Missouri Method
Journalism Master’s Student Anna Boiko-Weyrauch Launches ‘Why Music Matters’ Series on NPR
Columbia, Mo. (March 16, 2012) — A radio series produced by Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Anna Boiko-Weyrauch is now airing on NPR weekends on “All Things Considered.” “Why Music Matters” is a collection of stories from people of diverse backgrounds, in their own words, about how music has changed their lives. In the … Continued
Strategic Communication Students Visit New York City Ad/PR Agencies and Companies
Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2012) — Creativity and innovation are hallmarks to successful communication, a group of 16 Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students learned during a two-day trip to New York City. Insights into how to develop and execute these values were shared at eight advertising and public relations agencies and other organizations. … Continued
New Journalism Ambassadors Selected for 2012-2013 Academic Year
Students Will Represent the School at Various Events and Activities Columbia, Mo. (March 5, 2012) — Fifteen Missouri School of Journalism students have been selected to serve as Journalism Ambassadors for the 2012-2013 academic year. Journalism Ambassadors represent the Missouri School of Journalism at various student recruitment and special events. Ambassadors also provide tours of … Continued
Convergence Journalism Student Translates U.S. News Stories from English to Korean
Tae In Park Hopes to Increase the Amount of World News Available to His Country’s People Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 20, 2012) — Convergence journalism student Tae In Park was featured recently in the Korea Economic Daily, the second largest economy newspaper in South Korea, for his work in translating stories from major U.S. media from … Continued
Photojournalism Student Creates Exhibit that Honors the Contributions of Black Women to Society
“Black Women in Culture and History” Is on Display through February at MU’s Ellis Library Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 15, 2012) — A Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism student and professor curated the Black History Month photo exhibit now on display on the first floor of Ellis Library on the University of Missouri campus. “Black Women … Continued
Master’s Student Katie Wood Creates Book Based on 62nd Missouri Photo Workshop
‘Macon: The People and Stories of Missouri’s City of Maples’ Documents Life in North-Central Missouri Town By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 13, 2011) — The third photo essay book in a series about Missouri communities is now available from the Missouri School of Journalism. “Macon: The People and Stories of Missouri’s City … Continued
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
Columbia Missourian’s July 1 Front Page Selected as One of the Nation’s Best by the Newseum
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 4, 2011) — For the first time, a front page of the print Columbia Missourian has been recognized by the Newseum as one of the top 10 best of the day. The Newseum is considered the world’s most interactive news museum. It mixes up-to-the-minute news with centuries of journalism history. The Friday, … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Collaborate with United Nations and British Council to Release the Video Series “100 Questions About Islam”
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 3, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism students aided in the creation of a new video series, which provides commentary and insight on current perceptions of Islam and Muslim cultures and the challenges faced in fostering cross-cultural dialogue between Muslim and non-Muslim communities. “100 Questions About Islam” aims, above all, at being … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Earns National Reaccreditation
Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2011) — The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications unanimously voted to reaccredit the Missouri School of Journalism at the group’s April 29-30 meeting in Portland, Ore. The School was found to be in compliance with all nine standards at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The accreditation … Continued