News Releases
Missouri School of Journalism Book on Arrow Rock Wins the Prestigious 2010 Osmund Overby Award
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — A book produced by Missouri School of Journalism students and faculty has won the 2010 Osmund Overby Award given by the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation. The award is given to written works in recognition of their contribution to the documentation and interpretation of Missouri’s architectural history. “Arrow Rock, … Continued
Latina Journalist Cecilia Alvear to Share Her Experiences and Advice with Aspiring Journalists
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Latina journalist Cecilia Alvear will speak at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 18, in the Fred W. Smith Forum, Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. The University of Missouri chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) are sponsors of … Continued
Andrew Astleford Wins First Place in Hearst Journalism Awards Sports Writing Competition
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Andrew Astleford, BJ ’09, won first place in the sports writing competition of the 50th annual William Randolph Hearst Journalism Awards Program for his story, “Detour to Destiny: Arena of Dreams,” about former Missouri football players playing for the River City Rage indoor football team in St. Louis. Astleford … Continued
Kappa Tau Alpha National Award Named for Executive Director Keith P. Sanders
Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — One of Kappa Tau Alpha‘s national awards has been named the Keith P. Sanders KTA Outstanding Service Award in recognition of the exemplary service of its longtime executive director. Sanders is a professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism. The surprise announcement was made during the honor society’s centennial … Continued
The Importance of Music and Writing Will Be Highlighted at Upcoming Event
Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2010) — “Words and Music: A Discussion with Dan Levitin and Tim Page” will examine the importance of music and writing and their relation to the human mind. The event will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 12, in the Fred W. Smith Forum of the Donald W. Reynolds … Continued
Upcoming Lecture to Discuss How to Communicate Science, Health and Medicine
Focus Is on Protecting Lives and Improving People’s Health and Well-being Columbia, Mo. (March 10, 2010) — Every day, organizations, companies and agencies are trying to reach people with messages and information related to health – from ways to stay healthy to new advances in science and medicine. In today’s complex world, it can be … Continued
MU Researcher Finds More Effective Ways to Converge Media
New Study Will Help Online Reporters Optimize Results By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2010) — The Internet has created many new opportunities in the past two decades. For news organizations, it has given an outlet for a virtually unlimited amount of space to post content. The Internet now allows news … Continued
17 Students Selected to Serve as Journalism Ambassadors
Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2010) — Seventeen Missouri School of Journalism students have been selected to serve as Journalism Ambassadors for the 2010-2011 academic year. Journalism Ambassadors represent the School at various recruitment events sponsored by the University of Missouri Office of Admissions and give tours of the School to prospective students. A total of … Continued
Kappa Tau Alpha to Celebrate Its Centennial with a Special Presentation
Founded at Missouri, the Society Recognizes Excellence in Scholarship Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2010) — Kappa Tau Alpha, the nation’s seventh oldest national honor society, will celebrate its centennial with a special lecture on the anniversary of its founding. “Journalism Ethics and Structural Change” will be presented at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, in … Continued
Strategic Communication Career Fair Offers Students and Recruiters the Chance to Meet Their Perfect Match
By Katherine Vicari Public Relations Account Executive MOJO Ad Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2010) — More than 180 Missouri School of Journalism students and 50 recruiters from 22 agencies and organizations attended the annual Strategic Communication Career Fair on Feb. 18. Recruiters traveled from Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis and Minneapolis to network … Continued