Awards
KBIA-FM, KOMU-TV Win 13 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
KBIA-FM and KOMU-TV have won 13 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for the best electronic journalism produced in Region 5, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The International Competition Recognizes the Best Electronic Journalism Produced by Radio, TV and Online News Organizations Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2017) — Two student-staffed newsrooms at the Missouri … Continued
Alumna Laurie Skrivan Wins 2017 RFK Photojournalism Award
At top: “I will carry a gun when I am older – but I will never need to carry one because I am a peacemaker,” says Brandon Albritton (left), 13, a member of the dance troupe the Peacemakers, practicing at the Northwinds Apartments complex in Ferguson. Cynthia Barnett, who lives in the complex, started the … Continued
2 Journalism Students Place in Top 20 in the Hearst Personality/Profile Competition
Lauren Puckett and Cassa Niedringhaus The Contest Drew 114 Entries from 62 Schools By Yue Tang San Francisco (May 9, 2017) — The work of two Missouri School of Journalism students placed in the top 20 in the highly competitive personality/profile writing competition of the 2016-17 national Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Senior Lauren Puckett placed 13th … Continued
2 Journalism Students Win Writing, Art Awards in ‘Rewriting Realities’ Contest
Sarah Sabatke and Craig White The Contest Was Created to Encourage Creative Exploration on the Issue of Identity By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2017) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students have been named winners in the “Rewriting Realities” art and writing contest hosted by the University of Missouri Multicultural Certificate office. The … Continued
Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine Designers Win 9 National Awards in SND College News Design Contest
The Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine designers took home nine awards in seven categories in the SND College News Design Contest. The National Competition Honors Excellence in Design and Graphics By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2017) — The Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine designers took home nine awards in seven categories in the … Continued
Strategic Communication Students Win Third Place and Award for Most Outstanding Presenters
At top, members of the NSAC Mizzou presentation team await questions from NSAC District 9 judges following their campaign pitch; from left, Patrick LaBelle, Gina Pintozzi, Matthew Carlino and Kara Maricic. At bottom, students are all smiles after delivering their pitch. By Sydney Skubic Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2017) — The student-led team from the … Continued
Alice Handelman, BJ ’65, Honored by Missouri Professional Communicators
Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2017) — Ladue News contributor Alice Handelman, BJ ’65, was honored by Missouri Professional Communicators with three awards in its 2017 Communications Contest. The awards were presented at the MPC Spring Connect luncheon April 22 at the St. Louis Artists Guild. MPC is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press … Continued
Convergence Journalism Professor Wins Excellence in Education Award
Associate Professor Amy Simons is a 2017 recipient of the Excellence in Education Award, given by the University of Missouri’s Division of Student Affairs. The Award Recognizes Those Who Have Made Contributions to Out-of-Class Learning Experiences of Students By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2017) — Amy Simons, associate professor of convergence journalism at … Continued
KBIA-FM Wins 2 National Headliner Awards
At KBIA, students produce stories with audio, video and text for the station’s website while also producing traditional radio newscasts and long-form stories. The Contest Recognizes Journalist Merit in the Communications Industry By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2017) — KBIA-FM, Columbia’s listener-supported NPR-member station, won two 2017 National Headliner Awards. At KBIA, Missouri … Continued
Graduate Student Sky Chadde Wins Don Romero Prize
Graduate student Sky Chadde, BJ ’14, is the winner of the 2017 Don Romero Prize for outstanding magazine writing. The Award Recognizes Outstanding Magazine Writing By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Sky Chadde, BJ ’14, is the winner of the 2017 Don Romero Prize for outstanding … Continued