News Releases
School Helps Create Website About Missouri Legislative Activity
‘Access Missouri’ Provides Comprehensive Data to Help Voters Make Informed Decisions Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 3, 2014) — For the first time, extensive data about the Missouri General Assembly has been curated and organized into an accessible site as a result of a collaboration between KBIA-FM, an NPR-affiliate station, and the University of Missouri Informatics Institute. … Continued
Master’s Student Publishes iBook Showcasing Photos, Writing of Jack and Dorothy Fields
Jonathan Stephanoff Also Curated an Exhibit of the Fields’ Work at the McDougall Center Gallery By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 3, 2014) — The stunning blue vistas, animated faces and written compositions from husband-wife photographer-writer team Jack and Dorothy Fields are now available in iBook form, thanks to Jonathan Stephanoff, MA ’14. The Fieldses … Continued
5 Students Cover Politics, Science of Hunger at World Food Prize Meeting
The Experience Included Interviews with Global Leaders and Government Officials Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2014) — Students from the Missouri School of Journalism and College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources teamed up Oct. 7-10 to cover the politics, science and human aspects behind global hunger at the annual World Food Prize/Borlaug Dialogues in Des … Continued
2 Journalism Students Selected as David Kaplan Memorial Fellows
Both Receive Paid Positions at ABC News Washington Bureau and a $15,000 Stipend By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 22, 2014) — Stephanie Ebbs and A.J. Feather have been selected as David Kaplan Memorial Fellows at ABC News in Washington, D.C. This is the first time in the 22-year history that two fellows have been … Continued
2 Strategic Communication Students Win in National 3% Competition
Poster by Jenny Sanchez and Anna Vierneisel Seeks Gender Diversity in Creative Advertising Leadership By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 18, 2014) — Strategic communication students Jenny Sanchez, a master’s student, and Anna Vierneisel, a senior, have been named winners of the 3% Student Competition. They will represent the Missouri School of Journalism at the … Continued
MU’s Goldberg Lecturer to Examine How Emotions Affect the Behavior of Doctors
The Oct. 29 Presentation Is Free and Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 17, 2014) — New York University School of Medicine associate professor and frequent New York Times contributor Danielle Ofri will explore how emotions influence doctors’ behavior as she delivers the 2014 Helen Goldberg Memorial Lecture in Women’s Health. Ofri, MD, PhD, … Continued
School of Journalism Senior Wins Award in Religion Reporting Competition
Heather Adams Received a Plaque and $300 Prize Check During Annual Awards Banquet in Atlanta Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Heather Adams placed second in the Religion News Association‘s 2014 student contest, the Chandler Award for Student Religion Reporter of the Year. She attended RNA’s annual awards banquet on … Continued
Mizzou Alumni Association Honors 2 Journalism Faculty and Alumna with Faculty-Alumni Awards
The Recognition Celebrates Outstanding Service and Professional Accomplishments By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2014) — The Mizzou Alumni Association recognized two Missouri School of Journalism faculty and one alumna during its 47th annual Faculty-Alumni Awards ceremony Oct. 10 at the Reynolds Alumni Center at the University of Missouri. Margaret Duffy, strategic communication professor, … Continued
Professor Tim Vos Earns Top Honor from American Journalism Historians Association
Research on the Origin of the Advertising Agency Wins ‘Best American Journalism Article’ By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2014) — The crucial clue came from an item on eBay. Tim Vos, professor and chair of the journalism studies faculty at the Missouri School of Journalism, was searching for the real roots of the … Continued
Vox Magazine Students Use Digital Tools to Catch Vibe of Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ Festival
Mobile-Friendly Coverage Kept Attendees Connected to the Event Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 13, 2014) — Vox Magazine continued to expand its mobile and digital journalism repertoire with three days of live reporting from the 2014 Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ festival. A team of 20 students covered the outdoor music fest, which drew thousands of fans … Continued