Diversity and Inclusion
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
3 Missouri Students Selected for AAF’s 2019 ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
Mizzou strategic communication seniors Nour Feghali, Rachel Kim and Alicia White are among 50 students nationwide selected for the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Students Program. They will spend four days in February interviewing and networking with advertising industry professionals in New York City. Strategic Communication Undergrads Will Spend Four Days in February Interviewing … Continued
J-School Undergraduates Take Time Out to Attend Association for Women in Sports Media Conference
At left, Christina Long, Anne Rogers and Missouri Journalism Associate Professor Elizabeth Frogge at the AWSM Convention in late June. At top-right, Rogers (far left) and other AWSM Scholars in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lower-right, Rogers covering the Colorado Rockies as an associate reporter with MLB.com. Columbia, Mo. (July 29, 2018) — Senior Anne Rogers and sophomore … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism and MU Theatre Team Up to Co-Produce a Journalistic Play
A collaboration of the Missouri School of Journalism and MU Theatre Department, “The Green Duck Lounge” performances can be seen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Rhynsburger Theatre at MU. “The Green Duck Lounge” Parallels a Story from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s to the #BlackLivesMatter Movement of Today By … Continued