News Releases
Missouri Journalism Students Join White House Press Corps on President’s Visit to the State
Columbia Missourian, KOMU-TV and KBIA-FM Reporters Deliver National News in Real Time to Mid-Missourians Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 8, 2013) — It was – and wasn’t – business as usual when Missouri School of Journalism reporters and photographers covered President Barack Obama’s visit to Warrensburg on July 24. He spoke at the University of Central Missouri … Continued
Summer in the Big Apple: Internships Provides 10 Missouri Journalism Students with a Variety of News and Networking Opportunities
They Describe the Learning as Intense, Fast-Paced, Crazy and Fabulous New York (Aug. 8, 2013) — What’s it like to live and work in New York City, the media and business capital of the universe? This summer 10 Missouri School of Journalism students had that chance while interning at outlets that spanned the media and … Continued
London Internships Help Missouri Journalism Students Polish Portfolios and Gain First-Hand Global Experiences
Glimpse into Professional Life Excites the Group about Their Futures London (Aug. 7, 2013) — A royal baby’s birth, Wimbledon and West End theatre: All add up to an unforgettable summer for Missouri School of Journalism students studying in London. In May, 18 students began a 12-week internship and study program allowing them to polish … Continued
Analysis of Recent International Communication Association Program Highlights Exceptional Research Productivity of the School
The Missouri School of Journalism Ranks 8th in Number of Unique Submissions Out of 804 Institutions Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 6, 2013) — The Missouri School of Journalism is among the most productive research programs in the world based on the number of papers presented at the International Communication Association conference held June 17-21 in London. … Continued
Professors Stephanie Padgett and Ryan Thomas Selected for University of Missouri Faculty Scholars Program
The Program Creates Avenues for Collaboration Across the 4 Campuses of the UM System Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 6, 2013) — Two Missouri School of Journalism professors – Stephanie Padgett and Ryan Thomas – have been accepted into the 2013-14 class of the University of Missouri Faculty Scholars program. The program is designed to assist faculty … Continued
2 Missouri Students Selected to Serve in the Student Newsroom at the National Convention of the Online News Association
Laura Davison and Allison Prang Were Selected from More Than 100 Applicants Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 6, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Laura Davison, BJ ’13, and senior Allison Prang are among the 20 promising digital journalists selected to serve in the Student Newsroom at national convention of the Online News Association Oct. … Continued
Magazine Journalism Students Win 3 First-Place Magazine Journalism Awards in International Competition
The Contest Drew a Record Number of Entries from the U.S. and Canada Columbia, Mo. (July 18, 2013) — Missouri School of Journalism magazine students placed first in two writing categories and first and third in the magazine start-up category of an international magazine journalism contest sponsored by the Association for Education in Journalism and … Continued
Missouri Photojournalism Student Covers NASCAR During Summer Internship at the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel
Behind the Scenes with Dale, Danica, and the Intern By Stephen M. Dowell Orlando Sentinel (Used with permission) Missouri School of Journalism photojournalism student Megan May scored the lead image on the front page of a July Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel sports page with a photo she took during her first NASCAR race assignment. Sentinel photojournalist Stephen … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students Help Create New App to Find Locally Grown Produce
Interdisciplinary Collaboration among Faculty, Students Led to App’s Development By Jesslyn Chew MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (July 9, 2013) — Finding fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables just got easier, thanks to an app developed by University of Missouri faculty and students. The free app, Seasonal and Simple, helps consumers find, choose, store and … Continued
Missouri Journalism ‘Lunch, Learn & Network’ Event to Be Held on July 24 at VML in Kansas City
Columbia, Mo. (July 3, 2013) — An opportunity to learn about the work of one of the world’s premier marketing agencies will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at VML in Kansas City. Sponsored by VML and the Missouri School of Journalism, the “Lunch, Learn & Network” event is open … Continued