Events
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
Asian-American Journalists Association Students Interview Lead Investigative Editor
Marty Baron Oversaw 2002 Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Interview Adds Depth to Academy Award-Winning Film ‘Spotlight’ By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2016) — Members of Asian-American Journalists Association (AAJA) Mizzou interviewed Marty Baron, who was the lead editor of the Boston Globe investigative reporting team at the time of the 2002 Catholic … Continued
Dean Kurpius Holds Twitter Q&A
Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — Dean David Kurpius invited prospective students to a Twitter Q&A on April 5, the second #AskMIZJourn of the semester. Kurpius fielded questions ranging from new technologies and study abroad programs to gaining experience in the School’s seven professional newsrooms and two agencies. What made the evening especially fun was … Continued
Magazine Club Travels to New York for Annual Networking Trip
Members Tour, Network and Learn at Top Magazine Titles By Abby Kass New York (March 31, 2016) — The Missouri School of Journalism Magazine Club traveled to New York City March 8-13 for its annual networking trip. Participants spent three days touring magazine offices, hearing from editors and networking with alumni. The leadership staff of the … Continued
Welcome to the Documentary Journalism Program
Welcome to the Documentary Journalism Program How often do you get to learn from an award-winning filmmaker and spend a whole year making your own film? Every day, if you’re a student in the documentary journalism program at the Missouri School of Journalism. Twenty-three students enrolled in the first year of the new documentary journalism … Continued
Photojournalists to Present ‘Beyond the Protest’ Program at J-Day on April 6
More Than 1,000 High School Journalism Students Will Attend the Annual Event at the Missouri School of Journalism By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 22, 2016) — A panel consisting of photojournalists will present the keynote “Beyond the Protest: Looking for Meaning When Campus Erupts” for J-Day on April 6. Missouri School of Journalism seniors … Continued