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KBIA wins three Gracie Awards for second straight year
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (April 16, 2024) — KBIA-FM, the NPR-member station at the Missouri School of Journalism, has earned three Gracie Awards for its reporting. The prestigious awards from the Alliance for Women in Media match KBIA’s performance from last year, when the station also took home three honors. “It’s great to see … Continued
KBIA-FM welcomes Katelynn McIlwain, Missouri School of Journalism alum, as first-ever audio managing editor
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 16, 2023) — Katelynn McIlwain, BJ ’22, MA ’23, is now the audio managing editor at KBIA-FM, the Missouri School of Journalism’s NPR-member station. In the new position, McIlwain will oversee students in daily news operations and seek opportunities for collaboration with other news outlets. “Katelynn has shown great … Continued
Johnston and McCollum honored with O.O. McIntyre and Amy Lenk Awards from Missouri School of Journalism
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 5, 2023) — The Missouri School of Journalism has announced the winners of its annual awards for teaching and staff excellence. Associate Professor Laura Johnston received the O.O. McIntyre Professorship for Teaching Excellence, while Kimberly McCollum received the Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award. The awards were presented during the … Continued
Joe Collins, Missouri School of Journalism IT lead, awarded Extraordinary Service Award
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 21, 2023) — Joe Collins, who leads the Missouri School of Journalism’s IT staff, has earned the Extraordinary Service Award from the MU Staff Advisory Council. “Joe’s work is crucial to the success of students, faculty and staff on a daily basis,” said David Kurpius, dean of the School … Continued
Kristen Davis and Ellie Newberry-Wortham join Missouri School of Journalism in crucial administrative roles
By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 16, 2023) — Two new staff members have joined the Missouri School of Journalism, where they are filling important roles supporting students both in the classroom and in the newsroom. As business support specialists, Kristen Davis and Ellie Newberry-Wortham help guide students through essential processes related to their education … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes Vera Elwood as new head librarian of historic Journalism Library
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (July 28, 2022) — Mizzou alum Vera Elwood is the new head librarian at the Journalism Library, which serves the Missouri School of Journalism. Overseeing the collections and resources of the world’s oldest journalism library, Elwood took the mantle in June at a crucial time for the library and the … Continued
Lamar Henderson receives the School of Journalism Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award
Columbia, Mo. (May 14, 2021) — Lamar Henderson, internet administrator at the Missouri School of Journalism, is the recipient of the 2021 Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award. With this recognition, Henderson received $500 cash award and a plaque. Each year, this award is presented to a staff person who exhibits high levels of professionalism, initiative and … Continued
Tami Custard named recipient of the School of Journalism Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award
Columbia, Mo. (May 8, 2020) — Tami Custard, global programs study abroad director at the Missouri School of Journalism, is the recipient of the 2020 Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award. With this recognition, Custard received $500 cash award and a plaque. Each year, this award is presented to a staff person who exhibits high levels … Continued
Li Yang awarded University of Missouri 2019 International Engagement Award
Columbia, Mo. (Nov. 22, 2019) — Li Yang, who assists dozens of undergraduate students earning dual (“2+2”) degrees from the Missouri School of Journalism and top universities in China, received the University of Missouri 2019 International Engagement Award for outstanding staff contribution. The award recognizes meaningful and sustained commitments to international work, whether directly on … Continued
LaDora Rogers Named Recipient of the School of Journalism Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award
Office Support Assistant LaDora Rogers is the recipient of the 2019 Amy Lenk Staff Excellence Award, given annually in recognition of a Missouri Journalism staff person who exhibits high levels of professionalism, initiative and creativity. Columbia, Mo. (May 13, 2019) — LaDora Rogers, office support assistant at the Missouri School of Journalism, is the recipient … Continued