Business Journalism
Byron Calame, BJ ’61, Named Visiting Business Journalism Professor for the Fall Semester
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2012) — One of journalism’s most respected editors will serve as a visiting business journalism professor at the Missouri School of Journalism this semester. Byron E. “Barney” Calame, BJ ’61, dedicated himself to ethical journalism and to the education of aspiring journalists during his 39-year career at The Wall Street Journal … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Test New Digital Newsroom This Summer
‘Missouri Business Alert’ to Benefit State’s Decision Makers on Business Issues Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2012) — A new digital newsroom will help key business decision-makers in Missouri gain a competitive edge. And the project will give Missouri School of Journalism students another hands-on newsroom opportunity, one that focuses on business journalism. The “Missouri Business … Continued
Photojournalism Senior Receives Society of American Business Editors and Writers Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 20, 2012) — The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) has recognized a Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism senior with a “Best in Business” award. The competition honors excellence in business and financial journalism across all news platforms. Robson Abbott received an honorable mention in the student category for “Les … Continued
A $10,000 Scholarship and 10 Summer Internships in Business Journalism Available to Missouri Students
Students Urged to Apply by Deadlines Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2012) — Two outstanding scholarship and internship opportunities are available to Missouri School of Journalism students. One incoming junior will be selected for the $10,000 Donald W. Reynolds Business Journalism Scholarship to used during the 2012-2013 academic year. The recipient may reapply for a similar … Continued
Senior Theo Keith to Receive a SABEW ‘Best in Business’ Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 28, 2011) — The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) will honor a Missouri School of Journalism senior with a “Best in Business” award during the group’s April 7-9 annual convention in Dallas. The competition honors excellence in business and financial journalism across all news platforms. Theo Keith won in … Continued
New Business Journalism Internship and Scholarship Programs Announced
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 15, 2010) — New business journalism opportunities – 10 summer internships and a $10,000 scholarship – will be available next year to Missouri School of Journalism students. Ten new summer internships at both traditional and non-traditional media companies will be offered. The students will work with experienced business journalists and have a … Continued
Seven Missouri Journalism Students Selected for Dow Jones News Fund Internship Programs
Princeton, N.J. (May 25, 2010) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism students were among the 84 undergraduate and graduate students selected by the Dow Jones News Fund to work as sports and news copy editors, multimedia editors and business reporters at news organizations nationwide this summer. The students were selected from among 600 applicants for the … Continued
New Business Models for Journalism Might Include an Innovative Newsroom Café and a Perfect Calendar
Recent Symposium Explores Ways to Support Quality Journalism Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2010) — Welcome to KnowPlace. Welcome to your knowable world. Imagine an environment where you can have any digital piece of content that you’ve ever used in a completely searchable format. The concept for KnowPlace was one of a half dozen new business … Continued
Business Journalism Class Visits Wall Street for Sixth Straight Year
Columbia, Mo. (June 12, 2009) — For the sixth consecutive year, Missouri School of Journalism students visited business news media and Wall Street landmarks during a four-day tour of New York City. Marty Steffens, the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) chair in business and financial journalism, arranged the fast-paced trip for students … Continued
Master’s Student Wins First Place in Society of American Business Editors and Writers’ “Best in Business” National Contest
Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2008) — Winning a national business writing competition never was one of Jessica Nuñez’s goals. In fact, she never really considered herself a business reporter. After winning first place in the Society of American Business Editors and Writers‘ Best in Business contest for her story “Funding Farming,” Nuñez said she is … Continued