News Releases
Byron Scott Retires, Earns Professor Emeritus Status
By Janelle Walker Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2006) — Missouri School of Journalism professor Byron Scott, known as “Scotty” to his colleagues and students, will retire effective this August and earn emeritus status. He has been a Missouri faculty member in the magazine journalism sequence for 20 years. Scott joined the School in 1986 as its … Continued
NBC Correspondent Lisa Myers to Receive Missouri Honor Medal on May 1
By Lindsey Carpenter Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2006) — Lisa Myers, BJ ’73, and the senior investigative correspondent for NBC News, will be awarded a Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism for her dedication and commitment to truth and high ideals, for producing investigative reports that improve society and elevate the public’s trust in journalism, and for … Continued
Missouri Journalism Alumnus Turns 100: A Look Back at the Life of an International Correspondent
Lester Ziffren, BJ ’27, passed away Nov. 12, 2007, at the age of 101 in New York City. The following story was written on the occasion of his 100th birthday in April 2006. By David Wurtzel Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2006) — In the spring of 1927, a young man graduated from the Missouri School of … Continued
MOJO Ad Launches Web Site
Columbia, Mo. (April 21, 2006) — MOJO Ad, the new student-staffed agency of the Missouri School of Journalism’s advertising sequence, has launched its website, mojo-ad.com. The site features staff profiles, a history of the organization, information about how industry professionals can hire MOJO Ad and how students can apply to become members. Additionally, the site details … Continued
Nine Journalism Students Receive Mizzou ’39 Outstanding Senior Award
By Lindsey Carpenter Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2006) — Nine journalism students are among the top seniors in the Class of 2006. Created in 2005 by the University of Missouri Alumni Association, the Mizzou ’39 Award honors 39 outstanding seniors for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University and community. It recognizes the spirit of service … Continued
Broadcast News Student Places Fifth, Wins $600 Scholarship in Hearst Competition
Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2006) — Andrea Ramey, a Missouri School of Journalism broadcast news senior, placed fifth and won a $600 scholarship in the television news competition for this year’s Hearst Journalism Awards. The win makes Ramey eligible to compete in the next round of the contest, the semi-finals, the winners of which will go … Continued
KBIA Faculty and Students Win Five Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Columbia, Mo. (April 10, 2006) — The collaborative work of Missouri School of Journalism faculty and students at KBIA radio has earned the station five regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. This is the most Murrow Awards ever won by KBIA, the NPR-affiliate member station at which radio-television and media convergence journalism students cover events, write stories and air … Continued
Master’s Student Shares Win in 2006 Best of Cox Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2006) — Master’s student Ben Poston and two of his former colleagues from the Hamilton (Ohio) JournalNews won a 2006 Best of Cox Award for best deadline reporting on the Katrina coverage. The award carries a $1,000 cash prize. Poston served as a general assignment reporter and did freelance reporting for … Continued
Two Journalism Professors Win Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
Columbia, Mo. (April 5, 2006) — The work of two Missouri School of Journalism professors has earned KOMU one of broadcast journalism’s highest awards. KOMU is the only University-owned network affiliate in the United States that uses its newsroom as a working lab for broadcast news students. Sarah Hill, KOMU anchor, reporter and adjunct professor, and Gary … Continued
Missouri Photojournalism Students Win Pictures of the Year International Awards
By Shawn Brouwer Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2006) — The work of more than 25 Columbia Missourian photo editors and staff photographers and a recent Missouri School of Journalism student were among the top winners at the 63rd annual Pictures of the Year International (POYi) contest. Considered one of the world’s largest and most prestigious photojournalism contests, POYi judges viewed … Continued