News Releases
Morgan Cook, MA ’08, Named San Diego Journalist of the Year
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2017) — The path Morgan Cook, MA ’08, took to being named 2017 San Diego Journalist of the Year had many twists and turns. Her first job after graduating with an English degree from the University of Missouri in 2004 was at a literary talent agency in New York. “It wasn’t … Continued
Humans of Strat Comm: Jeffrey Orr
Columbia, Mo. (May 25, 2017) — Everyone can relate to the “fear of missing out,” or FOMO, especially those under the age of 30. These younger millennials value life experiences over material possessions and are more likely to spend money on concerts, social events and cultural experiences than belongings. They want to see more, do … Continued
Cultural Backgrounds of Media Organizations Affect International News Coverage, Study Finds
Researchers at the Missouri School of Journalism found that the camera angles in which the photographers shot photos revealed cultural differences. Journalists Should Be Aware of How Their Backgrounds Shape Coverage of International Events By Nathan Hurst MU News Bureau Columbia, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — For most major events around the world, public access … Continued
Dean Kurpius Welcomes New Chancellor to Campus
Columbia, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism Dean David Kurpius, left, congratulates Alexander Cartwright after today’s announcement of his appointment as the new chancellor of University of Missouri. Cartwright has been at State University of New York since 2014 and has been an electrical engineering professor on the University of Buffalo campus … Continued
Elizabeth Brixey Wins the McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence
Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey (pictured here with Dean David Kurpius) is the 2017 winner of the O.O. McIntyre Professorship at the Missouri School of Journalism. The Award Comes with a $10,000 Salary Supplement for Next Academic Year Columbia, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — Associate Professor Elizabeth Brixey is the 2017 winner of the O.O. McIntyre … Continued
Missouri Journalism Scholars to Present More Than 75 Papers at International Conference
Missouri faculty, students and alumni will present more than 75 papers at the 67th annual International Communication Association Conference in San Diego, May 25-29. Assistant Professor Brett Johnson Earned a Top Paper Award in the Communication Law and Policy Division Columbia, Mo. (May 24, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism faculty, students and alumni will … Continued
Junior Wins Nation’s Most Outstanding Collegiate Sports Broadcaster Award
Missouri junior Nate Gatter (left) is the winner of the 2017 Jim Nantz Award as the nation’s most outstanding collegiate sports broadcaster. Nate Gatter Is Studying Sports Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo. (May 23, 2017) — Nate Gatter is the winner of the 2017 Jim Nantz Award as the nation’s most … Continued
Freshman Caroline Dade Named Outstanding First-Year Discovery Fellow
Journalism freshman Caroline Dade was recently named the Outstanding First-Year Discovery Fellow by the University of Missouri Honors College. The Program Pairs Top Scholars with Students to Learn About the Process of Conducting Research By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (May 23, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism freshman Caroline Dade was recently named the Outstanding … Continued
O.O. McIntyre Fellow Will Tell Stories About Child Marriages in European Countries
Zivile Raskauskaite, MA ’16, is the winner of the 2017 O.O. McIntyre Fellowship, the most prestigious postgraduate award given by the Missouri School of Journalism. Zivile Raskauskaite, MA ’16, Wins $12,000 Stipend to Fund Her Reporting and Writing Project Columbia, Mo. (May 21, 2017) – Alumna Zivile Raskauskaite, MA ’16, is the winner of the … Continued
6 Missouri Journalism Students Win Dow Jones News Fund Internships
Clockwise from top-left: Iuliia Alieva, Alexander Derosier, Sarah Wynn and Rose McManus The Program Includes a Paid Summer Internship and $1,000 Scholarship for Returning Students Princeton, N.J. (May 18, 2017) — Six Missouri School of Journalism students are among the 85 undergraduate and graduate students who have won a nationwide competition for prestigious Dow Jones … Continued