School of Journalism Freshman Wins 2 Awards in Missouri Press Association Competition

Wendy Hayworth Earns Honorable Mentions for Stories Published in the Lee’s Summit Tribune in Missouri By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 29, 2014) — Wendy Hayworth wears three bracelets on her left wrist: a colorful set of rolled paper Project Lydia beads and black-and-white Zulugrass beads, both from organizations dedicated to providing work opportunities for … Continued

Sandy Davidson Honored with Prestigious Curators’ Teaching Professorship

The Appointment Is One of the Most Prestigious Titles Granted in the University of Missouri System By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 29, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism professor Sandy Davidson has been awarded a Curators’ Teaching Professorship, one of the most prestigious titles granted in the University of Missouri system. The appointment was … Continued

Missourian, Vox Magazine Win Top Honors at Missouri Press Association

By Columbia Missourian Staff Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 29, 2014) — The Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine won 69 awards in the 2014 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including 19 first-place awards and the Gold Medal Newspaper award. Both the Missourian and Vox placed in several categories that recognize stories, photos, multimedia, design and projects. All of … Continued

63 Walter Williams Scholars Begin Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism

The Group Includes AP Scholars, Bright Flight Scholars and National Merit Winners By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 63 new Walter Williams Scholars into the program on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Neff Hall. The scholars hail from 18 states across the country. To be considered for … Continued

Fox Sports Midwest Airs TV Commercial Idea Created by AdZou Students

The ‘We Are Team STL’ Spot Features Cardinal, Blues and Rams Players, Announcers By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2014) — Television advertisements featuring the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues and Rams developed by strategic communication students will premiere on Fox Sports Midwest on Friday, Sept. 19. Missouri School of Journalism students Paige Ebert, Kelly … Continued

$10 Million Gift to Fund Faculty Fellowships at the School of Journalism

The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Reaches $100 Million in Giving to MU Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2014) — The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has pledged $10 million to the Missouri School of Journalism to enhance faculty salaries. This most recent gift makes the Reynolds Foundation the first $100 million donor to the University of Missouri, … Continued

Professor Glen T. Cameron Receives Top International Public Relations Honor

The Jackson Jackson & Wagner Behavioral Science Prize Recognizes Outstanding Scholarly Work By Caroline Murray Missouri School of Journalism Professor Glen T. Cameron has been named the winner of the 2014 Jackson Jackson & Wagner Behavioral Science Prize, awarded by the Public Relations Society of America Foundation. The award, established by Jackson Jackson & Wagner … Continued

Missouri Journalism Freshman Is a Self-Published Author and Founder of 2 Nonprofits

Riley de León Hopes to Start His Own Magazine Brand or Be Motivational Speaker By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism freshman Riley de León begins his own story in his self-published book “Life’s Not Always Written in Times New Roman: The Untold Stories of People Like You.” “Saturday, … Continued

Developing an Online Portfolio and LinkedIn Profile Are Among the Topics at the Upcoming Internship Boot Camp

The Second Annual Event Will Prepare Students to Apply and Interview for Positions Around the World By Katrina Molholm Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2014) — The second annual Internship Boot Camp will be held from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Reynolds Journalism Institute. Sponsored by the Missouri School of Journalism, this professional development … Continued