Events
New Book by Missouri Journalism Faculty Shows the Important Roles that Journalism Plays in Our Country’s Democracy
Columbia, Mo. (July 13, 2007) — Journalism is vital to the health of our democracy, the glue of information that holds this complex nation together, according to a new book by 12 members of the Missouri School of Journalism faculty. What Good Is Journalism? How Reporters and Editors Are Saving America’s Way of Life, edited … Continued
Three-Part Series on Media to Be Offered in New York This Summer
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2007) — The Missouri School of Journalism will present in June a three-part series on the changing nature of media as part of its New York Program. The panels will discuss the changing face of broadcast and cable news, the future role of newspapers in disseminating information and a look at … Continued
School of Journalism to Recognize 441 Graduates at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2007) — The Missouri School of Journalism will recognize its 441 May and August graduates during commencement ceremonies at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 12, at Mizzou Arena. Family and friends of the graduates do not need tickets to attend. Seating will be open. Graduate degrees will be awarded to 57 students, … Continued
Newspapers across Missouri, America Join in Education Program for Community Journalism Students
Columbia, Mo. (May 7, 2007) — Springtime inspires University of Missouri students to head outside for sports practices and games, to jog off the winter pounds or to work on a tan. But one of the venerable traditions of spring at the Missouri School of Journalism is the annual field trip for students enrolled in … Continued
Journalism Alumni Return to Campus for 2007 Reunion Rally
Columbia, Mo. (May 1, 2007) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism alumni returned to the University of Missouri-Columbia campus as part of the 2007 MU Alumni Association Reunion Rally activities held April 30. The alumni, from the classes of 1957 and 1967, were celebrating their 40th and 50th graduation anniversaries. They attended a breakfast hosted … Continued
31 Missouri Journalism Faculty, Student Papers on Program at 2007 ICA Conference
Columbia, Mo. (April 30, 2007) — Missouri School of Journalism researchers will present 31 scholarly papers next month at the 2007 conference of the International Communication Association, one of the leading communication-related academic organizations. The 57th annual ICA conference will take place May 24-28 in San Francisco, Calif. With topics ranging from corporate social responsibility … Continued
Overholser to Headline Mizzou Dinner in Washington, D.C., April 21
Former Ombudsman for The Washington Post Offers a “A Manifesto for Change” in Journalism Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2007) — Geneva Overholser, the Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Reporting for the Missouri School of Journalism, will lead an all-star University of Missouri-Columbia delegation at a reception and dinner in the nation’s capital April … Continued
Strategic Communication Summit Highlights Evolving Media, Technology and Research
Industry Professionals, Faculty Gather to Discuss Needs of Today’s Advertising and Public Relations Students Columbia, Mo. (March 27, 2007) — Today’s successful strategic communicator must be able to navigate as many platforms as possible, from print, radio and television media options to Web and online venues to viral marketing efforts. A group of Missouri School … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Share Experience, Advice at St. Louis High School Journalism Conference
Columbia, Mo. (March 22, 2007) — Ten Missouri Journalism students and one professor recently set off for St. Louis, Mo., as ambassadors of the world’s first school of journalism. The students, all enrolled in News Producing, taught by Holly Edgell, assistant professor of radio-television journalism and KOMU executive producer, accepted an invitation to participate in … Continued
Centennial Directory Project Launched for Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Students
Modified Alumni Directory to Feature Awards Won and Books Published Columbia, Mo. (March 20, 2007) — When Walter Williams established the Missouri School of Journalism with approximately 60 students in 1908, he probably never imagined what the thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and students would accomplish in the next 100 years. Now, the School is … Continued