Missouri Honor Medalist Lincoln Stephens Presents ‘Life Is A Pitch’ Workshop

Stephens Joins Other Journalism Alumni to Share the Importance in Personal Branding Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 17, 2015) — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Ale Chapter at the University of Missouri hosted 2015 Missouri Honor Medalist Lincoln Stephens, BJ ’03, during the “Life Is A Pitch” workshop and reception. This workshop was a special … Continued

AAF Mizzou Students Connect with Professionals on Trip to Chicago

Alumni, Others Provide a Glimpse into Life Working at an Agency Columbia, Mo (Nov. 11, 2015) — A group of 24 students studying strategic communication at the Missouri School of Journalism traveled to Chicago in late October to tour a variety of advertising, public relations and digital marketing agencies. The trip, organized for members of … Continued

Judging of 70th College Photographer of the Year Competition Now Live

Postcasts, Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Provide Global Access to Behind-the-Scenes Action By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2015) — For decades, Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism students have had the exceptional opportunity to observe and collaborate with professionals during the annual College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) contest, now in its 70th year. This … Continued

Letter from Dean David Kurpius Shares School’s Response to Campus Events

Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 11, 2015) — In response to recent events on the University of Missouri campus, Dean David Kurpius sent the following note on the evening of Nov. 10 to more than 12,000 Missouri School of Journalism alumni and friends: Dear Alumni and Friends, Yesterday was a historic day on campus. University of Missouri … Continued

Edelman to Host Nov. 18 Journalism Alumni Reception in Chicago

Dean David Kurpius Will Present a Brief Program at 6:15 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2015) — Edelman will host a Missouri School of Journalism alumni reception at its Chicago office on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m., with a brief program at 6:15 p.m. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be … Continued

Celebrating Journalism and Strategic Communication

Missouri School of Journalism Presents 2015 Missouri Honor Medals on Oct. 26 Photos by Lizz Cardwell Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2015) — Seven journalists and two media organizations received the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism Oct. 26. Each year since 1930 the Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the medal to … Continued

3 Convergence Students Attend Women’s Hackathon on Immersive Journalism

Sarah Darby’s Team Wins an Honorable Mention for a Virtual Reality Wire Service Concept Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2015) — Three convergence journalism students attended the Women’s Hackathon on Immersive Journalism Oct. 9-11 at the University of Southern California‘s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. With support from the Reynolds Journalism Institute, Sarah Darby, Micheala … Continued

Global Public Relations Executive, Alumnus Bob Leaf Gives Solomon Lecture

Leaf Share Insights About Strategy, Research with Missouri Journalism Students and Faculty By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2015) — Retired Burson-Marsteller executive Bob Leaf, BJ ’52, MA ’54, delivered the 2015 Raymond M. Solomon Memorial Lecture at the Missouri School of Journalism on Sept. 2. Leaf spoke about his extensive experience in the … Continued

Asia Pacific Regional President of FleishmanHillard Visits Journalism School

Lynne Anne Davis, BJ ’87, Celebrates Homecoming, Meets with Strategic Communication Students Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 19, 2015) — Lynne Anne Davis, BJ ’87, regional president of the Asia Pacific region of FleishmanHillard, visited the University of Missouri to reconnect with her alma mater during Homecoming and to share her career experiences with strategic communication students. … Continued

Missouri Journalism Senior Sydnee Stottlemyre Wins Miss Missouri USA

Pageant Earnings Pay for College Expenses; Plans to Attend Law School By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 9, 2015) — Changing the world and a pageant lifestyle may not seem like a likely combination, but for Sydnee Stottlemyre, perseverance in both has paid off. Stottlemyre, a strategic communication student at the Missouri School of Journalism, … Continued