Events
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
Three-day Missouri Photojournalism Event to Feature a Dedication, an Educational Program and an Alumni Reunion
Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2011) — A dedication, a multimedia educational program and an alumni reunion will comprise a three-day event in photojournalism at the Missouri School of Journalism on Thursday through Saturday, April 7, 8 and 9. “This promises to be a great opportunity to listen to some of the best creators of multimedia … Continued
Female Journalists Offer Global Perspective on Profession
By Katie Moritz Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2011) — When Lee Wilkins began reporting at the Columbia Missourian in 1969, she didn’t realize her request to work the Boone County politics beat was a revolutionary one. But in reality, until 1965, female reporters at the Missourian were only allowed to write for the “women’s … Continued
The Missouri School of Journalism to Host the Sports Journalism Institute, Beginning in 2012
Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 21, 2011) — The Sports Journalism Institute will bring its 10-day crash course in sports journalism to the Missouri School of Journalism beginning in June 2012. “I’ve known about the work of SJI for years, and the prospect of working more closely with the program is exciting,” said Greg Bowers, associate professor at … Continued
A Look Back in Time
New Photojournalism Exhibit Captures Challenges and Everyday Life of African Americans Over the Past 60 Years By Dolores Obregon Planning and Communications Staff Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2011) — In recognition of Black History month, the Angus and Betty McDougall Center for Photojournalism Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism presents Black in America: Three … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Recognize 167 Graduates at Upcoming Commencement Ceremony
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 167 graduates during fall commencement ceremonies that will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, in Jesse Auditorium. Family and friends of the graduates do not need tickets to attend. Seating will be open. Graduate degrees will be awarded to 49 … Continued
Hearst, Reynolds Journalism Institute, Adobe, Google and Sprint Nextel Announce Student Mobile Media Design Competition
New York (Nov. 29, 2010) — Hearst Corporation Innovation Group announced that it is partnering with the Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism, Adobe Systems Inc., Google and Sprint Nextel to hold a student competition aimed at creating new journalism-focused mobile apps using Google’s open-source Android mobile operating system. Journalism, business, and … Continued
Journalism Students and Sen. ‘Kit’ Bond Experience Biotech U; Reporting Contest Underway
By Steve Veile Manager, Biotech University Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2010) — Missouri School of Journalism students experienced a weekend workshop filled with the science, business, and political implications of biotechnology. But students weren’t the only ones in attendance at “Biotech University.” Making a surprise appearance at the event was U.S. Sen. Christopher S. “Kit” … Continued
Three from Missouri School of Journalism Attend Regional ACES Conference
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2010) — Two students and one professor represented the Missouri School of Journalism at the regional American Copy Editors Society (ACES) conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Oct. 9. Graduate student Jessica Stephens, sophomore Tron (Michelle) Gao and associate professor, Maggie Walter made the trip, along with 50 other students … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Welcomes Fall 2010 Students
By Amy Brachmann Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 17, 2010) — The Missouri School of Journalism recently welcomed new and transfer students to campus and returning students back to campus with its annual Fall Welcome event. Counting all upperclassmen, directly admitted freshmen and pre-journalism students, the School now has 2,013 undergraduate students, which is an … Continued