Alumni
Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 135 Students at Dec. 13 Commencement
The Ceremony Will Begin at 3:30 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 6, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize a total of 135 graduates at its commencement ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, in Jesse Auditorium. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Commencement Addresses The text of … Continued
CNN Entertainment Correspondent Nischelle Turner to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Nov. 9 Event at the School
The 2nd Annual Unity Conference Will Promote Diversity in Journalism Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 7, 2013) — CNN Entertainment correspondent Nischelle Turner, BJ ’98, will be the keynote speaker during the 2nd annual Unity Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The … Continued
Missouri Journalism Alumnus Wins a Gold in the 2013 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
The National Competition Drew More Than 1,200 Entries By Caroline Murray Biloxi, Miss. (Nov. 1, 2013) — Sean McLachlan, MA ’06, freelance writer and book author, is a winner in the 2013 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition, taking the gold in the Personal Comment category for his article “Video Games with a Refugee” in the … Continued
One of the Nation’s Best-Known Business Journalists to Speak at the Missouri School of Journalism on Friday, Oct. 25
Carol Loomis of Fortune Magazine Has Profiled Warren Buffett and Covered Global Accounting Scandals Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2013) — Carol Loomis, who is one of the nation’s best-known business journalists, will speak at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, in the Fred W. Smith Forum at the Missouri School of Journalism. The event is free … Continued
4 Missouri Journalism Faculty and Alumni Among Those Honored by Mizzou Alumni Association
The Awards Honor Outstanding Achievements and Service to the University of Missouri Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2013) — Four Missouri School of Journalism faculty and alumni were among the 16 honored by the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) Oct. 18 at its 46th annual Faculty-Alumni Awards ceremony. Jay Dade, BJ ’85; Lynda Kraxberger, MA ’88; Major … Continued
Alumnus Helps Public Relations Students Learn Presentation and Entrepreneurial Skills
Walt Denny, BJ ’74, Returns to Campus to Teach 2 Topics Courses Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2013) — Walt Denny, BJ ’74, has made countless presentations during his more than 30 years in the advertising and public relations fields. He recently returned to the Missouri School of Journalism to teach students his best practices in … Continued
2 Missouri Journalism Students Create a Major Multimedia Exhibit About Boone County Residents
‘100 Ages, A Century of Voices’ Shares the Stories of Those Between the Ages of 1 and 100 By Gwen Girsdansky Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 30, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism student Alyssa Goodman was walking to her internship at Xinhua News Agency of China in Brussels during the summer of 2012 when she … Continued
Missouri Journalism Alumna Shares Highlights of Her Nashville Songwriting Career with Students
Her Credits Include Title Track to Tim McGraw’s Latest Album, ‘Two Lanes of Freedom’ Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 23, 2013) — Jennifer Schott, BJ ’97, encouraged Missouri School of Journalism and other students to pursue their interests in music during a “Lunch & Learn” at the Mark on 5th dining hall in Mark Twain residence hall … Continued
How Two Young Journalists Are Highlighting Longform Journalism Written by Women
A male-led seminar on longform writing held at the Missouri School of Journalism this spring inspired two recent graduates – Kaylen Ralph, BJ ’13, and Joanna Demkiewicz, BJ ’13 – to create an outlet for narratives written by women. They just published the first issue of The Riveter, with Theresa Berens, BJ ’11, MA ’12, serving … Continued
Missouri Alumni Share Advice with High School Students about College-Level Journalism
Be Persistent, Be Passionate and Build Your Portfolio, the Group Encouraged San Francisco (May 28, 2013) — Five Missouri School of Journalism alumni talked to a packed room of high school students from around the U.S. about what to expect from a college-level journalism program, emphasizing the importance of starting early on developing expertise and … Continued