Diversity and Inclusion
Five Missouri School of Journalism students named to Knight Nonprofit News Internship program for summer 2020
Missouri School of Journalism students Autumn Black, Alexia Diamond, Adam Jackson, Annie Le, and Sam Manas will spend their summer taking part in the Knight Nonprofit News Internship program at news outlets across the U.S. Subsidy makes internships more affordable for newsrooms when many are canceling internships because of COVID-19 By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. … Continued
Associate Professor Yong Volz honored with the Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women award
Associate Professor Yong Volz was selected to receive the Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women award in recognition of her efforts to help create an environment of equity, fairness and justice for women on the Mizzou campus. From left, graduate student Lei Guo, Associate Professor Amy Simons, Volz. The annual award recognizes outstanding MU faculty, staff … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism Students Attend AAF’s 2020 ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
Mizzou seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera were chosen to participate in the American Advertising Federation 2020 Most Promising Multicultural Students program held Feb. 10-13 in New York. Strategic communication seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera reexamine career goals, broaden interests Columbia, Mo. (March 30, 2020) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students attended the … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism students selected for AAF’s 2020 ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
Recently honored by the American Advertising Federation, Missouri strategic communication seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera are among 50 of the most high-potential advertising talent in the country. Recipients considered “50 of the most high-potential advertising talent in the country” By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 4, 2019) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication students attend Publicis Multicultural Talent Pipeline conference
Missouri strategic communication seniors Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera traveled to Atlanta Oct. 16-18 to attend the Publicis Multicultural Talent Pipeline. Seniors Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera network, come away inspired by event. By Jerry Duggan Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 8, 2019) — Senior Missouri School of Journalism Strategic Communication students Jennifer Fowler and Adrianna Talavera … Continued
School of Journalism Undergraduate Academic Adviser Shawn Wallace Wins 2019 Catalyst Award
Missouri Journalism undergraduate academic adviser Shawn Wallace has won the University of Missouri’s LGBTQ Resource Center’s Catalyst Award. Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2019) — Shawn Wallace, undergraduate academic adviser, has received the University of Missouri‘s LGBTQ Resource Center’s Catalyst Award. Established in 1998, Catalyst Awards is an annual event aimed at bringing together LGBTQ activists, … Continued
Missouri Senior Recognized with National Gracie Award for her ‘Obvious Question’ Podcast
Senior Madison Lawson has won a national Gracie Award for her podcast “The Obvious Question.” Lawson will be honored during a luncheon on June 26 in New York City. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (May 7, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Madison Lawson of St. Peters, Missouri, is being honored with a national … Continued
Novak Leadership Institute Provides Training to Special Olympics Missouri
Now in its third year, the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Program known as ALPs U played host to more than 30 Special Olympics Missouri athletes and families March 8-10 on the Mizzou campus. Student scholars from the School’s Novak Leadership Institute experienced first-hand the value of volunteering, leading and mentoring others. The 3-Day Athlete Leadership … Continued
The 2018 ADCOLOR FUTURES Class Welcomes Three MU Grads
By Emily Cook Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2019) — Community. It’s something that we all crave. It shapes our goals and fosters a common mindset. Paanii Annan, Destanee Bonds and Taylor Brodie, Missouri School of Journalism alumni and stand-out advertising professionals, undoubtedly became part of a great community when they were named into the 2018 … Continued
Wall Street Journal Multimedia Editor to Headline Statewide ‘J-Day’ March 25, 2019
J-Day, an annual Missouri Interscholastic Press Association statewide event hosting more than 1,500 high school students, will be held Monday, March 25, on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus. Mizzou Alumni Brian McGill, BJ ’02, Covers Politics and Policy, Attended ‘J-Day’ as a KC-Area High School Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2019) — Brian McGill, … Continued