News Releases
The Missouri School of Journalism welcomes Miles O’Brien for an evening lecture
The award-winning journalist will speak on the important role of science journalism in changing public perceptions around climate change. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2019) —The Missouri School of Journalism will welcome Miles O’Brien, science correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and a producer-director for NOVA, for an evening lecture on Thursday, Oct. 24 beginning at 6 … Continued
Master’s Student Ralph Chapoco receives $5,000 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Ralph Chapoco is the recipient of the $5,000 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting for 2019. Chapoco is a second-year graduate student from San Diego, focusing his studies on data journalism and business reporting. Chapoco said he got interested in business journalism because … Continued
Professor Barbara Cochran awarded the 2019 International Matrix Award from the Association for Women in Communications
The national award honors a communication professional for achieving the highest level of professional excellence. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2019) — Retired Missouri School of Journalism Professor Barbara Cochran recently received the International Matrix Award from the Association for Women in Communications. The award is the highest honor from AWC. “It’s a great honor to … Continued
Journalism students spend summer gaining hands-on work experience while immersing themselves in other cultures
About 101 Missouri School of Journalism students immersed themselves in foreign cultures while gaining hands-on experience working abroad this summer as part of Global Programs. Delhi, India is the School’s newest study abroad hub. By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 7, 2019) — About 101 Missouri School of Journalism students immersed themselves in foreign cultures … Continued
Honor medalists share expertise with packed classrooms during master classes
Recipients of the 2019 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service shared their expertise and passions with packed classrooms earlier this week during their master classes. This year’s winners were Dean Baquet, Burrell Communications Group, Stanley Nelson and Marina Walker Guevara By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2019) — The four recipients of the 2019 … Continued
Senior Eli Lederman wins $1500 APSE Tim Wheatley Scholarship
Missouri senior Eli Lederman from Mamaroneck, N.Y., has been selected as the winner of the $1500 Associated Press Sports Editors Tim Wheatley Scholarship. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Eli Lederman has been selected as the winner of the $1500 Associated Press Sports Editors Tim Wheatley Scholarship. The annual scholarship, … Continued
Senior Adam Reckamp wins $3,000 Jim Murray Memorial Scholarship
Missouri senior Adam Reckamp is one of five national winners of the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation scholarship in sports journalism. The national scholarship recognizes students interested in a sports writing career. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Adam Reckamp is one of five national winners of the Jim Murray Memorial … Continued
Journalism senior Clare Roth receives Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism
Data journalism and international studies senior Clare Roth is the 2019 recipient of the $2,500 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 1, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Clare Roth is the 2019 recipient of the $2,500 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism. Roth is pursuing undergraduate degrees in … Continued
Missourian wins 64 awards at the 2019 Missouri Press Association Awards
Competing with Missouri newspapers with circulations from 5,001 to 15,000, the Columbia Missourian won 64 awards in the Missouri Press Association’s 2019 Better Newspaper Contest, including the gold cup award given to the news organization with the most awards in its division. By Cheri Eichholz Cherry Columbia Missourian Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 30, 2019) — The … Continued
Strategic Communication student Cullen Ecoffey gains video experience and perspective during summer trip
By Jerry Duggan Strategic Communication Student When Strategic Communication student Cullen Ecoffey, a senior from Mason, Ohio, signed up for a summer service trip to Uganda it was only supposed to be for 12 days. However, those 12 days quickly morphed into the entire summer as he seized an opportunity to grow both personally and … Continued