Awards
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
Celebrating Journalism and Strategic Communication
Missouri School of Journalism Presents 2015 Missouri Honor Medals on Oct. 26 Photos by Lizz Cardwell Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2015) — Seven journalists and two media organizations received the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism Oct. 26. Each year since 1930 the Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the medal to … Continued
Missouri Honor Medal Winners to Present Master Classes on Oct. 26
All Presentations Are Free and Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 26, 2015) — The recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will speak about their areas of expertise in a daylong series of master classes on Monday, Oct. 26. The presentations will begin at 9 a.m. at the Missouri … Continued
AAF Mizzou Receives National Recognition for Membership Growth
American Advertising Federation Cites Chapter’s Outstanding Recruitment Efforts, Increased Participation, Networking Opportunities By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 12, 2015) — The American Advertising Federation has recognized the student chapter at the University of Missouri for its outstanding recruitment efforts for the 2015-16 academic year and year-over-year improvement from last year. AAF Mizzou, the Missouri … Continued
AdZou Team Travels to LA After Winning Inaugural Fox Sports University Competition
Student Team’s Proposal Assists Fox Sports Production and Marketing Efforts By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 12, 2015) — A team of AdZou students from the Missouri School of Journalism traveled to Los Angeles on Aug. 7-8 after winning the Fox Sports University strategic campaign competition. The team beat out 15 other teams from three … Continued
Master’s Student Receives $4,000 Scholarship for Business Reporting
The Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting Helps Tatiana Darie Travel Abroad, Pay Tuition Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 12, 2015) — Tatiana Darie is the 2015 recipient of the Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting. Darie is a Missouri School of Journalism master’s student focusing her studies on reporting for television, radio and digital communication. So … Continued
TV Students, Alumni Take Home 10 Mid-America Emmy Awards
VH1 Host Amy Paffrath, BJ ’05, Was Host and Emcee By Ashley Szatala St. Louis (Oct. 9, 2015) — It was a star-studded Missouri School of Journalism reunion at the 39th annual National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Emmy awards held Oct. 3 in St. Louis. Amy Paffrath, BJ ’05, current host of … Continued
Missouri Journalism Senior Sydnee Stottlemyre Wins Miss Missouri USA
Pageant Earnings Pay for College Expenses; Plans to Attend Law School By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 9, 2015) — Changing the world and a pageant lifestyle may not seem like a likely combination, but for Sydnee Stottlemyre, perseverance in both has paid off. Stottlemyre, a strategic communication student at the Missouri School of Journalism, … Continued
Kara Tabor Wins $5,000 Donald W. Reynolds Business Journalism Scholarship
School’s Business Journalism Program Helps Build Understanding of Complex Corporate and Government Finances By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2015) — Convergence journalism senior Kara Tabor is the 2015 winner of the $5,000 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism. Tabor is emphasizing entrepreneurial journalism in her studies at the Missouri School of Journalism … Continued
KBIA-FM Wins Top RNA Award for Religion Reporting
Broadcast Special ‘Heartland, Missouri’ Wins for Excellence in Radio or Podcast Religion Reporting in Annual Contest By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2015) — “Heartland, Missouri,” a special report by KBIA-FM, has won the 2015 Religion News Association‘s first place honor for Excellence in Radio or Podcast Religion Reporting. The 30-minute feature has become … Continued