News Releases
Former Associated Press Editor Joins the Columbia Missourian as Visiting Knight Editor
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 3, 2003) — Mark Barnett, formerly of The Associated Press, is joining the Missouri School of Journalism as its Knight Editing Professional-in-Residence. Barnett will take on an editing role at the Columbia Missourian for the next two semesters. His focus will be on coaching students developing narrative and feature projects. Published six … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Presents 2003 Honor Medals
Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 22, 2003) — The Missouri School of Journalism will present the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism on Friday, Sept. 5, in the Reynolds Alumni and Visitor Center on the Columbia campus. The Missouri School of Journalism has awarded the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism annually since … Continued
Argentine Journalist Named First Tina Hills Fellow at the Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (July 21, 2003) — Marina Walker, an award-winning journalist from Mendoza, Argentina, has been named the Missouri School of Journalism’s first Tina Hills Fellow for Latin American Journalists. Walker, formerly of Los Andes and the Philadelphia Inquirer, will work as a part-time instructor at Adelante while completing coursework for a master’s degree. Adelante … Continued
La Escuela de Periodismo de la Universidad de Missouri Distingue a Periodista Argentina Como la Primera Becaria Tina Hills
Columbia, Mo. (July 21, 2003) — La galardonada periodista argentina, Marina Walker, ha sido distinguida como la primera becaria Tina Hills de la Escuela de Periodismo de la Universidad de Missouri. Walker, que ha integrado el staff editorial de diario Los Andes, en Mendoza, Argentina y de The Philadelphia Inquirer en Estados Unidos, trabajará como … Continued
Life-Saving Information on Cancer Delivered in More Effective Manner Through New MU Program
Columbia, Mo. (July 21, 2003) — Every day, researchers throughout the world strive to find a cure for cancer. Although no cure exists, scientists find new ways to prevent and treat this disease. Experts think this life-saving information is not reaching the minority population in a quick and effective manner. The University of Missouri-Columbia will … Continued
Journalism Professor Named to National Advisory Council
Columbia, Mo. (June 20, 2003) — Suzette Heiman, director of planning and communications and an associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named to the first Best Practices in Corporate Communication advisory council of experts in the field of corporate communications. Comprised of senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, the group will be … Continued
MU Journalism Student Wins $10,000 Top Ten Scholarship
Columbia, Mo. (June 16, 2003) — Journalism student Kimberly Monet Adams is a recipient of one of the $10,000 Top Ten Scholarships awarded by the Scripps Howard Foundation. The St. Louis native is a dual major in broadcast news journalism and political science. The Top Ten Scholarship is an award given to the 10 most … Continued
Panel Discusses, Offers Tips Regarding Journalistic Accountability
Washington (June 5, 2003) — Journalists shaken by five weeks of scandal at The New York Times were reminded Thursday that living up to their own standards is the first line of defense. The panel, examining the fallout from the Jayson Blair misdeeds, and the resignation of the two top Times editors, was co-sponsored by … Continued
Three Missouri Journalism Students Are Finalists in SPJ National Mark of Excellence Awards Contest
Columbia, Mo. (June 3, 2003) — Three Missouri School of Journalism students have been named top national finalists in the 2002 Mark of Excellence Awards sponsored by The Society of Professional Journalists. Marla Heiman placed in the television in-depth reporting category for her story, “Hunter at UIC,” which aired on the University’s commercial NBC affiliate, KOMU. … Continued
Graduate Students Win All ICA Political Communication Awards
Columbia, Mo. (June 1, 2003) — Four Missouri School of Journalism graduate students won all of the awards for top student papers in the Political Communication Division at the International Communication Association (ICA) convention in May. The division honors just four graduate students each year, meaning Missouri swept this year’s awards. The four students were … Continued