Strategic Planning for Strategic Communication Education

Alumni Contribute Ideas, Resources at Strategic Communication Summit Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2006) — For one day, five decades-worth of advertising and public relations professionals gathered at the Missouri School of Journalism with a common mission. Some of them grew up before television – others have not lived without the Internet. Generation gaps, however, gave … Continued

‘New Media, Enduring Values’

Partnerships to Drive Innovation and Change Introduced at Hurley Symposium By Brett Mueller Committee of Concerned Journalists Washington, D.C. (Oct. 19, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism, the Committee of Concerned Journalists (CCJ) and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute announced the details of upcoming research partnerships with three news organizations around the country during the 2006 Curtis … Continued

Upcoming Symposium to Discuss “New Media, Enduring Values”

Four Projects Studying Related Journalism Principles to Be Announced Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the Committee of Concerned Journalists will commemorate their alliance at an upcoming symposium at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The theme of the event – the 2006 Curtis B. Hurley Symposium – will … Continued

Missouri Faculty, Students to Present at Upcoming AJHA Conference

By Janelle Walker Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2006) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism faculty members and graduate students will present their scholarly research or speak on academic panels next month at the 25th annual convention of the American Journalism Historians Association. The AJHA convention, which will take place Oct. 11-14 in Wichita, Kan., brings together … Continued

Missouri Journalism and Law Schools Set to Blaze New Paths in Study of Media and Conflict

Center for the Study of Conflict, Law and the Media to Host International Conference Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 13, 2006) — The Center for the Study of Conflict, Law and the Media, a groundbreaking collaboration linking the Missouri School of Journalism and University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, is hosting an international conference, “News Reporting and Its Impact … Continued

“Fall Welcome” Serves Up Journalism Possibilities, Tiger Stripe Ice Cream

By Alexandra Rampy Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 11, 2006) — Another opportunity for freshman students to enjoy free Tiger Stripe ice cream came recently as faculty and upperclassmen presented various journalism opportunities at “Fall Welcome.” Representatives from journalism-related organizations and programs gathered at Peace Park, sharing the scoop on ways for incoming freshmen to develop their journalism … Continued

Expanded Media Career Fair to Benefit Students and Employers

By Kim Trokey Columbia, Mo. (June 28, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s sixth annual Media Career Fair will be held October 18-19. This year’s fair will be larger than in years past, giving students and employers a wider and deeper range of possibilities to explore. The fall’s event brings together the formerly separate sports … Continued

Journalism Under Fire: Discussion Series to Focus on News, Gender, Censorship and Photojournalism Issues

Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — School may be out for the summer, but things are just starting to heat up for the Missouri School of Journalism’s New York Program. “Journalism Under Fire,” a four-part program in conjunction with The New School in New York, will bring together faculty, students, alumni, professionals and citizens to discuss hot topics … Continued

Kappa Tau Alpha Initates 41 Students at Spring Commencement

Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — Forty-one students were inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA), the national honor society for journalism and mass communication, at the May 12 graduation ceremony in Mizzou Arena. To be a member of KTA, students must be among the top 10 percent of their graduating class and show excellence in academic work. … Continued