Two Missouri Journalism Students Win Orbit Gum Spotlight Series National Design Contest

Their Winning Pack Designs Will Appear on Store Shelves in December Chicago (Nov. 22, 2011) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students are grand-prize winners in the national Orbit Spotlight Series Design Contest. Emily Herron and Brad Siegler each received a $5,000 cash prize and will see their design and personal signature featured on-pack when the … Continued

Journalism Professor and Two Alumni to Be Honored at Mizzou Alumni Association Faculty-Alumni Awards Ceremony

Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2011) — One professor and two alumni from the Missouri School of Journalism are three of 14 who will be recognized at the 44th annual Mizzou Alumni Association Faculty-Alumni awards ceremony on Nov. 11. Curators’ Professor Emerita Betty Houchin Winfield will receive the Distinguished Faculty Award. She is one of the nation’s … Continued

Students, Faculty Receive 3 Top-Three Placements in National Photo and Design Contest

A Front Page of Joplin, Mo., After the Tornado Earned First Place By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty received three top awards in the National Press Photographers Association‘s (NPPA) “Best Use of Photography” quarterly clip contest. The award-winning work was published in the … Continued

Dean Mills and Lewis Diuguid, BJ ’77, Honored by American Journalism Historians Association

Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2011) — The American Journalism Historians Association honored Dean Mills, dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, and Lewis W. Diuguid, BJ ’77, a columnist for the Kansas City Star, for their outstanding contributions and support of media history during the opening reception of the organization’s annual convention. Mills received the … Continued

Missouri Honor Medal Speakers to Inspire, Motivate, Address Key Issues

Master Classes Are Scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3 By Alison Matas Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2011) — Social and digital media, transparency, engagement, perception management and storytelling are all topics that winners of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will discuss in master classes on Monday, Oct. 3. The series … Continued

Missouri Journalism Professor Betty Winfield to Be Inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame at the University of Washington

Seattle, Wash. (Sept. 6, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism Professor Betty Houchin Winfield will be inducted into the University of Washington‘s Communication Alumni Hall of Fame during an Oct. 19 reception. She earned her doctoral degree there in 1978. This recognition is for outstanding alumni who are distinguished for their service and achievements over … Continued

Jackie Bell Named O.O. McIntyre Professor for 2011

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 4, 2011) — Associate Professor Jackie Bell is the winner of the 2011 O.O. McIntyre Professorship for excellence in teaching, an annual award presented by the Missouri School of Journalism. Bell will receive a $10,000 salary supplement for the upcoming academic year. Bell, who joined the faculty in 2001, teaches photojournalism. Her … Continued