News Releases
School Welcomes 57 New Walter Williams Scholars
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 28, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 57 of the top journalism students from around the nation at the start of the semester. This year’s class of Walter Williams Scholars come from 15 different states and brings an array of talents and accomplishments. Top row, from … Continued
Columbia Missourian Wins 58 Awards in the Missouri Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest
Honors Include the Gold Medal in the Class 2 Division Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2011) — The Columbia Missourian brought home an impressive 58 awards from the 2011 Missouri Press Association‘s Better Newspaper Contest. The amount of awards won this year shatters the previous record of 36 awards in 2006. “I was sure there must … Continued
Missouri Journalism Students to Vie for Trip and Scholarships, See World-Renowned Experts Debate on Biotechnology
By Steve Veile Manager, Biotech University Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2011) — Planners have come up with some new twists for this year’s Biotech University for journalism students. These include a debate between prominent scientific experts on the merits of biotechnology and a more competitive reporting contest. Students at the Missouri School of Journalism, along with … Continued
Two BJ ’61 Alumni Return for MAA Gold Medal Reunion
Bob Arkes and Tom Ryther Learn of Curriculum Changes, Meet with Journalism Faculty, Tour New Facilities at the School Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 15, 2011) — When Bob Arkes and Tom Ryther graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1961, hands-on media opportunities existed at the Columbia Missourian newspaper, radio station KFRU, KOMU-TV and the … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism to Host Open House during MU’s Family Weekend
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 13, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host an open house from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, for students in journalism and their families. The event is held in conjunction with Family Weekend, sponsored by the University of Missouri. A variety of self-guided activities will be available, … Continued
Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni Receive 18 Awards for Outstanding Peer-Reviewed Research Papers at AEJMC
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni received a total of 18 top awards at the annual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference. The international meeting was held Aug. 10-13 in St. Louis. The meeting brings the world’s top mass media and journalism researchers … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty, Students and Alumni Present 94 Papers at International Research Conference
By Nathan Allen Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2011) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni presented a total of 94 refereed scholarly papers at the annual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference held in St. Louis. A record 896 papers were accepted for presentation out of the 1,686 … Continued
Missouri Honor Medal Speakers to Inspire, Motivate, Address Key Issues
Master Classes Are Scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3 By Alison Matas Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2011) — Social and digital media, transparency, engagement, perception management and storytelling are all topics that winners of the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism will discuss in master classes on Monday, Oct. 3. The series … Continued
Missouri Strategic Communication Students’ Winning Integrated Campaign Airs on Fox Sports Midwest
The Tagline “Every Game Matters” Connects the Print, Radio and Online Ads By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2011) — Fox Sports Networks (FSN) including Fox Sports Midwest and Fox Sports Southwest will air the creative campaign of eight Missouri School of Journalism strategic communication students. Their assignment: Create an integrated advertising campaign … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Invites Alumni to Homecoming Open House
By Chantel O’Neal Master’s Student Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 6, 2011) — The Missouri School of Journalism will host a Homecoming open house for visiting alumni and their guests on Friday, Oct. 14. Returning graduates are invited to attend a variety of events and activities, from budget meetings at the Columbia Missourian to informal self-guided tours of … Continued