News Releases
Documentary Journalism Students Premiere Short Film at True/False Festival
‘Concerned Student 1950’ Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Campus Protests During Fall 2015 By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (March 11, 2016) — Missouri School of Journalism students Varun Bajaj, Adam Dietrich and Kellan Marvin premiered their short film “Concerned Student 1950” in front of an audience of True/False festival-goers in the Missouri Theatre. Original members … Continued
Dear J-School
Have questions about the Missouri School of Journalism? Travel through its storied halls in this video, and tap into the wisdom of current students and faculty, from a freshman to the dean. Meet the J-Schoolers: Jack Buttacavoli Year: Freshman Hometown: Long Grove, Illinois Plan for His Journalism Degree: Either broadcast journalism or marketing. Fun Fact: … Continued
Missourian Reporters Win 7 Top Associated Press Sports Editors Awards
The National Contest Recognizes Excellence in Professional Sports Writing By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2016) — The Columbia Missourian and three Missouri School of Journalism sports reporters have won seven awards in the Associated Press Sports Editors 2015 contest. The results were recently announced at the APSE judging convention at the Poynter Institute … Continued
2 Sunshine Week Events to Explore First Amendment Issues
Discussions Will Be Held on Campus and in DC Columbia, Mo. (March 8, 2016) — As journalists and citizens across the country re-examine the First Amendment and Freedom of Information during Sunshine Week, March 13 to 19, the Missouri School of Journalism will host several public discussions among professionals, academics, citizens and students. These explorations … Continued
22 New Journalism Ambassadors Announced for 2016-17 Year
The Students Represent All Areas of Study at the School By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 7, 2016) — A group of 22 new Journalism Ambassadors have been selected for the 2016-17 year. Journalism Ambassadors represent the School to prospective undergraduate students and their families who visit the University of Missouri and at other events … Continued
Access Missouri Receives $35,000 Knight Foundation Grant
KBIA-FM, Others Will Use Funding to Support Missouri Government Data Access Columbia, Mo. (March 7, 2016) — Access Missouri has received a $35,000 grant from the Knight Foundation Knight Prototype Fund. The project is designed to help journalists and the general public easily find accurate and current Missouri state government information. The funding will help … Continued
STRANjERS: Sandy Davidson
It’s smart, passionate, resilient, quirky and creative people who make the Missouri School of Journalism so special. Meet them in “STRANjERS.” Sandy Davidson (with Harley Davidson) Professor of Journalism Curator’s Teaching Professor Adjunct Professor, MU School of Law “Harley Davidson I saw at the shelter. He was sick and was really skinny. I had given … Continued
Missouri Students Team Up with Associated Press to Produce Virtual Reality View of the New York City Subway
Columbia, Mo. (March 1, 2016) – A team of three Missouri School of Journalism students – Berkeley Lovelace Jr., Taylor Nakagawa and Haley Reed – went underground to report on a collaborative project with The Associated Press. Students joined forces with the Associated Press through their capstone class in convergence journalism at the School and their … Continued
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