News Releases
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2017) — Two MU strategic communication students were selected for the annual Multicultural Talent Pipeline (MCTP) event in New York City earlier this month. Erika Fletcher and Raina Brooks, two senior account management students, were the first from MU to attend the event. “I knew Erika and Raina would be excellent … Continued
Two Strategic Communication Students Participate in Multicultural Talent Pipeline Forum
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2017) — Two MU strategic communication students were selected for the annual Multicultural Talent Pipeline (MCTP) event in New York City earlier this month. Erika Fletcher and Raina Brooks, two senior account management students, were the first from MU to attend the event. “I knew Erika and Raina would be excellent … Continued
KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM Win 4 National Edward R. Murrow Awards
Missouri Journalism media outlets KOMU-TV and KBIA-FM beat out hundreds of the nation’s top local and network programs to win national Edward R. Murrow Awards on Oct. 9 at the 2017 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala in New York City. News Outlets Serve as Teaching Labs for Missouri School … Continued
Making Connections
The Missouri Method, Friendly Atmosphere are Key to New Jersey Student’s Success Alexis Cettina is a sophomore studying strategic communication at the Missouri School of Journalism. A Robbinsville, N.J., native, Cettina wasn’t sure where she wanted to go to school, but knew she wanted to study journalism. A quick Internet search pointed the way for … Continued
Online Master’s Student Receives Scholarship to Fund Her Studies
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism Interactive Media online master’s student Cara Mahon has been awarded the Asparagus Club scholarship from the National Grocers Association. The scholarship will help Mahon finish her research of online grocery shopping programs among independent grocery retailers. A digital marketing specialist at Associated Wholesale Grocers, Mahon … Continued
Missourian Wins 57 Awards in Missouri Press Association Contest
Competing with newspapers with a circulation of 5,000 to 15,000, the Columbia Missourian won the coveted Gold Cup award (given for amassing the most points in its class in the competition) for the seventh year in a row. Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 4, 2017) — The Columbia Missourian, including Vox Magazine, won 57 awards at this … Continued
2017 Missouri Honor Medalists to Share Expertise, Perspectives during Oct. 16 Master Classes
This year’s Missouri Honor Medal events are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 16, at the Missouri School of Journalism. Attendees in the daylong series of master classes and/or the evening awards banquet are encouraged to post photos, quotes and memorable interactions to social media using the hashtag #MoJoHonorMedal. All Master Classes Are Free and Open to … Continued
Students Get Top Marks from Fox Sports University Experience
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2017) — Strategic communication student Cassidy Herring was in complete disbelief when she got the call that her AdZou capstone team had won the Fox Sports University competition. She was one of six students on Team Cor during the 2017 spring semester who bested the other three Fox Sports AdZou teams … Continued
MOJO Ad Announces New Staff and Client: Dairy Queen
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2017) — The Missouri School of Journalism’s premiere student-staffed, professional advertising agency announced its client for the 2017-18 academic year – Dairy Queen. Dairy Queen is a well-established, national brand that has been providing consumers with satisfying treats and food since 1940. Based in Minneapolis, Dairy Queen has more than 6,700 … Continued
Missouri Students Team Up with WLRN in Southern Florida to Help Tell the Story of Hurricane Irma Through Social Media
Geography Proves No Barrier to Assisting with Meaningful Breaking News Coverage Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2017) — A team of Digital Reporting students from the Missouri School of Journalism teamed up with WLRN Public Radio and Television in southern Florida to support its social media monitoring during the peak of Hurricane Irma. Students, working under … Continued
Grad Student Selected as ‘New Voices Scholar’ by Associations of Independents in Radio
Missouri journalism grad student Elena Rivera has been named a “New Voices Scholar” and awarded a full ride to attend the 2017 Third Coast Conference to be held Nov. 9-11 in Chicago. Elena Rivera Receives Cash Award and Full Ride to Attend AIR Media Third Coast Conference in Chicago Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2017) — … Continued