News Releases
18 Students Selected as New Journalism Ambassadors for the 2014-15 Academic Year
The Group Helps with Recruitment Efforts and Special Events Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2014) — Eighteen Missouri School of Journalism students have been selected to serve as Journalism Ambassadors for the 2014-15 academic year. Journalism Ambassadors represent the Missouri School of Journalism at various student recruitment and special events. Ambassadors also provide tours of the … Continued
Record Number of Recruiters Look to Hire Missouri Journalism Talent
Almost 500 Students and Company Representatives in Attendance at the 2014 Strategic Communication Career Fair By Katelyn Morris Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2014) — The recent Strategic Communication Career Fair was the largest in its history, attracting 44 recruiters from advertising and public relations agencies as well as other … Continued
Journalism Alumni Offer Advice to Magazine Students During New York City Visit
Time Inc., Hearst, Condé Nast and Rodale Publications Welcome the Group to Their Headquarters By Madison Alcedo Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2014) — Twenty-two Missouri School of Journalism Magazine Club students toured 16 New York City magazine offices and listened to editors and Missouri Journalism alumni dish about the dos and don’ts of the industry. … Continued
Journalism Students Freelance for Publications Across the Country
Lauren Steele Is One Who Is Achieving Her Dreams of Working as a Fitness Writer By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 3, 2014) — Lauren Steele loves to run. This is a woman who can finish a half marathon in fewer than 7 minutes per mile. But she also loves writing, and Steele just turned … Continued
Hilary Weaver to Tweet for Women in the World Summit in New York
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Actress Meryl Streep and Former President Jimmy Carter Are Among the Event’s Headliners Columbia, Mo. (April 2, 2014) — Magazine journalism senior Hilary Weaver will be one of three volunteers live tweeting panel discussions at the “Women in the World” summit. The three-day event begins this Thursday evening, April … Continued
Andrew Gibson Named Outstanding Honors College Senior for the Missouri School of Journalism
The Inaugural Award Recognizes Grades, Service and Curiosity By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (April 2, 2014) — Andrew Gibson has been named the Outstanding Honors College Senior for the Missouri School of Journalism. Gibson is one of the 13 Honors College graduating seniors at the University of Missouri receiving this inaugural award, which recognizes the … Continued
Criticism of Violent Video Games Has Decreased as Technology Has Improved, Gamers Age, MU Study Finds
Gaming Journalists, Video Gamers Have Become More Tolerant of Violence as It Has Become More Life-Like By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (April 2, 2014) — Members of the media and others often have attributed violence in video games as a potential cause of social ills, such as increased levels of teen violence … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students, Columbia Missourian Win 7 Awards in Associated Press Sports Editors Contest
The National Competition, Judged by Professional Sports Editors, Recognizes Excellence Columbia, Mo. (March 27, 2014) — The work of six Missouri School of Journalism students and the Columbia Missourian won seven top national honors in the annual Associated Press Sports Editors‘ writing and sections contest that were judged recently in Indianapolis. The winning entries highlighted … Continued
Jessica Anania and Sky Chadde Win Dean’s Award for Personality Profile in Mastering the Method Contest
Winning Stories Selected from 52 Entries Columbia, Mo. (March 21, 2014) — Jessica Anania and Sky Chadde are the winners of the Dean’s Award for the personality profile category in the Mastering the Method contest at the Missouri School of Journalism. The contest recognizes outstanding work by undergraduates in the areas of broadcast, multimedia, photography … Continued
Bridget Botchway Bradley Wins 2014 Undergraduate Inclusive Excellence Award
The Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to Any Area of Diversity at the University of Missouri By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (March 21, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Bridget Botchway Bradley has been named the winner of the 2014 undergraduate Inclusive Excellence Award. The award, part of the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative, is … Continued