Events
Innovative Digital Health Storytelling Conference Slated for Sept. 10-11
DigiHealth 2015 Will Highlight Digital Media Techniques Used to Improve Health Outcomes Columbia, Mo. (May 29, 2015) — The University of Missouri campus will host one of the first digital health storytelling conferences on Sept. 10-11. DigiHealth 2015, funded by Mizzou Advantage, will bring together innovators in the healthcare, research and communication industries to discuss … Continued
Journalism Graduates to Be Recognized at May Commencement Ceremony
The Program Will Begin at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at Mizzou Arena Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2015) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize 460 students at the 4:30 p.m. commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at Mizzou Arena. Seating is open, and no tickets are required. Graduate degrees will be awarded to … Continued
7 Students Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
The Scholarship Winners Met President and Mrs. Obama, Notable Journalists and Celebrities at the Star-Studded Event By Abby Johnston Washington (April 30, 2015) — On April 25, seven Missouri School of Journalism graduate students got to hug first lady Michelle Obama. Oh, yeah, and the president was there, too. In addition to being wrapped in FLOTUS’ … Continued
Alumni, Experts Help Students Prepare for Life After Graduation
‘What If I Can’ Event Focused on the Transition from College to Career By Alexa Pace and Katrina Molholm Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2015) — Personal financial planning, employer health benefits and salary negotiation were among the topics discussed at a recent event geared toward preparing soon-to-be graduates for life after college. “What If I … Continued
Missouri Students and Alumni Win 8 Awards at 72nd Pictures of the Year International Competition
The Contest Drew More Than 57,000 Entries from Photographers, Videographers and Visual Editors Around the World By Annie Rees Columbia, Mo. (April 1, 2014) — One current Missouri School of Journalism student and six alumni and others who studied here were honored with awards at this year’s 72nd Pictures of the Year International (POYi) competition, … Continued
Media Entrepreneur to Open Upcoming Journalism Interactive Conference
Newsy Founder Jim Spencer Will Deliver Remarks on Trends in Video News Consumption, Implications for Journalism Educators Columbia, Mo. (March 31, 2015) — A presentation on the latest trends in video news consumption and their implications for journalism educators will kick off the 4th annual Journalism Interactive conference to be held April 24-25 in Columbia. The … Continued
Video Game Sensation-Alumnus to Keynote Scholastic Journalism Day
J-Day, Hosted by the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association, Will Be Held April 8 in Columbia Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2015) — Greg Miller, BJ ’05, the front man for the website “Kinda Funny,” will be the keynote speaker at the April 8 Scholastic Journalism Day at the Missouri School of Journalism. Known as J-Day, the … Continued
Event to Help Graduating Students Transition From College to Career
“What If I Can” Will Discuss Finances, Expectations and More By Leia Brown and Katrina Molholm Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2015) — An event geared towards helping soon-to-be graduates address concerns and prepare for life after college will be hosted by the Missouri School of Journalism’s Career Services office. “We want to help students be … Continued
Missouri Students on 3 Hackathon Teams Earn Honorable Mentions
Overall Mission of National Competition Was to Create Projects That Reach Underserved Populations Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2015) — Three University of Missouri students were a part of teams that received honorable mentions in the second annual MediaShift Journalism School Hackathon The weekend-long event was held at Arizona State University Feb. 27 to March 1. … Continued
Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation at the Missouri School of Journalism
The Event Will Be Held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Reynolds Alumni Center Columbia, Mo. (March 6, 2015) — The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate a quarter century of innovation March 12 in an event marking the retirement of Dean Mills, dean of the school for more than 25 years. The … Continued