Stranjers: David Wolfgang

It’s smart, passionate, resilient, quirky and creative people who make the Missouri School of Journalism so special. Meet them in “STRANjERS.” David Wolfgang PhD Student “I had a teacher in my undergrad who told me to be my own best advocate. I kind of take that to heart. I’ve found that if you want to … Continued

Earnest Perry Named New Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

His Appointment Will Be Effective July 1 Columbia, Mo. (March 22, 2016) — Earnest Perry will be the new associate dean for graduate studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, Dean David Kurpius announced today. His appointment is effective July 1. “Earnest has long demonstrated a passion for developing the talents of master’s and doctoral … Continued

Photojournalists to Present ‘Beyond the Protest’ Program at J-Day on April 6

More Than 1,000 High School Journalism Students Will Attend the Annual Event at the Missouri School of Journalism By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 22, 2016) — A panel consisting of photojournalists will present the keynote “Beyond the Protest: Looking for Meaning When Campus Erupts” for J-Day on April 6. Missouri School of Journalism seniors … Continued

Convergence Journalism Professor Honored for Promoting Equality

Amy Simons Recognized at the University of Missouri’s Annual Tribute to Women Awards Ceremony By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 21, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism professor Amy Simons was honored for her advising role for the campus-wide student group Mizzou Women in Media during the Tribute to Women Awards on March 15. The … Continued

Fellowship Targets New Countries, Forms New Partnerships

Columbia, Mo. (March 21, 2016) – Six journalists chosen for the 2016 Alfred Friendly and Daniel Pearl fellowship program come from countries with media environments that range from challenging (South Africa, Pakistan, Kenya) or regressive (Turkey, Ukraine) to extremely repressive (Cuba). After a daylong cultural adaptation workshop, the 2016 Fellows go through two weeks of … Continued

Humans of Strat Comm: Tim Ryan

Columbia, Mo. (March 19, 2016) — Senior Tim Ryan is an involved and dedicated strategic communication student. Tim originally came to MU interested in pursuing graphic design through the Art department. After realizing he could gain these skills through strategic communication courses, Tim knew that he had found his academic home. These days, Tim serves … Continued

Senior Jacob Steimer Wins National Business Journalism Award

The Competition Is Sponsored by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers Columbia, Mo. (March 18, 2016) — Jacob Steimer, a senior studying business and economics journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, was named a finalist in the prestigious Best in Business competition for a story he did while interning for The Charlotte … Continued

School to Develop Communications Training and Outreach for $4 Million Grant

Focus Will Be on Helping Scientists Better Communicate Their Research to the General Public By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (March 18, 2016) — A communications effort for training and outreach is part of a new $4.2 million, four-year grant recently awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Plant Group. … Continued

Tim Tai Accepts First Amendment Defender Award at DC Banquet

Radio Television Digital News Foundation Honors 6 for Their Commitment to Press Freedom Washington (March 17, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Tim Tai was among the distinguished group of six journalists and First Amendment leaders honored by the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) for their commitment to press freedom at the 26th … Continued

Strategic Communication Career Fair Attracts Top National Agencies

MOJO Ad Public Relations Team Plans, Staffs and Executes the Entire Event By Eimear Arkins Columbia, Mo. (March 17, 2016) — Leading agencies from across the country attended the Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 11 at the Reynolds Alumni Center on the University of Missouri campus. The Career Fair, now in its ninth year, … Continued