News Releases
Katie Hogsett, Lauren Kastner Win Dean’s Award for Multimedia Features
Videos Tell Stories of Activism and Hope for Change in the Wake of Ferguson By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2015) — Katie Hogsett and Lauren Kastner won the Dean’s Award in the Multimedia Features category of the Missouri School of Journalism’s Mastering the Method contest for their videos following the police killing of … Continued
Master’s Student to Represent the School in News21 Program
Josh Benson Will Report and Produce Multimedia Projects for Major National Media By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 3, 2015) — Master’s student Josh Benson will represent the Missouri School of Journalism in the prestigious News21 program for 2015. Benson is one of 20 students from 18 universities selected for the program, which gives talented … Continued
4 Finalists for Dean’s Position Announced
All Will Participate in a Campus Interview and Open Forum Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 2, 2015) — The four finalists for the position of Dean of the Missouri School of Journalism were announced today by Provost Garnett Stokes and Deputy Provost Ken Dean. All will participate in a campus interview as outlined below. The time, date … Continued
Radio Features by Hope Kirwan Place Tenth in National Hearst Competition
Kirwan’s Stories Explore Public Health and Safety Issues San Francisco (Jan. 27, 2015) — Two of senior Hope Kirwan’s health and safety radio features earned her tenth place in the 55th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program. This year’s Radio News & Features category had a record number of entries – 58 – from 35 schools. … Continued
Upcoming Symposium to Discuss Issues Fundamental to Free Speech
Symposium to Be Held 4 p.m. Feb. 3 in Fisher Auditorium Speakers include: Dr. Sandra Davidson, press law expert and professor at Missouri School of Journalism and University of Missouri School of Law. Kahlil Bendib, an Algerian-born Muslim and political cartoonist. Aidan White, director of the Ethical Journalism Network, which promotes ethical conduct in media … Continued
Veteran Journalist, Dedicated Educator Stuart Loory Dies at 82
By Liying Qian Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 20, 2015) — Nina Kudriavtseva-Loory met the man who would later become her husband in May 1993 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Drawn by his determination and impressed by his personality, she married him two years later. “As a journalist, he would never stop before finding … Continued
Enterprise Story by Claire Boston Places Seventh in National Hearst Contest
The Article Highlights Dangerous Work Conditions at the Fulton State Hospital San Francisco (Jan. 10, 2015) — An enterprise reporting story by Claire Boston, “Inside Fulton State Hospital: Severe Disrepair Threatens Patient Care, Safety,” earned seventh place in the 55th annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation‘s Journalism Awards Program. There were 108 entries received in this … Continued
Senior Tyler Greever Places in Top 10 in Hearst TV Features Competition
His Stories Were Selected from 76 Entrants from 44 Schools Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 9, 2015) — Tyler Greever is a top 10 winner in the 2014-15 William Randolph Hearst Foundation television broadcast features competition. His entry was selected from 76 entrants from 44 schools. Greever is a senior studying radio-television journalism at the Missouri School … Continued
Timothy Tai Places Third, Wins $1,500 in Hearst Photojournalism Contest
The Win Qualifies Tai for the Semi-Final Round of Judging in April San Francisco (Jan. 9, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Timothy Tai won third place in the November photojournalism competition of the 2014-15 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. Entries in the first of two photo competitions were in the categories of news and … Continued
iPhone Separation Linked to Anxiety, Poor Cognitive Performance
Research Suggests iPhone Users Avoid Parting with Their Phones During Daily Situations that Involve a Great Deal of Attention By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 9, 2015) — Cell phone use has become a common part of life as mobile devices have become one of the most popular ways to communicate. Even … Continued