Diversity and Inclusion
National Association of Black Journalists Visit Chicago for Annual Media Tour
NABJ-MU hosts an annual trip to a top media market to give students the opportunity to connect and network with professionals in their desired areas of journalism or strategic communication. Students Take Week-Long Trip to Network with Top Industry Pros By Seinga Macauley Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2017) — The National Association of Black Journalists … Continued
Feminist Scholar on Media Representations to Present on Thursday, March 9
Meenakshi Gigi Durham Will Talk on ‘Desire and Danger: Sex, Gender, Violence and Ethics in the Media’ Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 22, 2017) — Meenakshi Gigi Durham, an internationally recognized feminist scholar and author, will lecture at the Missouri School of Journalism as part of the School’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar Program. She will give her presentation, … Continued
Senior Colton Pouncy Selected for National Sports Journalism Institute
He Will Serve an 8-Week Paid Summer Internship at The Tennessean By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (Jan 26, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Colton Pouncy is one of 12 students from across the country to be chosen for the 2017 Sports Journalism Institute (SJI). SJI is a nine-week training and internship program for college … Continued
Journalism Senior Named to SEC Volleyball Community Service Team
Emily Thater has volunteered for numerous events during her collegiate career at Mizzou, accumulating nearly 70 hours of community service since 2013. Emily Thater Succeeds Academically and in the Community Birmingham, Ala. (Dec. 2, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Emily Thater has been named to the 2016 SEC Volleyball Community Service Team. She … Continued
5th Annual Unity Conference Empowers Millennials in Media Industry
TV Host, Writer and Actress Stacy Ike, BJ ’13, Served as the Keynote Speaker By Seinga Macauley Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 30, 2016) — TV host, writer and actress Stacy Ike, BJ ’13, headlined the recent 5th annual Unity Conference sponsored by the National Association of Black Journalists Ale Chapter (NABJ-MU) at the University of Missouri. … Continued
Jalen Mosby Selected for ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
He Is Among 50 Chosen by the American Advertising Federation for This National Program By Breanne McCallop Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 15, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Jalen Mosby is one of the American Advertising Federation‘s 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students for 2016. The program promotes diversity in the workplace and helps connect the advertising … Continued
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Leonard Pitts Jr. Discusses Politics, Journalism, Truth
The Gerald M. Boyd Lecture Series Honors Alumnus Who Served as First African-American Editor of The New York Times By Ashley Rhoades Columbia, Mo., (Oct. 6, 2016) — Nationally syndicated columnist and author Leonard Pitts Jr. was honored as the guest speaker for the Gerald M. Boyd Lecture Series on Politics and Press Responsibility Sept. … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media Members Attend National Convention
The Weekend Included Panel Sessions and a Job Fair Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2016) — The Missouri student chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) recently attended the organization’s national convention in Miami. Seven student members and faculty adviser Elizabeth Frogge attended panels and workshops led by industry professionals throughout the three-day … Continued
School Announces New, Unique Approach to Tackling Industry Diversity Levels
Immersive Student Development, Diversity and Recruitment Program Creates a Pipeline to Prepare Diverse New Talent Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 25, 2016) — The University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Office of the Provost and the Mizzou Advantage initiative announce today a new, immersive education-industry recruiting and training effort designed to increase the representation of underserved communities … Continued
Insights on Internships: 5 Questions with Urma Redmond
Columbia, Mo. (July 28, 2016) — Meet Urma Redmond, a senior from Dallas. Redmond is studying strategic communication with an emphasis on copy writing. She plans to graduate in May 2017. (Interview by Sophia Lauriello and Chad Brewster.) Where are you interning, and what are you doing? I’m a junior copywriter/all-around intern at Scout & … Continued