Events
6 to Receive the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism
The Ceremony Will Take Place on Tuesday, Oct. 18, on the University of Missouri Campus Columbia, Mo. (June 8, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the six recipients of the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. The three individuals and three organizations will receive their medal during a banquet … Continued
Economic Journalism Students Visit St. Louis Federal Reserve
The Bank’s Senior Economist Briefed the Group During Their Visit Columbia, Mo. (May 16, 2016) — Nine Missouri School of Journalism students in a general economics class at the University of Missouri recently visited the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. MU’s general economics course is required for journalism students, and there is a designated section designed … Continued
8 Missouri Journalism Graduate Students Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
These Scholarship Recipients Received VIP Treatment, Including Personal Congratulations from President and Mrs. Obama Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2016) — Eight Missouri School of Journalism graduate students attended President Obama’s last White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 30. The lucky eight were honored guests as recipients of scholarships funded by the proceeds of the … Continued
School to Recognize 563 Candidates at May Graduation Ceremony
The Program Will Begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at the Hearnes Center Columbia, Mo. (May 4, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 563 students at the 5 p.m. commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, at the Warren E. Hearnes Multipurpose Building on the University of Missouri campus. Seating is open, … Continued
Strategic Communication Awards Show 2016: A Night In Vegas
Columbia, Mo. (April 28, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host its annual Strategic Communication Awards Show 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, at the Tiger Hotel to honor students and faculty for excellence in the strategic communication field. Reigning Miss Missouri Sydnee Stottlemyre will be the master of ceremonies, assisted by strategic … Continued
12 Journalism Students, 1 Professor Tapped into Secret Honor Societies
Honorees Are Selected for Service, Leadership and Commitment to MU Community Columbia, Mo. (April 25, 2016) — Twelve Missouri School of Journalism students and one faculty member were among the 69 inducted into five secret societies at the 89th annual Tap Day at Jesse Auditorium on the University of Missouri campus. The event, organized by … Continued
Filmmaker Spike Lee Teaches Master Class to Documentary Journalism Students
Among the Highlights Were Insights About His Career and Advice for Students’ Futures Columbia, Mo. (April 18, 2016) — Filmmaker Spike Lee gave advice to young journalists and filmmakers during a special master class for the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism. Lee was in Columbia on April … Continued
Science, Environmental Journalism Group to Host National Geographic Speaker
Craig Welch Will Speak on the Impact of Climate Change on the World’s Oceans Compiled by Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 18, 2016) — Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and National Geographic staff writer Craig Welch will visit the University of Missouri on April 27 to present on “Sea Change,” his award-winning multimedia project for the Seattle … Continued
11 Journalism Alumni Headline ‘Words Matter’ Writing Conference at the School
Sports and Magazine Writing, Reporting Techniques and More Will Be Covered in Week-Long Conference By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2016) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism award-winning alumni will return to campus April 11-15 to lecture on various topics including sports, magazine writing, reporting techniques and personal paths that have led to writing … Continued
5 Students to Participate in New York Times Workshop
The Student Editors Workshop Explores Roles, Skills, Relationships in Working Newsroom By Ashley Szatala New York (April 7, 2016) — Five Missouri School of Journalism students will attend The New York Times‘ annual Student Editors Workshop in New York City on April 8. The workshop allows student news editors to visit The New York Times … Continued