News Releases
Edelman to Host Nov. 18 Journalism Alumni Reception in Chicago
Dean David Kurpius Will Present a Brief Program at 6:15 p.m. Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 6, 2015) — Edelman will host a Missouri School of Journalism alumni reception at its Chicago office on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m., with a brief program at 6:15 p.m. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be … Continued
NPR, Associated Press Pick Up KOMU-TV Story
Missouri Journalism Student’s Report About Spilled Nails Captures National Attention Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2015) — A KOMU-TV story by Missouri School of Journalism student Chris Gothner was the lead story of the 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, edition of Morning Edition on NPR. The Associated Press and CNN were among other news outlets that … Continued
Celebrating Journalism and Strategic Communication
Missouri School of Journalism Presents 2015 Missouri Honor Medals on Oct. 26 Photos by Lizz Cardwell Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 28, 2015) — Seven journalists and two media organizations received the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism Oct. 26. Each year since 1930 the Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the medal to … Continued
Missouri Honor Medal Winners to Present Master Classes on Oct. 26
All Presentations Are Free and Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 26, 2015) — The recipients of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will speak about their areas of expertise in a daylong series of master classes on Monday, Oct. 26. The presentations will begin at 9 a.m. at the Missouri … Continued
3 Convergence Students Attend Women’s Hackathon on Immersive Journalism
Sarah Darby’s Team Wins an Honorable Mention for a Virtual Reality Wire Service Concept Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2015) — Three convergence journalism students attended the Women’s Hackathon on Immersive Journalism Oct. 9-11 at the University of Southern California‘s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. With support from the Reynolds Journalism Institute, Sarah Darby, Micheala … Continued
National Science Foundation Awards $480,000 Grant to Fund Scientific Communication Study
3-Year Study Will Research How Scientists Can Improve Communication with the General Public By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2015) — The National Science Foundation awarded a grant worth more than $480,000 to the University of Missouri in August, funding a new study that will research scientific communication education and techniques. The goal of … Continued
Global Public Relations Executive, Alumnus Bob Leaf Gives Solomon Lecture
Leaf Share Insights About Strategy, Research with Missouri Journalism Students and Faculty By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2015) — Retired Burson-Marsteller executive Bob Leaf, BJ ’52, MA ’54, delivered the 2015 Raymond M. Solomon Memorial Lecture at the Missouri School of Journalism on Sept. 2. Leaf spoke about his extensive experience in the … Continued
Asia Pacific Regional President of FleishmanHillard Visits Journalism School
Lynne Anne Davis, BJ ’87, Celebrates Homecoming, Meets with Strategic Communication Students Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 19, 2015) — Lynne Anne Davis, BJ ’87, regional president of the Asia Pacific region of FleishmanHillard, visited the University of Missouri to reconnect with her alma mater during Homecoming and to share her career experiences with strategic communication students. … Continued
AAF Mizzou Receives National Recognition for Membership Growth
American Advertising Federation Cites Chapter’s Outstanding Recruitment Efforts, Increased Participation, Networking Opportunities By Patrick LeBeau Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 12, 2015) — The American Advertising Federation has recognized the student chapter at the University of Missouri for its outstanding recruitment efforts for the 2015-16 academic year and year-over-year improvement from last year. AAF Mizzou, the Missouri … Continued
C. Zoe Smith Photojournalism Scholarship to Support Master’s Students
The Funding Will Help Those in the Final Stage of Completing Their Degree Program By Kiara Ealy Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 12, 2015) — By the time Professor Emerita Zoe Smith retired from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2008, she had more than 30 years of experience in the research and history of photojournalism. Smith … Continued