News Releases
Special Public Exhibit Showcases Work of Graduating Photojournalism Students
Graduating photojournalism students were responsible for the entire “Parting Shots 7” exhibit, an annual gallery show which recognizes some of the best work by Missouri students. Planning and mounting the exhibit included editing, toning and printing the selected images. ‘Parting Shots’ Exhibit Now in McDougall Center Gallery in Lee Hills Hall through Sept. 17 By … Continued
Kauffman Foundation Grant Will Provide More Business Journalism Learning Opportunities for University of Missouri Students
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, Mo., has awarded nearly $200,000 in grant funding to Missouri Business Alert to support additional reporting and internship opportunities for Mizzou business journalism students. Plans Include More Reporting Trips, Hiring More Paid Help and Additional Event Planning Opportunities By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (May 15, 2018) — … Continued
14 Students Honored with SPJ Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards
The Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards are given for the best in student journalism. This year, several Missouri students received multiple awards. Staff of Vox Magazine Wins Best Student Magazine and Best Affiliated Website Columbia, Mo. (May 10, 2018) — The published work of 14 Missouri School of Journalism students and the … Continued
Ernest Zhang Named Recipient of the Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award
Faculty and staff cited Ernest Zhang as a dedicated, creative person who is committed to promoting the Missouri School of Journalism. Nominators Cited His Dedication and Professionalism Columbia, Mo. (May 10, 2018) — Ernest Zhang, director of China Programs for the Missouri School of Journalism, is the 2018 winner of the Amy Lenk Staff Excellence … Continued
4 Missouri Journalism Students Win Dow Jones News Fund Internships
Missouri Journalism recipients of the prestigious Dow Jones News Fund internships are (clockwise from top-left) seniors Nancy Coleman, Kathryn Hardison, Tess Vrbin and alumna Dariya Tsyrenzhapova, BJ ’10, MA ’18. The Program Includes a Paid Summer Internship and $1,000 Scholarship for Returning Students Columbia, Mo. (May 9, 2018) — Four Missouri School of Journalism students … Continued
Instructional Designer Angela Knoerr Wins a 2018 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award
Angela Knoerr, winner of the 2018 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award, is an instructional designer for the Missouri School of Journalism. Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2018) — Angela Knoerr, instructional designer, has won the 2018 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award for her technical/paraprofessional services to the University of Missouri. The award honors the outstanding contributions of the … Continued
Strategic Communication Students Unmask Child Abuse by Planning and Executing Masquerade Ball
Columbia, Mo. (May 2, 2018) — For the past 11 years, Rainbow House has been hosting its annual fundraising Masquerade Ball to raise awareness of child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, the nonprofit emergency shelter worked with the Missouri School of Journalism’s Events and Promotion class to put on the event. … Continued
Alumni Profile: Eimear Arkins
Columbia, Mo. (May 2, 2018) — Her journey began in Ruan, a village on the west coast of Ireland. Since then, she’s traveled across the world to fill her life with music and culture. Eimear Arkins, an MU graduate and international Irish performer, started singing as soon as she learned to talk. Now her journey … Continued
School to Recognize 544 Candidates at May Graduation Ceremony
The alumnus speaker for spring commencement will be Jon Cook, BJ ’93, global CEO of VML. The master of ceremonies will be Chelsea Haynes from Houston, top right, and the student speaker will be Cristen Milliner from Chicago. The Program Will Begin at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 13, at Hearnes Center Columbia, Mo. (May 1, … Continued
Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival Set for May 9 at the Missouri Theatre
The Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival on May 9 will mark the world premiere for 20 short documentary films, many of which will then go on to other film festivals all over the U.S. and beyond. 20 Documentary Journalism Students to Premiere Their Projects Columbia, Mo. (May 1, 2018) — On May 9, at the … Continued