News Releases
Journalism Students Win 14 College News Design Contest Awards
The National Competition Honors Excellence in Design and Graphics Columbia, Mo. (April 13, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism students took home 14 awards in 11 categories in the national College News Design Contest. The national competition, managed by the School’s Student Society for News Design, drew more than 160 entries from nine colleges and … Continued
Keith Greenwood Recognized for Excellence in Writing Intensive Teaching
The Photojournalism Professor Encourages Creativity in His Teaching Philosophy By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 13, 2016) — Associate Professor Keith Greenwood is a 2016 recipient of a Writing Intensive Teaching Excellence Award for his methods of teaching the History of Photojournalism course at the Missouri School of Journalism. The Campus Writing Center recognize instructors … Continued
Journalism Students, Faculty Win Health Journalism 2016 Fellowships
Participation Reflects Growing Interest in Health, Science and Public Policy Cleveland (April 12, 2016) — Among the more than 600 attendees at Health Journalism 2016 over the past week in Cleveland, Ohio, were five Missouri School of Journalism students and seven on-campus professionals. Ten won fellowships to the annual conference of the Association of Health … Continued
11 Journalism Alumni Headline ‘Words Matter’ Writing Conference at the School
Sports and Magazine Writing, Reporting Techniques and More Will Be Covered in Week-Long Conference By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2016) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism award-winning alumni will return to campus April 11-15 to lecture on various topics including sports, magazine writing, reporting techniques and personal paths that have led to writing … Continued
5 Students to Participate in New York Times Workshop
The Student Editors Workshop Explores Roles, Skills, Relationships in Working Newsroom By Ashley Szatala New York (April 7, 2016) — Five Missouri School of Journalism students will attend The New York Times‘ annual Student Editors Workshop in New York City on April 8. The workshop allows student news editors to visit The New York Times … Continued
Asian-American Journalists Association Students Interview Lead Investigative Editor
Marty Baron Oversaw 2002 Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Interview Adds Depth to Academy Award-Winning Film ‘Spotlight’ By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2016) — Members of Asian-American Journalists Association (AAJA) Mizzou interviewed Marty Baron, who was the lead editor of the Boston Globe investigative reporting team at the time of the 2002 Catholic … Continued
ASNE and Missouri School of Journalism Develop Unique Training Resources for High Schools
24 Ready-to-Present Online Modules Available Now By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — The American Society of News Editors collaborated with Missouri School of Journalism faculty and staff to develop journalism training resources for secondary-school teachers and students. “Both the novice and experienced journalism teacher can take their student media program to the … Continued
Dean Kurpius Holds Twitter Q&A
Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — Dean David Kurpius invited prospective students to a Twitter Q&A on April 5, the second #AskMIZJourn of the semester. Kurpius fielded questions ranging from new technologies and study abroad programs to gaining experience in the School’s seven professional newsrooms and two agencies. What made the evening especially fun was … Continued
Tom Gray, Former General Manager of KOMU-TV, Dies
The Station Received the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence Under Gray’s Leadership Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — Thomas Richard Gray, 76, of Columbia, former general manager of KOMU-TV, passed away on March 31, 2016. Gray took over as general manager in 1974. The station is the only university-owned, fully commercial television … Continued
Journalism Professor Awarded 2016 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Earnest Perry Is One of Five Outstanding Teachers to Be Selected; Receives a $10,000 Check By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2016) — University of Missouri interim Chancellor Hank Foley and Commerce Bank Chairman Jim Schatz today awarded one of the 2016 William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence to Earnest … Continued