Two Magazine Journalism Faculty Members to Retire at End of Academic Year

Mary Kay Blakely and Michael Grinfeld Will Have Given a Combined 30 Years of Teaching, Research and Service to the School and University Columbia, Mo. (May 12, 2014) — Mary Kay Blakely and Michael Grinfeld, both an associate professor of magazine journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism, will retire at the end of the … Continued

Vox and Magazine Journalism Students Earn 3 SPJ National Mark of Excellence Awards for Quality Journalism

First-Place Honors Won in Digital-Only Publication, Feature Writing and Online Feature Reporting Categories Indianapolis (May 8, 2014) — The Society of Professional Journalists named Vox Magazine and magazine journalism seniors Breanna Dumbacher and Allison Pohle as winners in the 2013 national Mark of Excellence Awards. The MOE Awards honor the best of collegiate journalism from … Continued

Edward Hart Wins the 2014 Don Romero Prize for Outstanding Magazine Journalism

Judges Note His Ability to Combine Solid Reporting and Nimble Storytelling to Craft Impactful Stories Columbia, Mo. (April 30, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Edward Hart is the 2014 winner of the Don Romero Prize for outstanding magazine journalism. The prize was established in honor of Don Romero, a former magazine professor … Continued

Missouri Journalism Students Win 11 Awards in National College News Design Contest

Students Earn First in ‘Breaking News’ and ‘Multipage Feature’ Categories Columbia, Mo. (April 24, 2014) — Missouri School of Journalism students won 11 awards in seven categories in the annual College News Design Contest, co-sponsored by the Society of News Design. The awards recognize the best design work done by students at campus publications or … Continued

New Vox Magazine Design Offers Fresh New Look for Columbia Readers

Three Master’s Students Guide the Research, Content and Design Process By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 18, 2014) — A live band, giveaways and food from the Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co. celebrated a fresh new look for the print and iPad platforms of Vox Magazine. Vox, a city magazine, covers arts, culture and people and … Continued

Journalism Alumni Offer Advice to Magazine Students During New York City Visit

Time Inc., Hearst, Condé Nast and Rodale Publications Welcome the Group to Their Headquarters By Madison Alcedo Columbia, Mo. (April 4, 2014) — Twenty-two Missouri School of Journalism Magazine Club students toured 16 New York City magazine offices and listened to editors and Missouri Journalism alumni dish about the dos and don’ts of the industry. … Continued

Journalism Students Freelance for Publications Across the Country

Lauren Steele Is One Who Is Achieving Her Dreams of Working as a Fitness Writer By Rebecca Dell Columbia, Mo. (April 3, 2014) — Lauren Steele loves to run. This is a woman who can finish a half marathon in fewer than 7 minutes per mile. But she also loves writing, and Steele just turned … Continued

Hilary Weaver to Tweet for Women in the World Summit in New York

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Actress Meryl Streep and Former President Jimmy Carter Are Among the Event’s Headliners Columbia, Mo. (April 2, 2014) — Magazine journalism senior Hilary Weaver will be one of three volunteers live tweeting panel discussions at the “Women in the World” summit. The three-day event begins this Thursday evening, April … Continued

Students Publish Columbia’s Little-Known Secrets in Vox Magazine

The Semester-Long Project Features About 80 Quirky Tidbits in Print, Online and Social Media By Caroline Murray Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 27, 2014) — Approximately 80 quirky little-known secrets about Columbia, Mo., were revealed in a recent issue of Vox Magazine. Among the disclosures: Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream has served chocolate-covered cicada ice cream. Customers have … Continued