News Releases
2 Events Prepared Strategic Communication Students for Career Fair
Experts Shared Advice About Resumes, Portfolios and LinkedIn By Eimear Arkins and Jamie Ras Columbia, Mo. (March 1, 2016) — MOJO Ad recently hosted a series of preparatory events planned and executed by students, for students, in preparation for the 2016 Strategic Communication Career Fair. Almost 50 advertising and public relations companies participated in the Feb. … Continued
Applications Now Accepted to the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop
The July 9-17 Summer Workshop Is Open to High School Students By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 1, 2016) — High school students interested in journalism can experience the thrill of creating stories at the upcoming Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop. The 2016 MUJW will be offered July 9-17 at the Missouri School of Journalism. Applications … Continued
DC Symposium to Explore Diversity, Inclusion, First Amendment
Missouri-Hurley Symposium Will Be Held March 17 in Washington Columbia, Mo. (March 1, 2016) — What happens when a news story about racial discord, university leadership and academic freedom becomes an international sensation on social media and attracts dozens of news organizations to Missouri? What did faculty and students of the world’s first journalism school … Continued
Speaker Tells Students to Use Data, Build Trust When Covering Race
Nikole Hannah-Jones Presents Reporting on Race in the Age of Black Lives Matter By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 29, 2016) — Throughout the fall semester, Missouri School of Journalism students received more on-the-job learning and training than some journalists gain in a decade. Demonstrations by Concerned Student 1950, administrative resignations and profiles of courage … Continued
Forbes Partners with School-Based Foundation to Offer Edit Fellowship to Forbes Foreign Reporter
Recipient of the Forbes Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship at the Missouri School of Journalism Is Thobile Hans, Forbes Africa Published by Forbes Business Feb. 22, 2016 New York (February 22, 2016) — Forbes Media announced today its partnership with U.S. Journalism Foundation Alfred Friendly Press Partners to offer an editorial fellowship in the U.S. … Continued
Tim Tai Places in Top 10 in National Hearst Multimedia Competition
The Senior Photojournalism Major Is Recognized for His Video Work By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 25, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Timothy Tai placed ninth in the Multimedia One/Features Competition of the 2015-16 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. A total of 72 entries from 42 schools were among the competition in the first … Continued
Strategic Communication Capstone Courses Set New Enrollment Record
AdZou and MOJO Ad Offer Extended Range of Services to Wide Range of Clients By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 18, 2016) — With 250 students enrolled, spring 2016 is a record breaker for the strategic communication capstone courses. MOJO Ad is working on a campaign for Bengay, the muscle and joint pain relief product … Continued
National Association of Black Journalists Travel to Atlanta for Media Tour
32 Students Visit News Media, Agencies; Connect with Alumni During Trip By Seinga Macauley Public Relations Chair NABJ Mizzou Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2016) — The National Association of Black Journalists Ale Chapter (NABJ) traveled to Atlanta, Feb. 2-7, for its annual Media Tour. The trip is the group’s most anticipated event of the school … Continued
Senior Wins American Advertising Federation Scholarship
Cecilia Zheng Receives $1,000 Scholarship from the St. Louis AAF Chapter for Academic Achievements and Excellence By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 10, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Cecilia (Congrong) Zheng was awarded a $1,000 scholarship award from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) St. Louis chapter for the 2015-16 school year. The merit-based … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students to Attend DC Global Science Conference
American Association for the Advancement of Science Provides Networking, News Coverage Opportunities By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2016) – Six Missouri School of Journalism students and one University of Missouri chemistry major will attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference, held Feb. 11-15 in Washington, D.C. This is the third … Continued