News Releases
Newsroom communication in the time of COVID-19
By Fred Anklam Jr. Senior Editor, Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (April 20, 2020) — The COVID-19 pandemic has newsroom managers facing an extraordinary moment in journalism – our entire profession forced to adjust on the fly to how it goes about its daily work. Meeting that challenge here at the Columbia Missourian – with an … Continued
Katelynn McIlwain and Titus Wu receive MU Award for Academic Distinction
Sophomore Katelynn McIlwain and senior Titus Wu were honored with MU’s Award for Academic Distinction, which recognizes undergraduate students who consistently go above and beyond expectations to contribute to the academic atmosphere at the University of Missouri. Students recognized for “going above and beyond” By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2020) — Sophomore Katelynn … Continued
School of Journalism students gain hands-on experience covering pandemic, working remotely
During the COVID-19 pandemic, student journalists at KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM and the Columbia Missourian are gaining a new type of hands-on training. Missourian launches COVID-19 newsletter, KBIA launches live show to meet community needs By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2020) — The young journalists at KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM and the Columbia Missourian are gaining a … Continued
Finding freedom as a filmmaker
Wyatt Wu’s grandmother in the short film, “Nai Nai.” Alumnus Wyatt Wu inspires audiences with short film he created at the Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (April 14, 2020) — “Nai Nai,” a short film by Wyatt Wu, begins with his grandmother comically saying, “Why are you filming this old person? Find someone younger.” … Continued
Associate Professor Yong Volz honored with the Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women award
Associate Professor Yong Volz was selected to receive the Jordan Hoyt Tribute to Women award in recognition of her efforts to help create an environment of equity, fairness and justice for women on the Mizzou campus. From left, graduate student Lei Guo, Associate Professor Amy Simons, Volz. The annual award recognizes outstanding MU faculty, staff … Continued
Two Missouri School of Journalism Students Attend AAF’s 2020 ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
Mizzou seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera were chosen to participate in the American Advertising Federation 2020 Most Promising Multicultural Students program held Feb. 10-13 in New York. Strategic communication seniors Tyler Jones and Adrianna Talavera reexamine career goals, broaden interests Columbia, Mo. (March 30, 2020) — Two Missouri School of Journalism students attended the … Continued
Strategic communication students, MOJO Ad team take home local ADDY awards for top advertising campaign and report work
Three teams of Missouri Journalism students won a silver ADDY award for their “Under No Illusion” campaign. Seniors Gracie Fitzgerald and Reed Wilson (top right) won gold for their “23and Me: Find what makes you whole” campaign while seniors Hope Johnson and Hannah Pohl (bottom right) took home a silver award for the “State of … Continued
J-School alum Ryan Brown, BJ ’13, moves up in copywriting world, establishes himself on the big stage
Ryan Brown, BJ ’13, first landed on the Mizzou campus during a high school journalism workshop. Liking what he saw, Brown enrolled at Missouri, moved quickly through his introductory classes within the J-School and honed in on his passion of copywriting. By Jerry Duggan Chicago, Ill. (March 10, 2020) — Ryan Brown, BJ ’13, is … Continued
Teams of strategic communication, journalism students win Adobe Creative Jam competition designing mindfulness app prototypes
Senior Kaitlyn Weir and sophomore Julia Igel, strategic communication students at the Missouri School of Journalism, took home first place honors in the Adobe Creative Jam competition last month with their mindfulness app prototype “Presence.” 2020 was the first year MU had participated in Adobe Creative Jam By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (March 5, 2020) … Continued
Six Journalism seniors selected for Mizzou ’39
Seniors recognized for leadership, service and academic achievements. Columbia, Mo. (March 4, 2020) — Six Missouri School of Journalism seniors are among the 39 selected for Mizzou ’39. The annual award, given by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board, recognizes 39 outstanding seniors across all majors for their leadership, service and academic achievement throughout their … Continued