News Releases
Advertising Student Receives $1,500 Scholarship for Community-Based Summer Course
Columbia, Mo. (June 23, 2006) — Rachael Bax, a senior advertising major at the Missouri School of Journalism, recently received a $1,500 scholarship that will allow her to continue work started by her classmates in an unusual “real life” advertising experience. The course, “Creating and Implementing Effective Strategic Communications: A Hands-On Experience,” is taught by Craig … Continued
Weinberg Honored with $10,000 McIntyre Professorship for Excellence in Teaching
Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism professor, author and freelance magazine writer Steve Weinberg was recently named the 2006 recipient of the O.O. McIntyre Professorship for excellence in teaching. In his more than 25 years of service at the School, Weinberg has taught courses in investigative reporting, feature writing, arts journalism, criminal justice … Continued
Radio-Television Journalism Faculty, Student Win MBA Excellence Awards
By Allison Mang Columbia, Mo. (June 21, 2006) — Four radio-television journalism faculty members and a recent graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism captured two first-place awards and two certificates of merit for excellence in journalism in the Missouri Broadcasters Association‘s annual competition. “When our faculty and staff members win awards, as they have done … Continued
Jeffrey Dvorkin Named New CCJ Executive Director and Goldenson Chair at the Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (June 20, 2006) — Jeffrey Dvorkin, the first ombudsman for a major U.S. broadcast news organization, has been named the new executive director of the Committee of Concerned Journalists and the Goldenson Chair in Community Broadcasting at the Missouri School of Journalism. Dean Mills, dean of journalism, announced the appointment today. Dvorkin comes from NPR, where … Continued
Rick Shaw Named Director of Pictures of the Year International
Columbia, Mo. (June 8, 2006) — Rick Shaw, an award-winning photojournalist and design editor, has been named director of Pictures of the Year International (POYi). Pam Johnson, executive director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, announced the appointment today. POYi, a 63-year-old international photojournalism competition and educational program, will be headquartered in the Institute facilities at … Continued
Journalism Master’s Student Wins The New York Times “Win a Reporting Trip to Africa” Contest
Columbia, Mo. (May 26, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism master’s student Casey Parks is the winner of a “Win a Reporting Trip to Africa” contest sponsored by The New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. In his article, Kristof writes of the 10-day trip the duo will take in September: “We’ll most likely start in Equatorial Guinea, bounce … Continued
Missouri Journalism Faculty and Students to Present 31 Papers at 2006 ICA Conference in Germany
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — The Missouri School of Journalism will be well represented at this year’s International Communication Association (ICA) conference with 31 papers accepted, which were written or collaborated on by School faculty and student authors along with with other professors from the University of Missouri-Columbia and other universities. The 56th annual ICA convention … Continued
Journalism Under Fire: Discussion Series to Focus on News, Gender, Censorship and Photojournalism Issues
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — School may be out for the summer, but things are just starting to heat up for the Missouri School of Journalism’s New York Program. “Journalism Under Fire,” a four-part program in conjunction with The New School in New York, will bring together faculty, students, alumni, professionals and citizens to discuss hot topics … Continued
Kappa Tau Alpha Initates 41 Students at Spring Commencement
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2006) — Forty-one students were inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA), the national honor society for journalism and mass communication, at the May 12 graduation ceremony in Mizzou Arena. To be a member of KTA, students must be among the top 10 percent of their graduating class and show excellence in academic work. … Continued
Journalism Alumni Return to Campus for 2006 Reunion Rally
Columbia, Mo. (May 18, 2006) — Seven Missouri School of Journalism alumni returned to the University of Missouri-Columbia campus as part of the 2006 MU Alumni Association Reunion Rally activities held May 1. The alumni, from the classes of 1956, 1961 and 1966, were celebrating their 40th, 45th and 50th graduation anniversaries. They toured the School and … Continued