who received a Curators Teaching Professorship, one of the most prestigious … Continued

Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 134 Students at Dec. 19 Commencement

Ceremony Scheduled to Start at 3:30 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 15, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 134 students at the 3:30 p.m. commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19, at the Missouri Theatre. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. A live stream of 2014 December commencement … Continued

Recent Graduate Places in Top 10 in Hearst Feature Writing Competition

Sky Chadde, BJ ’14, Wrote About a Documentary by a Columbia Filmmaker By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 9, 2014) — A recent Missouri School of Journalism graduate received eighth place in the 55th annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Feature Writing Competition. Sky Chadde, BJ ’14, won for his feature “True/False Film Fest’s David Wilson … Continued

Mizzou Alumni Association Honors 2 Journalism Faculty and Alumna with Faculty-Alumni Awards

The Recognition Celebrates Outstanding Service and Professional Accomplishments By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2014) — The Mizzou Alumni Association recognized two Missouri School of Journalism faculty and one alumna during its 47th annual Faculty-Alumni Awards ceremony Oct. 10 at the Reynolds Alumni Center at the University of Missouri. Margaret Duffy, strategic communication professor, … Continued

New Endowed Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Alumnus Larry Moore

The KMBC-TV Newscaster Will Be Honored as an Outstanding Kansas Citian By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 2, 2014) — The Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City have selected Larry Moore, noted newscaster on KMBC-TV, to be the 50th recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Kansan Citian Award. Moore, MA ’68, joined KMBC-TV in … Continued