Awards
Missouri Photojournalism Students Win Pictures of the Year International Awards
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 29, 2010) — Four Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism students were among the top winners at the 67th annual Pictures of the Year International (POYi) contest. POYi is considered one of the world’s largest and most prestigious photojournalism contests. POYi awarded Ikuru Kuwajima the Award of Excellence … Continued
Columbia Missourian, Missouri Journalism Students Win Associated Press Sports Editors National Awards for Excellence
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2010) — The Columbia Missourian was named into the top 10 for sports sections of papers in the under-40,000 circulation division in the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) annual award competition. The APSE competition recognizes the nation’s best sports writing. Top 10 winners are listed without … Continued
Missouri Journalism Student Advances to Semifinals of International YouTube/Pulitzer Video Journalism Competition
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 15, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism radio-television journalism student Alex Rozier has made it into the Top 10 of “Project: Report,” an international video journalism competition sponsored by YouTube and the Pulitzer Center. The contest, made possible by Sony and Intel, invites aspiring reporters to share … Continued
2010 National City and Regional Magazine Awards Finalists
Contest Is Coordinated by the Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2010) — Magazine professionals from around the country chose 142 finalists representing 38 publications in the 25-year-old national City and Regional Magazine Association‘s awards competition. Magazines of varying circulations competed in 29 categories, including editorial, design, online and ancillary publications. Judges named … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Book on Arrow Rock Wins the Prestigious 2010 Osmund Overby Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — A book produced by Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty has won the 2010 Osmund Overby Award given by the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation. The award is given to written works in recognition of their contribution to the documentation and interpretation of Missouri’s architectural history. “Arrow Rock, … Continued
Andrew Astleford Wins First Place in Hearst Journalism Awards Sports Writing Competition
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Andrew Astleford, BJ ’09, won first place in the sports writing competition of the 50th annual William Randolph Hearst Journalism Awards Program for his story, “Detour to Destiny: Arena of Dreams,” about former Missouri football players playing for the River City Rage indoor football team in St. Louis. Astleford … Continued
Kappa Tau Alpha National Award Named for Executive Director Keith P. Sanders
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — One of Kappa Tau Alpha‘s national awards has been named the Keith P. Sanders KTA Outstanding Service Award in recognition of the exemplary service of its longtime executive director. Sanders is a professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism. The surprise announcement was made during the honor society’s centennial … Continued
12 Journalism Seniors Inducted into Elite Mizzou ’39
Only 39 of the More Than 3,000 Graduating Seniors Earn This Distinction By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (March 2, 2010) — The Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) named 12 Missouri School of Journalism seniors to the 2010 class of Mizzou ’39. Mizzou ’39 honors outstanding seniors for their academic achievements, leadership and service. … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Senior Wins Jeopardy! College Championship Quarterfinals
By Lauren Walsh Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Lindsay Eanet won the quarterfinals of the “Jeopardy!” College Championship before losing in the semi-finals. The victory earned her $10,000 and a replica of the College Championship trophy. Eanet was one of 15 students nationwide to compete in the … Continued
George Kennedy and Liz Brixey Honored by Journalism Graduate Students Association
By Joan Niesen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2009) — The Journalism Graduate Students Association (JGSA) honored two members of the journalism graduate faculty with its Excellence in the Graduate School award. This year, Professor Emeritus George Kennedy and Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey were selected as recipients. Kennedy was a long-time editor of the Missourian … Continued