Awards
New Professional Group Helps Students Hone Copy-Editing Skills
By Kate Greer Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2006) — A new student organization at the Missouri School of Journalism is helping the next generation of copy editors get a head start on their careers. Missouri’s student chapter of the American Copy Editors Society, which is one of only six in the nation, focuses on helping students develop … Continued
Journalism School Welcomes 44 Walter Williams Scholars
High-Achieving Students Earned at Least a 33 on the ACT By Audrey Holaday Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 20, 2006) — Forty-four freshmen were recognized as Walter Williams Scholars in a recent ceremony, making the 2006 class the largest group ever to become a part of this elite program. In all, 117 students are enjoying Walter Williams Scholar benefits. Scholars’ … Continued
SPJ Honors Davis with President’s Award
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2006) — Calling him a “tireless worker,” outgoing president Dave Carlson presented Charles Davis with the President’s Award at the recent Society of Professional Journalists‘ national convention in Chicago. Davis is an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism and serves as executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, which is headquartered … Continued
Skamenca Wins His Second PRNDI National Award
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2006) — KBIA reporter August Skamenca won the first place award in the news feature category in the 2006 Public Radio News Director, Inc. awards competition, the only national contest recognizing outstanding public radio news reporting at local stations. His winning entry, “Odyssey of Oppression,” examined human smuggling and travel by undocumented workers across the … Continued
Writer at Charlotte Observer Wins Second Sifford Prize
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2006) — Elizabeth Leland, a reporter for the Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, is the 2006 Darrell Sifford Memorial Prize in Journalism winner. The Missouri School of Journalism administers the prestigious award. Leland also won the Sifford Prize in 2001. Her features editor, Michael Weinstein, writes of his star reporter, “Elizabeth says she … Continued
Special Section of Columbia Missourian Receives 1st Place Award
By Kim Trokey Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2006) — A Columbia Missourian newspaper special section titled “Connections-How mid-Missourians stay plugged in to a world ruled by technology” received the first place award at the Inland Press 2006 Newspaper Special Sections & New Products/New Revenue contest. The winning entry was chosen from more than 600 entries submitted by 80 … Continued
Magazine Students Win Five Awards at AEJMC
By Brenda Escobar Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 29, 2006) — Vox magazine and a magazine publishing class took home five awards in the 2006 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Student Magazine Contest. The awards were presented during a special ceremony at the group’s annual meeting held recently in San Francisco. Vox magazine won first place in … Continued
School’s Viewbook Wins Bronze Medal in National Contest
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s viewbook, already a success in the eyes of prospective students, faculty and alumni, has gained yet another accolade. “The World’s Journalism School” won a bronze medal in the “Visual Design in Print” category of the 2006 CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Circle of … Continued
Journalism Students and Faculty to Present 31 Papers at 2006 AEJMC Conference
By Kim Trokey Columbia, Mo. (July 17, 2006) — Thirty-one scholarly papers – including five receiving top recognitions – will be presented at this year’s Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference by Missouri School of Journalism faculty and current and recent graduate students. Their work covers an impressive breadth of topics including advertising, public relations, … Continued
Recent Journalism Graduate Named a Finalist for National Religion Writing Student Award
Columbia, Mo. (July 13, 2006) — Leah Lohse, BJ ’06, is one of ten finalists for the highest national award given to young writers on religion. The Chandler Award for the Student Religion Writer of the Year recognizes excellent reporting skills at the collegiate level and a grasp of religion issues that is fair and balanced … Continued