Awards
Nine Missouri Students Win Awards in National Design Contest
By Ana Adi Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2006) — Nine Missouri School of Journalism students were among the winners of the 18th annual contest of the Student Society for News Design awards, the college version of the Society for News Design‘s international competition. Hosted every year by the Missouri School of Journalism, this year’s competition numbered … Continued
Glen Cameron to Present the 2006 21st Century Corps of Discovery Lecture
Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2006) –– Glen Cameron will deliver the 2006 21st Century Corps of Discovery lecture, a recognition of his excellence in scholarly and creative discoveries. As a recipient of the award, he will receive a $5,000 honorarium and a reception in his honor. Cameron is the Maxine Wilson Gregory Chair in Journalism Research … Continued
Master’s Student to Use $12,000 Fellowship to Write about China’s Economic Development
Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Michelle Dammon Loyalka wants to combine her experiences living in China with her journalism education to improve reporting on China’s rapid economic development. As the recipient of the 2006 O.O. McIntyre Postgraduate Writing Fellowship, Loyalka can do just that. Loyalka was recently awarded … Continued
Justin Giles Selected for “Pat on the Back” Staff Recognition Award
Columbia, Mo. (May 2, 2006) — Justin Giles is the 2006 recipient of the “Pat on the Back” staff recognition award. The award includes a $500 check and a plaque. Giles serves as a user support analyst for J-Net, the Missouri School of Journalism’s technology services. Lynda Kraxberger, a convergence faculty member, characterized Giles’ contributions to the … Continued
Stacey Woelfel Receives the Excellence in Education Award
Columbia, Mo. (May 1, 2006) — Stacey Woelfel, a member of the Radio-Television Journalism faculty and news director of KOMU, is a recipient of the 2006 Excellence in Education Award at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Students select the 10 faculty members, advisers and academic administrators who have made significant contributions to the out-of-class learning experiences for MU … Continued
Sorbara Named Top Copy Editing Student in U.S.
Columbia, Mo. (May 1, 2006) — Diego Sorbara has received the $2,500 Aubespin scholarship, given to the top copy editing student in the U.S. by the American Copy Editors Society. Sorbara is a newspaper journalism student at the Missouri School of Journalism. As part of his journalism coursework, Sorbara works as a reporter, copy editor, designer … Continued
Sophomore Journalism Student Receives $70,000 IIPP Fellowship Award
By Ashley D. Gammon Columbia, Mo. (May 1, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism student Carolina Escalera has received a $70,000 fellowship award from the Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) and the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation. The fellowship offers a complete graduate education in international public policy, study abroad opportunities, summer policy institutes, extensive language … Continued
NBC Correspondent Lisa Myers to Receive Missouri Honor Medal on May 1
By Lindsey Carpenter Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2006) — Lisa Myers, BJ ’73, and the senior investigative correspondent for NBC News, will be awarded a Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism for her dedication and commitment to truth and high ideals, for producing investigative reports that improve society and elevate the public’s trust in journalism, and for … Continued
Nine Journalism Students Receive Mizzou ’39 Outstanding Senior Award
By Lindsey Carpenter Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2006) — Nine journalism students are among the top seniors in the Class of 2006. Created in 2005 by the University of Missouri Alumni Association, the Mizzou ’39 Award honors 39 outstanding seniors for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University and community. It recognizes the spirit of service … Continued
Broadcast News Student Places Fifth, Wins $600 Scholarship in Hearst Competition
Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2006) — Andrea Ramey, a Missouri School of Journalism broadcast news senior, placed fifth and won a $600 scholarship in the television news competition for this year’s Hearst Journalism Awards. The win makes Ramey eligible to compete in the next round of the contest, the semi-finals, the winners of which will go … Continued