News Releases
Missouri Students Report on Detroit Auto Show, Share Research Findings with GM Executives and PR Agencies
Missouri School of Journalism students recently traveled to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show and the opportunity to present their research findings to executives and communications team members at General Motors. Student-Staffed MOJO Ad Agency Snags Chevrolet as Its 2018-19 Client By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2019) — A trip to … Continued
Wall Street Journal Multimedia Editor to Headline Statewide ‘J-Day’ March 25, 2019
J-Day, an annual Missouri Interscholastic Press Association statewide event hosting more than 1,500 high school students, will be held Monday, March 25, on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus. Mizzou Alumni Brian McGill, BJ ’02, Covers Politics and Policy, Attended ‘J-Day’ as a KC-Area High School Student Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2019) — Brian McGill, … Continued
Columbia Missourian Wins 18 Associated Press Media Editors Awards
Staffed by Missouri School of Journalism students who do the reporting, design, copy editing, information graphics, photography and multimedia, the Columbia Missourian has won 18 awards in the 2018 Associated Press Media Editors Newspaper Contest. Digital-First Community Newspaper Serves as Real-World Learning Environment for J-School Students Kansas City (Feb. 1, 2019) — The Columbia Missourian … Continued
NewsPro names Associate Professor Mark Horvit a 2019 Noteworthy Journalism Educator
Associate Professor Mark Horvit was named one of Journalism’s top 10 educators in the nation for his dedication to investigative journalism. Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Mark Horvit was named one of 10 journalism’s top educators in the nation for his dedication to investigative journalism. Crain’s NewsPro named … Continued
Journalism Students Provided Coverage of Liberty Bowl to Media Outlets Across Missouri
Road trips are a semi-regular feature of a Missouri Method approach to preparing for a career in journalism. Last month, 10 students from the University of Missouri traveled to Memphis to help provide media coverage of the Liberty Bowl held on New Year’s Eve. Navigating large-size event prepares students to stand out as future professionals. … Continued
3 Missouri Students Selected for AAF’s 2019 ‘Most Promising Multicultural Students Program’
Mizzou strategic communication seniors Nour Feghali, Rachel Kim and Alicia White are among 50 students nationwide selected for the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Students Program. They will spend four days in February interviewing and networking with advertising industry professionals in New York City. Strategic Communication Undergrads Will Spend Four Days in February Interviewing … Continued
Fall 2018 Graduates Wrap Up With Impressive Work Through The AdZou Capstone
by Emily Cook Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 20, 2018) — It comes as no surprise that the Missouri School of Journalism employs the Missouri Method – learning by doing – in the senior capstone. This semester, six student teams completed the AdZou capstone as part of the strategic communication program. AdZou is a full-service, student-staffed agency … Continued
Mark Swanson Unites Gamers for a Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 20, 2018) — A Missouri School of Journalism faculty member exemplified the idea of using your talents for good by using his self-invented board game to raise money for children in need. Mark Swanson, associate professor in strategic communication, is also the creator of the board game Feudum. This year, he was … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media Names Mizzou Student Devin Kane an ‘AWSM Scholar’
University of Missouri strategic communication junior Devin Kane has been named one of eight AWSM Scholars nationwide. Kane will receive a $1,000 scholarship and work a paid internship with USA Softball in Oklahoma City this summer. Strategic Communication Junior Will Receive $1,000 Scholarship, Paid Summer Internship Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 18, 2018) — The Association for … Continued
Senior Makayla Looney Awarded Inaugural KMBC Larry Moore Journalism Scholarship
Broadcast journalism senior Makayla Looney has received the inaugural KMBC Larry Moore Journalism Scholarship and will receive $1,000 for the Spring 2019 semester. Award Honors J-School Alumnus Moore’s Long Career at Kansas City ABC Affiliate Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2018) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Makayla Looney has received the first KMBC Larry Moore … Continued