Awards
Journalism Professor Ranked No. 1 Researcher in Internet Advertising
Shelly Rodgers Studies Internet Advertising, News and Health Communications By Katherine Kostiuk MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2006) — Since its conception, Internet use and popularity have grown rapidly. According to Nielsen/NetRatings, the number of Internet users continues to grow, and the average American user spends 25 minutes per day online. To understand … Continued
Eight Journalism Leaders to Receive Preeminent Journalism Award
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2006) — Eight outstanding journalists and a leading journalism organization will receive one of the industry’s highest awards: the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. Recipients of this year’s prize are: Clifford G. Christians, an award-winning scholar of media ethics and communications. Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel and the … Continued
Journalism Students Compete With Industry Professionals – And Win
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2006) — Winning 36 awards is an achievement in any industry competition, especially in journalism. But when student writers, designers and photographers for a community daily – competing against professionals – win 36 awards, achievement takes on a whole new meaning. The Columbia Missourian reached that level Sept. 16 when it brought … Continued
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