Kiersten Kuc Selected for MU Award for Academic Distinction

Honor Recognizes Intellectual Curiosity and Academic Contributions By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 7, 2015) — Missouri School of Journalism sophomore Kiersten Kuc is one of 12 students selected for the University of Missouri‘s prestigious Award for Academic Distinction. The award recognizes outstanding undergraduates for their intellectual curiosity and academic contributions to MU, as well … Continued

Undergraduate Selected for UM Entrepreneurial Scholars, Interns Program

Junior Natasha Brewer Is One of 15 Students Chosen from All 4 Campuses in the System Columbia, Mo. (Dec. 29, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Natasha Brewer is one of 15 undergraduates from all four campuses in the University of Missouri System who will be part of the inaugural class of the UM … Continued

School of Journalism Senior Wins Award in Religion Reporting Competition

Heather Adams Received a Plaque and $300 Prize Check During Annual Awards Banquet in Atlanta Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 16, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Heather Adams placed second in the Religion News Association‘s 2014 student contest, the Chandler Award for Student Religion Reporter of the Year. She attended RNA’s annual awards banquet on … Continued

63 Walter Williams Scholars Begin Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism

The Group Includes AP Scholars, Bright Flight Scholars and National Merit Winners By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 63 new Walter Williams Scholars into the program on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Neff Hall. The scholars hail from 18 states across the country. To be considered for … Continued

Missouri Journalism Freshman Is a Self-Published Author and Founder of 2 Nonprofits

Riley de León Hopes to Start His Own Magazine Brand or Be Motivational Speaker By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism freshman Riley de León begins his own story in his self-published book “Life’s Not Always Written in Times New Roman: The Untold Stories of People Like You.” “Saturday, … Continued

18 Freshman Interest Groups to Focus on Journalism for Fall 2014

Missouri Journalism Faculty and Students Will Help New Undergraduates Adjust to Campus Life Columbia, Mo. (July 23, 2014) — Helpful advice, answers to questions and fun learning activities are some of the benefits of belonging to a Freshman Interest Group, say Missouri School of Journalism students who have participated in the program. This fall, Marleigh … Continued

Journalism Student Council Officers Elected for 2014-15 Academic Year

JSC Helps Build Relationships with Peers, Mentors and Professors Columbia, Mo. (May 19, 2014) — The Missouri School of Journalism recently announced the new slate of Journalism Student Council officers for the 2014-15 academic year. JSC hosts events to give students the opportunity to build relationships with peers, mentors and professors. These might include networking … Continued

9 Missouri Journalism Students Chosen to Lead Summer Welcome

The Orientation Leaders Will Help New Mizzou Students Prepare for the Fall Semester Columbia, Mo. (May 12, 2014) — Questions about classes, student organizations and sporting events: Incoming University of Missouri students have lots of questions about all aspects of campus life. Nine Missouri School of Journalism students will be among the 36 to help … Continued

14 Missouri Journalism Students Inducted into Secret Societies During Annual Tap Day

Selection Is Based on Scholarship, Leadership and Service Columbia, Mo. (May 6, 2014) — Fourteen Missouri School of Journalism students were inducted into three secret societies during the 87th annual Tap Day on the University of Missouri campus. Selection was based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, scholarship, leadership and service. Identities of the 2014 inductees … Continued