Events
CBS’ Major Garrett to Journalists: Look to History for Comfort During Early Trump Presidency
CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett. Photo: Breanna Pitts. Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Molly Olmstead and Kaishuo Zhao Washington (March 20, 2017) — When CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett hears journalists worrying about being labeled the enemy of the Trump administration, … Continued
White House Press Corps: We’re Not Whining, We’re Working
From left, Tom Rosenstiel, April Ryan, Jeff Mason, Elisabeth Bumiller, Barbara Cochran, Mizell Syewart III, Margaret Sullivan, Sam Feist, John Roberts. Photo: Breanna Pitts. Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Francisco Vara-Ortia and Riley Beggin Washington (March 20, 2017) — “We’ve got to stop whining and just … Continued
Former White House Officials: Trump, Conventional Press Corps Face New Media Environment
From left, Mike McCurry, Barbara Cochran and Ed Rogers. Photo: Breanna Pitts. Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Adam Aton and Jieyang Zheng Washington (March 20, 2017) — Two former White House officials, a Democrat and a Republican, believe the Trump administration has been hampered in getting … Continued
Fact-Checkers Believe Appetite for Accuracy Will Grow Despite a Lack of Trust in News
From left, Alexios Mantzarlis, Lori Robertson, Aaron Sharockman, Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Louis Jacobson. Photo: Breana Pitts. Fact-Checking, Fake News and the Future of Political Reporting: The 2017 Missouri-Hurley Symposium By Zack Newman and Sheila Wang Washington (March 20, 2017) — Journalists for the three leading fact-checking organizations said their role is to examine the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Sees Opportunities for a New Golden Age for Journalism’s Role in Society, Democracy
Dean Announces a Far-Reaching Strategic Plan That Sets Direction in an Era of Challenges for Journalism Washington, D.C. (March 9, 2017) — Confronting a maelstrom of changes in the environment for journalism, the Missouri School of Journalism today affirmed the important role journalism plays in a democracy and announced a sweeping strategic plan to maintain … Continued
Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop to Be Offered July 8-14
High school students from around the nation will be able to discover the fast-paced world of professional journalism during the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop, held July 8 to 14 at the Missouri School of Journalism. A Diverse Group of High School Students Will Learn How to Cover Issues and News in an Inclusive Way Columbia, … Continued
School to Host National Summer Journalism Camp for High School Students
Update May 3: Regular registration is open until June 1. Students can sign up to attend Media Now Mizzou at the regular registration rate of $350. Registering early helps ensure students get their first choice course when possible. Housing can be added for an additional $100. Transportation is available from both Kansas City and St. … Continued
3 Workshops Prepare Students for Strategic Communication Career Fair
Professionals Share Insider Tips on Applications, Resumes, Portfolios By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — Top agency professionals from New York City to Los Angeles and Dallas to Chicago shared helpful tips and insider perspectives in a series of workshops to help students on their journey … Continued
Students, Recruiters Map Out Their Futures Together at Career Fair
The Strategic Communication Career Fair Drew More than 115 Recruiters from 51 Companies By Alexis Schaefer, Julia Brun, Miranda Lee and Marta Witko Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2017) — The 10th annual Strategic Communication Career Fair – the largest in its history – drew more than 115 recruiters and 51 companies from around the country … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media Members Attend National Conference
Top, from left: Mizzou students Hannah Husmann, Kylie Callura, Anne Rogers and Chelsea Roemer posing in front of the NHL 100 bus in downtown Nashville. Bottom, from left: Husmann, Roemer and Callura posing with the Stanley Cup after attending a Nashville Predators hockey game. Students Network, Learn at College Media Training Camp in Nashville By … Continued