Missouri Method
More Than 65 Missouri Journalism Students Participate in Mizzou Alternative Breaks to 12 US Locations
Service Activities Change Lives and Perspectives on a Variety of Issues Columbia, Mo. (April 30, 2014) — More than 65 Missouri School of Journalism students chose community service rather than relaxation during spring break. They were among the nearly 650 University of Missouri students who registered for 53 Mizzou Alternative Breaks trips. MU’s program is … Continued
Students Immerse Themselves in Science Journalism at National Conference
The American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting Is One of the World’s Largest Scientific Meetings Chicago (April 22, 2014) — A shortage of transplant organs. The mysteries of hyena scent. Perilous times for polar bears. These are just a few of the topics that four Missouri School of Journalism students explored at the … Continued
New Vox Magazine Design Offers Fresh New Look for Columbia Readers
Three Master’s Students Guide the Research, Content and Design Process By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 18, 2014) — A live band, giveaways and food from the Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co. celebrated a fresh new look for the print and iPad platforms of Vox Magazine. Vox, a city magazine, covers arts, culture and people and … Continued
14 Journalism Students Experience Life as a Community Newspaper Publisher
The Weeklong Externship Highlight a Variety of Issues Faced by Publishers Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2014) — Fourteen Missouri School of Journalism students learned about the life of a publisher as part of the requirements for JOURN 4706 Community Newspaper Management this semester. Management, circulation and editorial issues were all part of a weeklong externship … Continued
18 Students Selected as New Journalism Ambassadors for the 2014-15 Academic Year
The Group Helps with Recruitment Efforts and Special Events Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2014) — Eighteen Missouri School of Journalism students have been selected to serve as Journalism Ambassadors for the 2014-15 academic year. Journalism Ambassadors represent the Missouri School of Journalism at various student recruitment and special events. Ambassadors also provide tours of the … Continued
Record Number of Recruiters Look to Hire Missouri Journalism Talent
Almost 500 Students and Company Representatives in Attendance at the 2014 Strategic Communication Career Fair By Katelyn Morris Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2014) — The recent Strategic Communication Career Fair was the largest in its history, attracting 44 recruiters from advertising and public relations agencies as well as other … Continued
Journalism Students Freelance for Publications Across the Country
Lauren Steele Is One Who Is Achieving Her Dreams of Working as a Fitness Writer By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 3, 2014) — Lauren Steele loves to run. This is a woman who can finish a half marathon in fewer than 7 minutes per mile. But she also loves writing, and Steele just turned … Continued
Hilary Weaver to Tweet for Women in the World Summit in New York
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Actress Meryl Streep and Former President Jimmy Carter Are Among the Event’s Headliners Columbia, Mo. (April 2, 2014) — Magazine journalism senior Hilary Weaver will be one of three volunteers live tweeting panel discussions at the “Women in the World” summit. The three-day event begins this Thursday evening, April … Continued
Journalism Student One of 20 Undergraduates Selected to Present Research Projects to Missouri State Legislators
Hannah Reese Presents Mobile Application Project at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City By Lauren Elliott Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2014) — Hannah Reese, a junior dual major in journalism and English, presented her project “Adventures of a Hack: Revitalizing Victorian Literature Through a Mobile Application” at Undergraduate Research Day at the … Continued
Brendan Meyer and Michael Shaw Win Dean’s Award for Sports Reporting in Mastering the Method Contest
Winning Stories Highlight MU Basketball Star Laurence Bowers and Football Lineman Michael Sam By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (March 7, 2014) — Brendan Meyer and Michael Shaw are the winners of the Dean’s Award for sports reporting in the Mastering the Method contest at the Missouri School of Journalism. The contest recognizes outstanding work by … Continued