News Releases
School Welcomes 5 New Faculty Members and Announces Promotions
Keith Greenwood and Amanda Hinnant Are Now Associate Professors By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism is pleased to announce the promotion of two faculty members and to welcome five new faculty members for the 2014-15 academic year. Keith Greenwood, a member of the journalism studies and photojournalism … Continued
Photojournalism Students to Participate in Upcoming Missouri Photo Workshop
Platte City Will Welcome 43 Top Photographers from U.S. and 13 Countries Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2014) — Photographers from Russia, Canada, Italy and France will be among the 43 U.S. and international photographers representing 13 countries to converge on Platte City Sept. 21-27 for the 66th annual Missouri Photo Workshop. Each of the photographers … Continued
National Search for New Dean for the Missouri School of Journalism Opens
Applications Are Now Being Accepted Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 5, 2014) — The University of Missouri in Columbia seeks a dynamic and visionary leader for the position of Dean of the School of Journalism, the world’s premier and first school of journalism founded by Walter Williams in 1908. The position reports directly to the Provost and … Continued
Missouri Journalism Alumni to Examine Media and Politics in Washington at Sept. 23 Symposium
How Secrecy, Partisanship and Technology Affects the Ability of Citizens to Stay Informed Will Be Discussed Washington (Sept. 4, 2014) — Leaders in journalism, law and government will discuss how secrecy, partisanship and technology are affecting the ability of citizens to stay informed at “Power Capital: Missouri Alumni Examine Media and Politics in Washington.” The … Continued
MU Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists Wins Student Chapter of the Year
The Honor Reflects the Group’s Commitment to Growth and Increasing Diversity in Journalism By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 3, 2014) — The University of Missouri chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists was named the student Chapter of the Year during the organization’s annual convention in Boston in July. On hand to accept … Continued
Fall Welcome Event to Highlight Opportunities with More Than 30 Student Organizations
The Groups Provide Professional Development and Networking Benefits By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2014) — More than 30 journalism-related organizations will welcome students into a new academic year with opportunities for professional development and networking at the annual Fall Welcome event on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The event, which is sponsored by the Missouri … Continued
4 Missouri Journalism Students Develop Free Game Day App for MU Football Fans
App Features Make the Most of What’s New in Mobile Technology Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 21, 2014) — Tiger football fans will be able to use a free game day app created by Missouri School of Journalism students at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field this fall. They worked with the Reynolds Journalism Institute and Mizzou Athletics to develop … Continued
2015 Journalism Interactive Conference to Focus on Education and Digital Media
The 2-Day Meeting Will Provide Training, Inspiration for Educators and Students Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism and the Reynolds Journalism Institute will host the 2015 Journalism interactive: The conference on journalism education and digital media. The conference will take place April 24-25, 2015, in Columbia, Missouri. Two days of … Continued
Senior Michael Shaw Wins $5,000 Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Scholarship
The Award Recognizes Students Interested in a Sports Writing Career Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 20, 2014) — Michael Shaw, a Missouri School of Journalism senior, is one of five national winners of the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation scholarship. Shaw, a print and digital news major, will receive a $5,000 award and a trip to the Santa … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students, Faculty, Staff Earn More than 500 Awards and Honors in 2013-14 Academic Year
The Recognitions Celebrate Excellence in Research, Multimedia, Writing and More Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 8, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism students, faculty and staff earned more than 500 top awards, honors and other recognitions during the 2013-14 academic year. Among the listings are national Hearst Journalism Awards winners, a National Edward R. Murrow Award and … Continued