Missouri Method
Four Missouri Journalism Students Win in Hearst National Championships
Columbia, Mo. (June 21, 2004) — Four Missouri School of Journalism students placed in the Hearst National Writing, Photojournalism and Broadcast News Championships. The Championships, the culmination of the 2003-04 journalism awards program, with more than 100 undergraduate colleges and universities competing under the auspices of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication, … Continued
Two Journalism Faculty Members Named to the 2004 Class of Apple Distinguished Educators
Columbia, Mo. (June 2, 2004) — Two Missouri School of Journalism faculty members are joining a select group of national education professionals chosen by Apple Computer for their commitment to innovations in teaching and research. Apple Distinguished Educators are among the first to make effective use of technology to support learning objectives in the classroom. … Continued
Journalism Students Visit Clinton Retailers
Courtesy of the Clinton Daily Democrat Clinton, Mo. (May 18, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism Students who are making the marketing of Clinton a school project, interviewed several businesses on Tuesday, May 18. Businesses who participated spent two to three hours with the students, which included answering questions and “show and tell” time, … Continued
School Recognizes 349 Graduates
Columbia, Mo. (May 17, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism recognized 349 graduates at its spring commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 15, at the Hearnes Center. There were 87 students who received a graduate degree. Seven received the doctor of philosophy degree and the rest earned a master of arts degree. The School recognized … Continued
Journalism Students Win 26 Awards, Sweep Infographics at National Design Competition
Columbia, Mo. (May 10, 2004) — Students from the Missouri School of Journalism swept awards in the infographics category of the 2004 National College Newspaper Design competition. Including the sweep, students from MU won a total of 26 awards with two in the Designer of the Year category. Missouri students have the opportunity to design … Continued
School Expands Summer Course Offerings
Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism is expanding the number of required courses it offers during the summer semester. Students entering the School now can enroll in Cross-Cultural Journalism and Principles of American Journalism. Cross-Cultural Journalism teaches students how to be an effective journalist in a multicultural world. The Principles … Continued
Journalism Students to Be Required to Have Wireless Laptop Computers
Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2004) — Missouri School of Journalism undergraduate and graduate students will be required to have wireless laptop computers beginning with the fall 2005 semester. “It’s impossible for the journalist of today to be productive without an intimate knowledge of the technological tools the profession requires,” said Brian S. Brooks, associate dean for … Continued
New Online Journalism Certification with Optional Master of Education Degree Now Available
Columbia, Mo. (April 19, 2004) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the College of Education have created a new partnership that offers students the option of journalism certification and/or a Master of Education degree. The new program provides practicing secondary teachers with a convenient way to complete courses leading to journalism certification, or to … Continued
Two Missourian Reporters Win Second Place in Missouri AP Managing Editors Contest
Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2004) –– Columbia Missourian reporters Bryan Clark and Pat Healy have received second-place finishes in the Missouri Associated Press Media Editors News Writing Contest. The newspaper is the working lab for students in news-editorial, design, information graphics and photojournalism. Clark, a senior news-editorial student from West Chester, Ohio, placed in the sports feature … Continued
Journalism Student Selected for Early Membership to Phi Beta Kappa
Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2004) –Kyle Palmer, a broadcast news major from Independence, Mo., is one of ten University of Missouri juniors selected for early membership into the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa Society is the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society that recognizes academic excellence in arts and sciences. … Continued