Sports Journalism
Senior Colton Pouncy Selected for National Sports Journalism Institute
He Will Serve an 8-Week Paid Summer Internship at The Tennessean By Yue Tang Columbia, Mo. (Jan 26, 2017) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Colton Pouncy is one of 12 students from across the country to be chosen for the 2017 Sports Journalism Institute (SJI). SJI is a nine-week training and internship program for college … Continued
Fall 2016 @Mizzou: Strategic Communication Students Strategize Mizzou Athletics Campaign
Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 21, 2016) — As part of her Sports and Entertainment Promotion course, senior Maddy Siriouthay meets with some of her teammates to discuss strategy for a campaign they are working on for Mizzou’s athletic department. Their objective is to rebrand Mizzou Made as the “new” Total Persons Program for current and future … Continued
Fall 2016 @ Mizzou: Pursuing Sports Writing Dream at Missouri
Brad Almquist interviews Missouri football players Paul Adams and Alec Abeln. Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 20, 2016) — Senior Brad Almquist interviews Missouri football players Paul Adams and Alec Abeln in October during Media Day. Almquist, a Cincinnati native, is studying sports journalism. For his Advanced News Reporting class this semester, he is part of a … Continued
Fall 2016 @Mizzou: Big Opportunities in Beijing
By Margaret Teson Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2016) — Senior Jacqueline LeBlanc interviews Karolina Pliskova, the world’s sixth-ranked women’s tennis player, at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. LeBlanc traveled to Beijing with five other students to cover the 2016 China Open, an international tennis tournament that attracts the world’s best players. LeBlanc conducted one-on-one … Continued
Where Are They Now? Morgan Uber, BJ ’15
Interview by Kiersten Kuc Tell us a little bit about yourself. What area did you study in the J-School, and where are you working now? I came to the Missouri School of Journalism from Dallas, knowing this was the best place for me to be prepared for the working world. I studied broadcast journalism with … Continued
St. Louis Cardinals Partner with Sports and Entertainment Promotions for New Promotional Strategy
Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 29, 2016) — The St. Louis Cardinals will have a bit of Mizzou flair next year when it comes to their promotional strategy thanks to the efforts of the Spring 2016 Sports and Entertainment Promotions students and their instructor, Cynthia Frisby. The students were tasked by the Cardinals to find a way … Continued
Association for Women in Sports Media Members Attend National Convention
The Weekend Included Panel Sessions and a Job Fair Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 31, 2016) — The Missouri student chapter of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) recently attended the organization’s national convention in Miami. Seven student members and faculty adviser Elizabeth Frogge attended panels and workshops led by industry professionals throughout the three-day … Continued
11 Journalism Alumni Headline ‘Words Matter’ Writing Conference at the School
Sports and Magazine Writing, Reporting Techniques and More Will Be Covered in Week-Long Conference By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (April 12, 2016) — Eleven Missouri School of Journalism award-winning alumni will return to campus April 11-15 to lecture on various topics including sports, magazine writing, reporting techniques and personal paths that have led to writing … Continued
Missourian Reporters Win 7 Top Associated Press Sports Editors Awards
The National Contest Recognizes Excellence in Professional Sports Writing By Ashley Szatala Columbia, Mo. (March 9, 2016) — The Columbia Missourian and three Missouri School of Journalism sports reporters have won seven awards in the Associated Press Sports Editors 2015 contest. The results were recently announced at the APSE judging convention at the Poynter Institute … Continued
Junior Aaron Reiss Selected for National Sports Journalism Institute
He Will Intern at the Houston Chronicle as Part of the 9-Week Training and Internship Program Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 21, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Aaron Reiss is one of 12 students nationwide selected to participate in the Sports Journalism Institute. Reiss is a magazine journalism major from Houston and will intern at … Continued