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School to Recognize 147 Graduates at Fall Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 16

Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 8, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 147 December graduates during commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 16. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium. Tickets are not required, and seating is open. Graduate degrees will be awarded to five doctoral candidates and 51 master’s students, … Continued

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Seven Soldiers Earn a Graduate Degree During December Commencement Ceremonies

Online Master’s Program Tailored to Meet the Strategic Communication Needs of the U.S. Army Columbia, Mo. (Dec, 21, 2011) — Seven U.S. Army officers participating in an innovative partnership between the Missouri School of Journalism and the Command General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., graduated with master of arts degrees during December commencement ceremonies. The school’s … Continued

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Two BJ ’61 Alumni Return for MAA Gold Medal Reunion

Bob Arkes and Tom Ryther Learn of Curriculum Changes, Meet with Journalism Faculty, Tour New Facilities at the School Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2011) — When Bob Arkes and Tom Ryther graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1961, hands-on media opportunities existed at the Columbia Missourian newspaper, radio station KFRU, KOMU-TV and the … Continued

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Missouri School of Journalism to Host Open House during MU’s Family Weekend

Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 13, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host an open house from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, for students in journalism and their families. The event is held in conjunction with Family Weekend, sponsored by the University of Missouri. A variety of self-guided activities will be available, … Continued

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Missouri School of Journalism Invites Alumni to Homecoming Open House

By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 6, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host a Homecoming open house for visiting alumni and their guests on Friday, Oct. 14. Returning graduates are invited to attend a variety of events and activities, from budget meetings at the Columbia Missourian to informal self-guided tours of … Continued

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Founding President of ONA Mizzou to Participate in National Conference

Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 25, 2011) — A founding member of the Online News Association (ONA) at the Missouri School of Journalism will participate in the organization’s national conference in Boston in September. Laura Hibbard, ONA Mizzou’s first president, will provide a student perspective on the panel titled “ONA Local: An Open Source Approach to Community Building.” … Continued

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Public Broadcasting Needs to Fill the Growing Gap in Serious Journalism

The 2011 Hurley Symposium Identifies Challenges in Meeting Citizens’ Information Needs Washington (April 28, 2011) — PBS Anchor Jim Lehrer told public broadcasters Tuesday they need to play a major role in filling a growing gap in serious journalism. He said that effort requires more funding and more cooperation within the public media community. “We … Continued

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Challenges to Public Broadcasting to Be Discussed by Top Leaders and Journalists

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2011) — Public broadcasting is facing the most serious threat to federal funding in its 44-year history. Top industry leaders and journalists will gather to discuss this issue at the 2011 Curtis B. Hurley Symposium on April 26 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Leading the dialogue will be the … Continued